On Saturday June 23rd, 2012 the Virginia Boat Club hosts the 9th annual Rocketts Landing Sprints. The event consists of 1000 meter sprints along the historic James River waterfront in downtown Richmond, ending at Rocketts Landing. The regatta is open to Masters and Masters Novices. All events are refereed by USRA officials and the race course is controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. For more entry information, visit www.regattacentral.com or the Regatta Director Stephen Chilmaid at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Our regatta 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.
Our current boathouse was once the power generating plant for Richmond's trolley system. The boathouse is a large, white brick building distinguishable by the tall, red brick smokestack on the west side.
Spectators can watch the crews battle upstream over the 1000 meter 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.
We hope you can make the event!
