Antique Race Boat Regatta
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The past comes alive as some of the best-known race boats of bygone eras come to Clayton for this biennial event. Clayton is the birthplace of the American Power Boat Association's Vintage & Historic Division, which held its first antique boat regatta in 1992, and the show continues to be the biggest event on the APBA Vintage Race Boat Circuit. Well over 150 vintage race boats are expected and will be running demonstration laps on a course set up in front of the Museum. If you want to see lots of vintage race boats running at speed, you just have to come to Clayton in 2008. In addition to seeing and hearing these unique and beautiful boats run, spectators are invited to view them close-up in the pit area and at the Museum Docks. If you're in the sport, want to be in the sport, or just appreciate vintage race boats then this is the place to be.
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Click the link below to download a pdf-format schedule and registration form for the 2008 Antique Raceboat Regatta.
Schedule of Events
(as of May 23, 2008)
ANTIQUE RACEBOAT REGATTA 2008
Quest for Speed
1000 Islands/ Clayton, New York
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
9 - 5 Registration for Show Participants/Early Bird Inspections
6pm Early Bird Evening Reception at Marv Hart's Shop/Inspections continue
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
9 - 5 Registration for Regatta Participants/APBA Inspections
10 - noon Driver's and Riding Mechanic's Clinic/classroom in Skiff Livery
1 - 3 Antique Boat River Cruise for Exhibitors and Sponsors
1 - 4 Driver's and Riding Mechanic's in-water seat time/Cranes launching
5pm Driver's Meeting for all drivers running on Friday
6 - 8 Participant Reception and Barbeque
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
7:30am Driver's Meeting for those not attending Thursday meeting
8 - 5 Registration for Regatta Participants/APBA Inspections
Historical Racing Exhibits, Marketplace
8 - 11:30 Flyby Course open for scheduled fly-by heats
10 - noon Vintage Forums (posted at Admission and Registration)
11:30 - 1 Pits Open for public viewing
1 - 5 Flyby Course open for scheduled fly-by heats
5pm Driver's Meeting for all drivers running on Saturday
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
7:30am Driver's Meeting for those not attending Friday meeting
8 - 5 Registration for Regatta Participants/APBA Inspections
Historical Racing Exhibits, Marketplace
8 - 11:30 Flyby Course open for scheduled fly-by heats
10 - noon Vintage Forums (posted at Admission and Registration)
11:30 - 1 Pits Open for public viewing
1 - 3 Flyby Course open for scheduled fly-by heats
5pm Nautical Auction and Quest for Speed Reception
7 Legends of the Past Award Banquet
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
7:30am Driver's Meeting for all drivers running on Sunday
8 - 11:30 Flyby Course open for scheduled fly-by heats
10 - noon Vintage Forums (posted at Admission and Registration)
11:30 - 1 Pits Open for public viewing
1 - 5 Flyby Course open for scheduled fly-by heats
5pm Museum grounds closed to the public
Each driver is required to attend one DRIVER'S MEETING each day prior to going on the water.
If an additional driver's meeting is called EVERY driver MUST attend.
Drivers & Riding Mechanics will be required to sign in EVERY DAY.
Thanks to our 2008 Antique Raceboat Regatta presenting sponsor:
Boat US Marine Insurance
our event sponsors:
Watertown Daily Times
Sackets Harbor Brewing Company
and our corporate sponsors:
Aero Tech Lab
Iron Block Harley-Davidson
Menter, Rudin and Trivelpiece P.C.
Watertown Savings Bank
