2008 BUFFALO BAYOU REGATTA
36 YEARS OF RACING ON HOUSTON’S BUFFALO BAYOU
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
The Challenge Continues!
WHO: The Buffalo Bayou Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing Houston’s historic waterway, invites all paddlers to join the fun.
WHAT: Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race: The Buffalo Bayou Regatta. Houstonians of all ages are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile USCA-sanctioned race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou, whether you are entering competitively, or paddling for pleasure, we encourage you to join in the Regatta.
Those not wanting to paddle can catch the outdoor fun and cheer on the racers. Live music, awards ceremony, food and drinks will be at the Sabine Promenade.
WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 2008
WHERE:
Starting Line: 7700 San Felipe (just west of Voss )
Finish Line: Sesquicentennial Park (adjacent to the Wortham Theater Cente at Preston Street (between Bagby and Smith streets)
TIME LINE: 7:30 am Regatta Registration Opens
9:00 am Race Begins
1:00 pm Awards Ceremony
2:00 pm Regatta & Festivities End
WHAT ELSE:
u 175-200 canoes and kayaks vie for first place
u Beginner and competitive paddlers alike are welcome to join in on the fun
u On-line registration will be available later this month at www.buffalobayou.org. For more information on individual canoe and kayak divisions visit www.buffalobayou.org or contact: Trudi Smith at 713-752-0314 ext. 3