{"id":24554,"date":"2017-07-22T15:00:41","date_gmt":"2017-07-22T20:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=24554"},"modified":"2017-07-22T16:13:04","modified_gmt":"2017-07-22T21:13:04","slug":"registration-now-for-the-riverfest-regatta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2017\/07\/22\/registration-now-for-the-riverfest-regatta\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration now for the Riverfest Regatta"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Clarksville'sClarksville, TN<\/strong> – Registration is going on now for the Eleventh Annual Riverfest Regatta. Participants can enter as an individual or as a team for a chance to win award. The Riverfest Regatta will take place Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at the McGregor Park boat ramp. New this year, the event will take place at 1:00pm instead of early in the morning like in past races.<\/p>\n

This boat race is not like any ordinary boat race. Participants will compete in their boats made of cardboard, plastic bottles, or a few other approved materials. There will be several divisions all racing down the 100-yard long course on the Cumberland River. <\/p>\n

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Clarksville’s Riverfest Regatta<\/p><\/div>\n

The event will begin at 1:00pm with the check-in starting at 11:30am at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp. The heats will be timed with the fastest time in each division declared the winner.<\/p>\n

Competition will be in five divisions: Adult Open, Youth with Adult, Business & Industry, Church\/Civic Organization, and City\/County. All boats will be pre-judged prior to the racing competition for a variety of awards. All awards will be announced and presented at the conclusion of the regatta.<\/p>\n

No walkups or late entries will be accepted so register as soon as possible! Enter as an individual or teams (up to eight people per boat).<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to register online for the Riverfest Regatta<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Entry Fees<\/h3>\n

$10.00 per boat for City or County Teams
\n$15.00 per boat for Individuals
\n$25.00 per boat for Businesses and Churches\/Civic Organizations<\/p>\n

Approved Materials<\/h3>\n

Bottle Boats:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n