Thank you to everyone who braved the heat and the water at Halifax this weekend. It was another record year for entries, and we hope that everyone had a great day of racing.
A couple of notes, Coast Guard was scheduled to be on site, but was called away for multiple danger calls, people out of gas 28 miles offshore (2 incidents), an escort for injury onboard a fishing boat, and a collision in front of the Coast Guard Station. We have now learned that it is not good to rely soley on the Coast Guard, because a rowing regatta does not take precedence over possible loss of life. Go figure! We will get a County or local police boat on the water next year.
It was hard to pull the plug on the regatta this year, I personally felt like I had to finally became an adult, lol. At 3:30 one of our rowers drove over the bridge, and there were whitecaps on the race course. We are happy that everyone remained safe, and I hope that you all have a good Head Race Season!
Congratulations to The Stewards Foundation on their win of the inaugural Youth All-Points Trophy! It was a close with Plant High, only 18 points separating the two teams. Great competition, and good luck to all teams next year!
Heat Sheet is posted, please check for any issues with your entries!!!
Youth All-Points FMRA Sculling Trophy
FMRA Sweep Trophy
If you are coming into town on Friday night,and are looking for a place to eat, come join the Paddlers at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark - Meet and Greet - from 5:30 to 7:30 for all you can eat Dustin's BBQ Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Peanuts, and Pasta, Salad and Bread Sticks from Olive Garden and Beer from Ormond Brewing Company, also includes Soda, tea and water. All for $17.00 for adults, $16.00 for kids and children under 3 are free. Daytona Cubs are a Minor League Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and they will be playing the St Lucie Mets the minor league affiliate of the NY Mets. Your meal ticket includes a game ticket. It's also Jimmy Buffett night at the park - Music and festivities all night long and all ticket holders over 18 will have the opportunity to win a used car. Tickets must be purchased by July 23 Call Barbara at (386) 320-3430
Halifax and Paddlestars made the news:
We are really looking forward to some positive changes for this year's regatta:
1) Coast Guard presence on the water near the no-wake zone.
2) Please send us good wishes as we attempt to buoy the lanes every 250 meters this year on a tidal river......
3) We are partnered with Paddlestars, a SUP event on the river, meaning we will have a larger selection of food for y'all, including vegetarian!
4) We will have plenty of potties!
Hot of the press!!!
We have some hotels available with great rates for the Halifax Summer Regatta, in partnership with Paddlestars SUP event on the same weekend. The cutoff for these rates is approaching, so if you are planning on staying overnight Friday or Saturday, book soon!!!
Hilton on beachside 386-254-8200
89.00 per night plus tax & fees Must say
Paddle
for the code
Plaza Ocean Club
286-239-9800
99.00 per night including fees, plus tax
Paddle Stars is code
Courtyard Marriott Speedway Airport
386-255-3388
129.00 per night plus tax & fees
Paddle Stars is code
Residence Inn Daytona Intl Airport 386-252-3949 129.00 per night plus tax & fees
Paddle Stars is code
Best Western Plus, Intl Speedway, 386-258-6333 59.00 per night plus tax & fees
Paddle Stars is code
* Shuttle Service to and from event both locations City Island and Beach.
**Complete breakfast - eggs, pancakes, etc.
Food at event as of today will be:
Jersey Mikes
Kale Cafe
Dog Hut
Rita's Italian Ice
Scary Mary Ice Cream
Alert your racers, rowers and their families to make their room reservations immediately. We are approaching the cut off date at all of the hotels.
Fireworks!!! For those of you traveling to Daytona on Friday night before the regatta, the Daytona Cubs have a game at 7:05. They end the game with fireworks, usually around 10 pm. Nice way to start the weekend!
Please email the regatta/event host with any related questions
