PADDLE BATTLE – FRIDAY, JUNE 2

This event starts at 6 pm with the Dragon Boat race (Lambertville vs. New Hope). SCRC will have two races for the event (one Youth, one Masters). We may have a seat open for the Masters race if you want to participate.

The race course will now be on the Jersey side. The races for SCRC start around the 500 meter mark, and the finish line will be by the Swan Creek (near the Inn at Lambertville Station) so approximately 750 m. The Steamboat SPLASH will be the finish line, so it will be easy to know when to stop! The race lanes will be on the New Jersey side and so the reverse of our normal rowing pattern. The best viewing area will be at the Lambertville Station or the free bridge.

If this works well, we may use the same course for the SPLASH/Inter-Club Regatta the next day but end at the boat ramp.

The race will be broadcast on PANJRadio.com and commentary will be broadcast about the SCRC rowing and racing during the race. The event should be over by 7 pm, in time to enjoy the fireworks!

SPLASH REGATTA/LEARN TO ROW OPEN HOUSE – SATURDAY, JUNE 3

We will have our Inter-Club Regatta this Saturday, June 3 from 9 am to approximately noon. This is a fun event for all members of the Club. The event is open to all club members and we can set boats on Saturday. If you already have a set crew that would like to race, we can find you a competitor so please contact me at [email protected].

The Swan Creek Learn to Row Open House will also take place at the same date and time (this coincides with National LTR Day). We have invited those who have contacted the Club about learning to row to stop by on June 3rd to check out what we do at SCRC!

Richard

Things are coming together for the Paddle Battle, this coming Friday, June 2. This will be a great partnership with the others who use the river and gives Swan Creek good exposure to the community. We are setting boats now for the event and have a few slots open. Masters should contact Richard Park [email protected] and Youth should contact Coach Min (per her email for the summer season).

The schedule is as follows:

*1st – Lambertville/New Hope Dragon Boat race at 6:00 pm, followed by the 1st SCRC race at 6:10 pm – SCRC Youth Program (arrive at the boat site by 5:25pm).

*2nd – Lambertville/New Hope Dragon Boat race at 6:15 pm, followed by the 2nd SCRC at 6:25 pm – SCRC Mixed Masters.

*Final Dragon Boat race.

Our race will go from Fred’s to the Bucks County Playhouse. The SPLASH will be moored there on the Pennsylvania side and is the finish line. To view the event/race, you can go to the back of the Playhouse. Also, you could buy a ticket and watch from the SPLASH if you would like.

After the race we are invited back to town for some Paddle Battle sponsored happy hours! Locations include The Playhouse Terrace Bar, Fran’s Pub and The Dubliner.

The event will be over by the time the fireworks go off at 9:15; if you have any additional questions, please let me know!

Thanks!

Richard