Rocketts Landing Sprints: Masters and Youth Rowing
July 2, 2005 9:00am - 2:00pm
Downtown Richmond Waterfront

On Saturday, July 2, 2005, the Virginia Boat Club will host the Rocketts Landing Sprints, 1000 meter sprints along the historic James River waterfront in downtown Richmond, ending at Rocketts Landing. Events will include: youth division--18 and under Men's and Women's 1X and 4+ , Masters Men's and Women's 1X, 2X, 4+, and Master's mixed 2X. Depending upon demand, we may have novice events (novice 4 & 1x) and a mixed 8+ event. All events will be finals, although we anticipate running several heats of the 1X and 2X events. Races will start at 9:00 AM. All competitors will receive a regatta t-shirt. The Rocketts Landing Sprints are part of the James River Adventure Games (promoted by the Richmond Sports Backers), taking place along the Upper and Lower James Riverfront in Richmond from July 1-July 3, 2005.

Events will be refereed. The race course will be controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Registration is open: www.roninracing.com and will close June 24, 2005. All participants will receive a regatta t-shirt. A registration fee and a waiver are required for registration. Registration fee is a flat $15 for competitor. Race as many events as you wish!

Our site, Rocketts Landing, has been in use since 1730, when Robert Rockett operated a ferry here across the James River. In 1816, Rocketts Landing hosted the first steamboat to reach Richmond. During the Civil War, Rocketts landing was an integral part of the Confederate Navy Yard. In April, 1865, after the fall of the City, President Lincoln landed at Rocketts Landing and walked to downtown Richmond. The Virginia Boat Club has rowed from Rocketts Landing since 1987.

Spectators can watch the crews battle upstream over the 1000 metre course by standing by the Intermediate Terminal dock or on the banks of the Virginia Boat Club and Rocketts Landing site at 4708 Old East Main Street.

Breakfast and luncheon concessions will be made available and all proceeds will benefit the VBC dream to build a new boathouse!