NSRWA Great River Race - Saturday, Aug 12

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North & South Rivers Watershed Association
Press Release
July 17, 2006
Contact:
Paula Christie, NSRWA Assistant Director
paula@nsrwa.org or
(781)-659-8168
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Registration Forms Are Now Available for the NSRWA’s 16th Annual Great River Race on Saturday, August 12, 2006!

The North & South River’s Watershed Association will hold the 16th Annual Great River Race on Saturday August 12, 2006

All skill levels, from novice to racer, are invited to take part in the race. Non-motorized vessels including canoes, kayaks, and rowboats participate in the race piloted by people of all ages. (Participants 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.) Some of the categories included are best decorated boat or boater, family canoe, men’s and woman’s double and single canoe, senior citizens divisions, single men’s and women’s kayak, and dories of all kinds. The race is fun, challenging and a great way as an individual, or with friends and family, to enjoy the rivers and support the NSRWA. Registration will begin at 10:30 am and the race will start at 11:30. Spectators are encouraged to cheer the racers on at the starting line at the Union St. Bridge, and at the finish line at the old Washington St. Bridge.

After the races, an Awards Celebration will be start at 1 pm at McGreal’s Tavern on West St. in Norwell Center. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded to the top three winners of the many categories.

Pre-Registration:
Donation is per craft and includes one T-Shirt (additional T-shirts are available at $10 each)
-$25 per craft for NSRWA members
-$30 per craft for non-member

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Registration on the race day will be $30, regardless of membership status. Non-registered boaters must arrive by 10:30 am to ensure participation in the race.

For registration forms go on line to www.nsrwa.org or contact the North & South Rivers Watershed Association at (781)-659-8168 or e-mail at paula@nsrwa.org