46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta presented by Gillman Subaru

Name: 46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta presented by Gillman Subaru
Start: 2018-03-10T07:30:00-06:00
End: 2018-03-10T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Volunteer

7:30–2pm

Regatta

NEW FINISH LINE LOCATION THIS YEAR!

Join us for Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race – the 46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on March 10th! Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you won’t want to miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition! Register today!

Click here to learn about team sponsorship opportunities.

The Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is rain or shine. If cancellation does take place due to severe water or weather conditions, all entry fees will support the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Note that there are no refunds given for Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta registration fees.

Downloads:
2018 Rules and Boat Specifications
Helpful Hints for Regatta 2018
2018 Canoe and Kayak Vendor List
2018 Entry Form (for military and students, please email a valid student or military ID to info@buffalobayou.org to receive the online discount code)
2018 Team Sponsorship Form
Bob Wright, Sponsorship Chair

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RACE DAY INFORMATION:

WHEN:
Saturday, March 10, 2017

WHERE:
Starting Line: 7700 San Felipe (just west of Voss)
Finish Line: Allen’s Landing (1001-1005 Commerce Street)

SCHEDULE:

7:00 am: Regatta packet pick-up and day-of registration at San Felipe and Voss
9:00 am: Race begins
11:00 am: Free finish line festivities begin at Allen’s Landing featuring live zydeco music and food and drinks available for purchase
1:00 pm: Awards ceremony
2:00 pm: Regatta and festivities end

Trophies will be awarded to the top three paddlers in Teams, Recreational Canoe, Recreational Kayak, and Unlimited Divisions.

IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION:

Free shuttle service for all participants (no boats) will be provided by The Wave at the Finish Line from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm near Allen’s Landing. The shuttle will transport participants back to the Start Area at 7700 San Felipe.

Race begins at 9:00 am (with 5 starts):

9:00 am: ICF K-1/Surf Skis and Solo Unlimited (NOTE: this will be an in-water start)
9:10 am: Team Sponsors and Recreational Class Canoes
9:20 am: Recreational Solo Kayaks (long and short)
9:30 am: Unlimited
9:35 am: Non-Competitive (will not be officially timed)
9:40 am: Day-of Registrants (will not be officially timed)
DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CANOES AND KAYAKS IN THE RACE THERE WILL BE MULTIPLE STARTS FOR THE DIFFERENT CLASSES. Participants can place their boats on the slopes of the bayou (perpendicular to the bayou) 10 minutes prior to the start of their division. Boats nor competitors can touch the water until the start of their division. Any participant not complying with the above will be disqualified.

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP:

Paddlers who register by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, March 6 will be eligible for early packet pick-up. Packets include boat numbers, Regatta t-shirts and additional race information.
DATES & TIMES:
Thursday, March 8 from 4-7 pm
Friday, March 9 from 11am-2pm

LOCATION:
Buffalo Bayou Partnership Office
1019 Commerce Street, Suite 200 (at Main Street) (map)
Houston, TX 77002
Paid parking located behind Spaghetti Warehouse (free after 5pm) or meter parking on Commerce Street and surrounding area.

If you have any changes to your Regatta registration (i.e. paddler names, contact information, boat classification, etc.), please notify Rebecca Leija at rleija@buffalobayou.org ASAP.

15.5-mile Race Route (view map)

PAST BBP REGATTA RESULTS:

2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012 (canceled)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017

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