It’s time for the 49th annual Jaycees Boat Regatta and Festival in Lock Haven, a river festival featuring outboard motorboat APBA boat racing, a street carnival with amusement rides, food, arts and crafts fair, vendors, fireworks, live bands, and more.
Our Top Pick:
The 49th annual Jaycees Boat Regatta and Festival in Lock Haven, PA
The weekend schedule is as follows:
Friday, Aug 30
6 to 10 p.m. — Midway, rides, arts and crafts (7 to 10 p.m.) — Trip The Light: Music presented by the Lock Haven Area Jaycees
Saturday, Aug. 31
10 a.m. — Opening speaker on the judges’ stand at the J. Doyle Corman Amphitheatre with 76th State District Representative Stephanie Borowicz
10 a.m. to dusk — Boat races
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Midway, rides, arts and crafts areas (noon to 10 p.m.) Entertainment throughout the day.
Sunday, Sept. 1
10 a.m. to dusk — Boat races
Noon to 10 p.m.: Midway, rides, arts and crafts, and Bear Country Radio’s 26th Annual Bear Bash
Directions:
Rt. 80 to 220 North, go about 8 miles to Lock Haven exit, follow to Bridge St., crossover bridge, make a right turn into pits.
Accommodations:
Best Western — 570–748–3297 or Fairfield Inn — 570–748–1580
All the rest:
APBA Race Circular
Regatta: Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta
Event Date: 8/31/2019–9/1/2019
Conducting Club: WHEELING VINTAGE RACEBOAT ASSOCIATION #393
Directions:
Interstate 70 to Wheeling, Exit 1A. Turn onto Rt. 2 (Main Street) south. Go to approx. one-half mile to 12th Street, turn right to Heritage Port.
Accommodations:
Hampton Inn Wheeling, 304–233–0440
McLure House, Wheeling 304–233–0300
Course: Vintage only, all classes of inboards except unlimited. Vintage outboards welcome but must be able to crane launch.
Start Type: Flag start on the command of the referee
Safety / Rescue: Niagara Dive Rescue
Registration:
Friday, August 30 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Saturday, August 31 8:00 AM — 8:30 AM; 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM
Sunday, September 1 8:00 AM — 8:30 AM; 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM
Driver Meeting:
Saturday, August 31 8:30 AM, Heritage Port
Sunday, September 1, 8:30 AM, Heritage Port
All drivers/riders MUST attend drivers meeting each day to be able to run that day.
APBA Race Circular
Regatta: Shake the Lake
Event Date: 8/31/2019–9/1/2019
Conducting Club: BADGER STATE OUTBOARD ASSOCIATION #304
Place: Oshkosh, WI Millers Bay, Lake Winnebago
Directions:
From North/South: Take Hwy 41 to exit 116, South Park/WI-44, follow Northeast. Left on Ohio, continue onto Wisconsin Ave. Right on Irving, Left on Hazel to park.
Accommodations:
Several hotels in the area, no special rates. Motor homes allowed in Park, no hook-ups.
Course:
SO/MOD/J either 3 or 4 laps per heat, will be announced at the drivers meeting. Approx 3/8 mile course. Not approved for records.
Start Type: Clock Start
Classes: 3 over 2 days of racing — Classes to be determined at registration
Conducting Club: SPORT RACING LLC # 103
Place: Windsor, CO Eaton Ditch
Directions: Pits will be across the street from Chapmans Fresh Produce in an empty lot
Accommodations:
Host Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites ~ 970–663–0057
6092 E. Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
Course:
F1 = 7/8 mile, 8 minute heats, 17 minute final
FLights = 1/2 mile, 6 minute heats, 16 minute final
TriHull = 1/3mile, 7 laps heats, 20 lap final
JHdryo = 1/2 mile, 3 lap heats, 5 lap final
Start Type: modified lemans for F1, FLights — pace boat for JHydro, TriHull
Safety / Rescue: Sport Racing Rescue
Classes: National Championships: F1 and SST45
APBA Race Circular
Regatta: Portsmouth National Championship Boat Race
Event Date: 9/1/2019–9/2/2019
Conducting Club: BREAKWATER POWERBOAT ASSOCIATION #461
Place: Portsmouth, OH Ohio River
Directions:
Riverfront Park — 728 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Dry Pits — 199 Front St., Portsmouth, OH 45662
*FROM NORTH: US-23 S and OH-315 S to US-23 S. Take exit 52 from I-270 E
Continue on US-23 S. Drive to Massie St in Portsmouth. Empty lot at Massie and Front Streets.
*FROM SOUTH: I-77 N and I-64 W to US-52 N in Huntington. Take exit 6 from I-64W. Follow US-52 W and US-23 N to Massie St in Portsmouth. The pit is an empty lot at Massie and Front Streets.
Accommodations:
*Mention Breakwater Boat Race at both hotels
Quality Inn — 740.353.3232 — $70.00/night plus tax — 5100 Old Scioto Trail, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Comfort Inn — 520.441.6162 — $139.00/night plus tax — 8226 Ohio River Rd, Wheelersburg, OH
Course:
*SST 120 & Super Sport- Approx. 3/4 mile rectangular course
120 — Time trial 1 lap Super Sport — Draw for position
2–15 lap heats reverse order of finish on 2nd heat
1–30 lap final
*SST60 and Thundercat — Approx. 1/2 mile course
60 — Time trial 1 lap Thundercat — Draw for position
2- 10–15 lap heats reverse order of finish on 2nd heat
1–20 lap final
Start Type: Lemans/Beach Start
Classes: Local Class: Super Sport
National Championships: SST 120 and SST 60
Lightning on Ludwig
2019 NBRA Long Course Nationals/US Title Series Round 6
Public · Hosted by Lightning on Ludwig
- Aug 29 at 9 AM — Sep 1 at 12 PM CDT
- Happening Now
- Lightning on Ludwig
- 1000 County Road 3566, Clarksville, Arkansas 72830
Other News:
Thursday shots from Lightning On Ludwig – Nationals NBRA/US Title Series. Photos by Julie Moore https://t.co/QDNJgb8C8O pic.twitter.com/afr8bEEN5B
— Raceday Live 🏁 (@HydroRacerTV) August 30, 2019
“A competitor who has crossed the oceans to compete with his Grand Prix classmates, New Zealander Ken Lupton could interfere in the intense race at the championship between Jimmy King (GP-777) and Brandon Kennedy ( GP-25), at the 13th Beauharnois Regatta.” https://t.co/pUbr0tRGua pic.twitter.com/ADtvzlDadZ
— Raceday Live 🏁 (@HydroRacerTV) August 30, 2019
“From Brindisi, all the results of the "Adriatic Cup 2019" with the F2 World Championship, the F4 European Championship and the Italian Formula Junior Elitè” https://t.co/wt2NFq1Oa1 pic.twitter.com/53AzRAczia
— Raceday Live 🏁 (@HydroRacerTV) August 28, 2019
Facebook Comments