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Annual Regatta planned for the Slocum River

To celebrate the completion of it’s new waterfront pier and launching float, the Lloyd Center for the Environment is establishing an annual regional regatta, the “Slocum River Regatta ”, scheduled for the morning of Saturday, September 9, 2006. The event is open to more than 15 different classes that include single and double racing sculls, recreational rowing craft, whaleboats, kayaks, and canoes, all in men’s, women’s and mixed categories. An open-to-all-boats recreational row will immediately follow the completion of the last “competitive” event. The emphasis of the Regatta is on good fun and enjoyment of the scenic Slocum River.

The race course of about two miles has been laid out on the lower Slocum River. The Lloyd Center pier and float will mark the starting line, with the outward leg to the north and a return leg to the start-finish line. Boat launch will be at the Demarest Lloyd State Park. All participants whose entry applications are received by September 5th, will receive a t-shirt with a distinctive race logo, while winners in each event category will be awarded medals. A post-race light cookout and awards ceremonies will follow the race. All proceeds will benefit the Lloyd Center’s environmental research and educational programs. Look for more information and entry forms at www.slocumregatta.org.