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Kings Head XXII Regatta on the Schuylkill

  • Hosted By: Upper Merion Boat Club
  • 2016 Registered Regatta

1. Directions: Main Launch Site/Finish Line is located at Upper Merion Boathouse, near 1 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA, 19405, on the Schuylkill River about 5 miles north of the junction of the PA Turnpike (I-276), the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76), and U.S. Route 202 in King of Prussia.

2. From this point: Proceed North on Route 202 to Business 202, “DeKalb St. Bridgeport,’ bear right and travel about 1/2 mile to PA Route 23 make a right, go 1 block to Mill St. (WaWa) in Bridgeport and make a left turn, go two blocks to Front Street and make a left turn to regatta site at 1 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA, 19405. 
3.  From I-95 North: Take I-476 North to “Conshohocken Route 23” exit, take PA Route 23 West to Mill St. (WaWa) in Bridgeport and make a right turn, go two blocks to Front Street and make a left turn to regatta site at 1 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA, 19405.
4. From I-76 East/West: Exit at “Conshohocken Route 23”, take PA Route 23 West to Mill St. (WaWa) in Bridgeport and make a right turn, go two blocks to Front Street and make a left turn to regatta site at 1 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA, 19405.

5. For detailed directions go to www.mapquest.com.

6. Detour Note:  the U.S. Route 202 DeKalb St bridge between PA Rte 23 north and 2nd Street in Bridgeport, one block before reagtta site, is closed.
 

Parking Instructions for Spectators: There is no parking available for spectators at the Upper Merion Boat House.  Proceed North on 202 to the SEPTA parking available at two locations within 1/4 mile of the Upper Merion Boat House site.

Norristown Transportation Center 
Parking Garage

Swede and Lafayette St, Norristown, PA 19401

From Rte 202 Dekalb St and Front Street (Frosty Falls) in Bridgeport:

Proceed North on 202 just across bridge at second left and  follow SEPTA signs for Customer Parking (lot)  "Route R6 Norristown Station" or go to first light and make a left to "Norristown Transportation Center Parking Garage."

Weekend (beginning Sunday, September 7, 2008) daily parking rates are as follows:

Saturday and Sunday

All customers

$3.00 per day