Rock River Regatta
The mission of the Rock River Regatta is to promote paddle
sports, the Rock River and the communities surrounding Mayville,
while emphasizing fun, camaraderie and competition.
Proceeds from the event are returned to the community through
various avenues. This year we excited to be joining our event
with the St. Mary's Parish
picnic. There will be lots more food, kids games, music and of
course a few canoe races.
Mark your calendar for Sunday August 3rd, 2008
Entry blank coming soon. Please bear with us.
Link to 2007
Results
Link to Course Map
New for 2008
- The Cat Tail Derby which is a 5 Mile race through the
Cat-tails of the Horicon Marsh on Saturday night. This is a no
frills event with cash awards. The event will start and finish at
the Rock River Tap and be followed by a Spaghetti Dinner.
- All distance races on Sunday will begin at 10:00 am with a separate wave
start for the 5 Mile and 13 Mile events.
- Expert classes for 13 Mile C-2 Men,
C-2 Mixed, C-1 Men & C-1 Women.
A little History!
- Established in 2000
- A USCA sanctioned event
- Average attendance is 90 paddlers
- 1 wedding proposal and subsequent wedding
- 21 divorces (just kidding but canoes do bring out spousal
conflict!)
- 6 Confirmed Elvis sightings
- 1 Elvis Bow Hunting Accident (allegedly perpetrated by some
silly carp hunters)
- Given away (2) canoes and (1) mountain bike & 30 Gallons of
yummy Zurheides Ice Cream "das best!"
- Lots of fun and camaraderie!
Races & Cruises:
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Saturday night race in Horicon starts at 6:30 pm
sharp. Course is to be determined but will take less than an hour.
Details will follow soon.
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The first event to start at 10:00 am is the 13 Mile Marathon. This
event is for is for C-1 Experts, C-2 Experts, C-2 Amateurs and
all Kayaks.
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The second event starts at 10:10 am and is the 5 Mile
Distance race & 5 Mile predictor
cruise
and is open to Canoes and Kayaks both single and tandem.
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The final & feature event for the day at 1pm is the
Short Track
Team Relay canoe race where family, friends and coworkers can
compete against each other for the chance to put their name on the
Rotary Trophy.
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Each event starts and finishes at the Mayville
Pavilion right in town.
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Great
goodie bag for
the first 100 registered participants.
Food & Beverages:
St. Mary's Parish will will be offering food
and beverages from 12:00 noon till 4:00pm at the Pavilion. Come get a
burger!
Entertainment:
Music fun and kids games as part of the Parish
picnic. Bring the kids and your appetites!
Spectator Information:
The Rock River Regatta is unlike many canoe
races because the course is totally accessible to spectators and
supporters. Come ride your bike on the dirt roads that parallel the
course. It is very quiet and picturesque.
Come cheer on the paddlers!
Results • Race Info • Official Rules
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