3rd Annual Regatta and Duck Race April 22, 2006

Launching from the Harbor Town Marina docks, canoeist, kayakers, scullery and sailors alike will race the beautiful two-mile course directly behind the school. The fun does not end at the boat dock. Visitors will find a variety of arts and crafts sold by some of Memphis' best talent at the Regatta Art Show and kids will have a ball in the Make and Take art station. Some of Memphis' best live music can be heard throughout the day from the MMS Amphitheater and stage. Children's games, boat demonstrations, tile painting, concessions and more add to the all day fun of the Regatta. Don't miss the build a whacky boat competition, sculling demonstrations, and as a finale, the parade of boats.

Oh yeah, the Rubber Duck Race in the Maria Montessori School pond will leave one lucky winner with $50!

Come celebrate family, art, music, sport and most importantly, our priceless Mississippi River.

FULL REGATTA SCHEDULE

The fun goes from early morning to late afternoon. But, if you?re wanting to compete make a note of some of the scheduled events. And, come hungry. We will be serving freshly baked and grilled breakfast and lunch.
8:00?9:00am: Canoe and Kayak Regatta Registration

* All registration activities will take place in the MMS parking lot.
* $20 Entry Fee per person. All proceeds are donated to the Maria Montessori School.
* To pre-register, contact the Maria Montessori School at 527-3444.

9:15 am: Contestants Meeting

* Information session held in MMS parking lot.
* Covers safety regulations, rules of the race, and race course.

9:45am: Canoe and Kayak Regatta

* Mass start off of Harbor Town Marina docks.

11:00?1:00pm: Children?s Regatta

* Registration will be held at the Pond, off of the MMS Slope.
* Parent and child take one boat for two laps in the pond ($5) or parent and child can race each other in two boats, with designated school kayakers in the back of each boat ($10).

12:00 pm: Parade of Boats, Award Ceremony

* Ceremony will be on the MMS Amphitheater.
* The first three places on all adult categories will receive trophies.

1:00? 4:30 pm: Live Music with: Sid and Steve Selvidge, Holly Cole, Jimmy Crosthwait, Los Cantadores, The Glitches, Andy Grooms' Living Room, The Tearjerkers, Kitchens and Bathrooms, and The Noise Choir

1:00? 2:30pm: Build a Whacky Boat Contest

3:00 pm: Duck Race

* Registration and race will be at the MMS Pond.
* $5 fee per duck.
* $50 Prize to winning duck owner.