CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — The registration deadline for the Ninth Annual Riverfest Regatta is right around the corner. Participants can enter as an individual or as a team for a chance to win awards.
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This boat race is not like any ordinary boat race. Participants will race their boats made of cardboard or plastic bottles and a few other approved materials down a 100-yard long course on the Cumberland River on Saturday, September 12, 2015.
The event will begin at 10:00 a.m., but check-in will be at 9:00 a.m. at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp. The heats will be timed with the fastest time in each division declared the winner.
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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.
Registration for the Regatta ends on September 4, 2015. No walkups or late entries will be accepted so register as soon as possible. Enter as an individual or teams (up to 8 people per boat).
To find out more information online or to register for this event, visit http://www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.