Welcome to the New Paltz Regatta
Entry Information Page
The 2009 Regatta will take place on Sunday May 3.
The launch site is at Sojourner Truth Park on Plains Road approx 0.5 miles south of Main Street.
A Parade of Kayaks, Canoes and Homemade Crafts will begin at 1:30 PM from the
New Paltz Village Hall. All must arrive no later than 1:00 PM to organize for
the parade.
The canoe & kayak races begin at 2:00 followed by the Homemade boats.
photo by: Marlis Momber
Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and friend
There are four prize categories
1-4 Person Homemade
5+ Person Homemade
as well as A one mile race for Canoes
A one mile race for Kayaks
REGISTER BY April 15 - $10.00 **** AFTER April 15 - $20.00 PER BOAT
2009 Prizes so far ...
| Business Name | Prize Donated |
|---|---|
| Water Street Market- | 2- $50.00 gift certificates |
| The Bakery- | 2-$10.00 gift cards |
| Hudson River Cruises- | gift certificate for 2 for a sight seeing cruise on the Hudson |
| Dr. Lisa Fields-Jacobson- | Lumbar support cushion |
| Unison- | 2 tickets to a May or June concert |
| Maverick Concerts- | 10 tickets to a concert |
| Ignite Fitness - | prize |
| Dedricks Pharmacy- | prize |
| The Baseball Hall of Fame- | 2 passes |
| Jimmy Stewart Museum | 4 passes |
| Got 2 Lindy- | gift certificate |
| Bicycle Depot- | bicycle |
| Mohonk Preserve- | Family Pass for 1 year |
| Town Tinker Tube Rental- | 2 passes |
| Plaza Diner- | $40 gift card |
| Rino's Pizza- | 20 Cheese pizzas |
| Ulster Savings Bank- | Savings Bond |
| Keith Bennett's Karate Academy- | One free month of martial arts lessons (Uniform included) |
| Puja Thomson Roots & Wings- | For Strength & Freedon meditations to transform your life (book & CD) |
| New Paltz Cinema- | Pass for 2 |
Thank You to all of these wonderful businesses for the great prizes!!
Get Creative and Build a Boat - Will it Sink or Will it Float
Everyone Welcome
photo by: Marlis Momber Homemade boat under attack by Pirates
Rules:
Homemade Craft must be homemade. You can't build onto a manufactured boat.
All crafts must be human powered only.
Special prizes for Most Elegant, Most Original, Most Comical.
Rain or Shine (Lightning will delay)
For an Entry Form Click Here - Then print the page.
