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Rideau Ferry Regatta 2009
Regatta Association - Est. 1909
Scott Cameron invites you to Rideau Ferry, to participate in their Rideau Ferry Regatta 2009 !!!
Sanctioned by the APBA Vintage & Historic Division
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Rideau Ferry Yacht Club, 1909-2009
100th Anniversary Regatta
Click here for recap & photos - Rideau Ferry Regatta 2009
The Rideau Ferry Yacht Club invites you to come and join them in celebrating their 100th Anniversary this summer. Once again the R.F.Y.C. will be hosting the traditional race boat regatta that has entertained spectators for generations.
Although the first regattas at Rideau Ferry date back as far as 1897, the Rideau Ferry Yacht Club was officially formed as the regatta organizers in 1909. Over the past 100 years the club has hosted some of the largest and exciting international race boat regattas in Eastern Canada.
In the mid 1970’s the club stopped hosting regattas at Rideau Ferry due to economic reasons, and sold their waterfront property to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority for $1.00 to be maintained as a public boat launch, beach and picnic area.
When Parks Canada announced the 175th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal in 2007, the timing was perfect for the Rideau Ferry Yacht Club to reintroduce the Regatta back into the area and join in the Rideau Canal / Parks Canada celebrations.
The 2007 regatta was reminiscent of the good old days back in the 50’sand 60’s. Many APBA Vintage inboard race boats joined in, as well as some top notch competitive CBF outboard race boats from both Canada and the USA. Over two thousand people attended the event by land and water, with feedback being very positive from local residents, tourists & participants who were newly introduced to the Rideau Lakes Region.
This year’s regatta will be held on the August 15th & 16th weekend at the RVCA Conservation Area in Rideau Ferry, and promises to be as entertaining as ever. We have some of very historic Vintage Grand Prix hydroplanes in the line up this year plus many other exiting inboard and outboard race boats classes.
If you are interested in joining us for this festive event, and re-create a special time in our past, please contact:
Scott Cameron
Rideau Ferry Yacht Club
Road R6, #52
RR#1 Lombardy, Ontario
K0G 1L0
613-283-9107
Click here for Registration Form - print it out - fill it out - send it in ???!!!
Canadiana 222", Grand Prix driven and owned by Marv Hart of Clayton NY. This boat is a UIM world record holder of 153.75 mph at Beloil, Quebec during the summer of 1965 in the Grand Prix class. It was driven to this world record by world famous Art Asbury, who also raced at Rideau Ferry back in the 50's and 60's. This boat will be at Rideau Ferry this summer. The picture was taken by John Kessel at the RFYC Regatta in 2007.
Click here for course layout !!!
Schedule of Events
Friday August 14th
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Welcoming Reception at Yacht Club Picnic Shelter at Race Site
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Regatta Registration at RFYC Tent at Race Site
Saturday August15th
8:00 am to 9:30 am - Regatta Registration at RFYC Club House at Race Site
9:30 am to 10:15 am – Mandatory Driver/Crew meeting at Yacht Club Tent/Shelter
10:15 am - Opening Ceremonies
10:30 am to 5:00 pm – Vintage heats on the course
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Flotilla ride up the Rideau (optional)
6:30 pm – Beef/Pork Dinner at the RFYC Tent and Picnic Shelter ($10/person)
8:30 pm to 11:30 pm - Live entertainment - Dance & Party at the Picnic Shelter
Sunday August 16th
8:00 am to 9:00 am - Final Registration at RFYC Club House
9:00 am to 9:30 am – Mandatory Driver/Crew meeting at Yacht Club Picnic Shelter
10:00 am to 5:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies and Vintage heats on the course
Safety is THE major concern at all APBA Vintage events, and Brian Small and his APBA Safety/Rescue Team will be at Rideau Ferry !!!
Participants:
Rideau Ferry Vintage Race Boat Regatta
Big Hydros
Marv & Kevin Hart
Grand Prix Hydro
GP-1001
Roger LaPierre Lauterbach
Grand Prix Hydro
GP-115
Al Craig Lauterbach
Grand Prix Hydro
Bill Morsheimer
7-Liter Hydro
GP 200
Lauterbach Special
Bill Gmeiner
Lauterbach
Grand Prix Hydro
GP-111
Advance United
Tom Bertolini
Lauterbach
Grand Prix Hydro
Small/Mid Hydros
E-148
Wild Card
Kevin Hart
280 Hydro
E-105
Dick Whyte 266 Hydro E-50
Ruth & Leo Croisetiere
280 Hydro
F-97
Gerry Davidson
266 Hydro
E-501
Just-Enuff
Bill Feikert 1966 Cunningham
280 Hydro
A-11
Dave Richardson Lauterbach
Hydro
Miss Sapphire
Bob Hampton
Lauterbach
225 Hydro
Macaroni
Michael Hill & Wain Trotter
280 Hydro
Zoomerang
Sylvain Demers
Lauterbach
5 Litre Hydro
Jersey Speed Skiffs
JS-47
Gerri Prusko & Bill John
Jersey Speed Skiff
JS-603
Len Finethy
Jersey Speed Skiff
Blue Fusion Steve Sayre Jersey Speed Skiff
Speedsters &
Flat Bottoms
My Baby Judy & Bill Fisk Gar Wood Speedster
A note to all participants:
For insurance and safety reasons, to run your vintage race boat at speed on the course, you must be a current APBA member (American Power Boat Association) and your vintage boat must qualify and pass our APBA Safety Inspection. If you do not pass Safety Inspection, you will stay on the trailer. Safety is the #1 priority of this event.
Accommodations
Please mention you are with the Regatta when calling for reservations.
Rideau Ferry
Maple Crest Motel & Cabins (already full)
South side of Bridge on County Rd 1,
www.maplecrestmotelandcabins.ca
613-283-4804 (Doug and Maggie Moore)
On-Site Camping beside Yacht Club Property
Bring your own accommodations
Lots of room!!!
Smiths Falls (15min. +/-)
Best Western (Colonel By Inn)
On Hwy 15, across from Canadian Tire and Beer Store
613-284-0001
Rogers Motel
On Hwy 15, ¼ mile west of Best Western
1-613-283-5200
Perth (15 min. +/-)
Aquarius Motel
On Hwy No. 7, Across from Tim Hortons
613-267-4261, or toll free 1-866-232-2342
Website – www.aquariusmotel.ca
Directions:
Click here for maps and driving directions - MapQuest.com
From: Toronto: (4 Hrs +/-)
- East on Prov. Hwy 401 to Kingston
- N.East on Prov. Hwy 15 to Lombardy
- North on County Rd. 1 To Rideau Ferry
- Cross the Bridge go ½ mile turn right on Yacht Club Rd
- Go 1 mile to the end of road at Regatta Site
From: Montreal: (3 Hrs +/-)
- West on Prov. Hwy 401 to Brockville
- North on County Rd. 29 to Smiths Falls
- West on Prov. Hwy 15 to Lombardy
- North on County Rd. 1 To Rideau Ferry
- Cross the Bridge go ½ mile turn right on Yacht Club Rd
- Go 1 mile to the end of road at Regatta Site
From: Ivy Lea Bridge at Hwy 81 (1 Hr +/-)
- East on Prov. Hwy 401 to Brockville
- North on County Rd. 29 to Smiths Falls
- West on Prov. Hwy 15 to Lombardy
- North on County Rd. 1 To Rideau Ferry
- Cross the Bridge go ½ mile turn right on Yacht Club Rd
- Go 1 mile to the end of road at Regatta Site
From: Kingston (1 Hr +/-)
- N.East on Prov. Hwy 15 to Lombardy
- North on County Rd. 1 To Rideau Ferry
- Cross the Bridge go ½ mile turn right on Yacht Club Rd
- Go 1 mile to the end of road at Regatta Site
From: Ottawa (1 Hr +/-)
- S West on Prov. Hwy 7 to Perth
- South on County Rd. 1 to Rideau Ferry
- Turn left on Yacht Club Rd
- Go 1 mile to the end of road at Regatta Site
Click here for recap & photos - Rideau Ferry Regatta 2007
If you are interested in joining the fun, or just curious, here are some Websites with more information - to get you more involved ???!!
Some related vintage race boat links:
