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Rigidized Metals River Regatta Scheduled For Saturday, June 19th

 

            Get your boats ready!  On Saturday, June 19th, 2010 take part in the Rigidized Metals River Fest Regatta and explore the Buffalo River!  Participants can paddle their traditional canoe or kayak or let their inner “First Mate” come out and create a homemade watercraft.  In the “Float Your Boat” category there are no restrictions or limitations other than your imagination.  The boat voted the “Most Creative Seaworthy Vessel” will win the 5th Annual Wilkeson Cup and find a treasure prize of $1000.  The runner up will receive $500.  Start dreaming and designing and build a vessel to venture down the Buffalo River from the foot of Smith Street to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Canoe Launch on Ohio Street.  Kayaks and canoes can choose to do the six mile regatta which begins at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Launch at Harlem Road near Mineral Springs.  For the less ambitious, canoes and kayaks can launch at the foot of Smith Street with the “Float Your Boat” crafts for a three mile trek down the river.  Experience Buffalo’s historical past, paddling through Elevator Alley and traveling past the grain elevators on either side of the river.

            The start time for the event is 11am sharp!  The entry fee is $20 per person (pre-sale) and $25 per person the day of the event.  Each registered participant will receive a custom designed Rigidized Metals River Fest Regatta t-shirt and a dinner tickets for a chicken barbeque.  For the real adventurous folks, primitive campsites will be available.

            The Valley Community Association bus will shuttle individuals to and from the launch sites and to the Buffalo River Fest on Ohio Street at Father Conway Park.

            For more information call 716-823-4707 ext. 2 or visit www.rigidizedregatta.com

 

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