There's still time to register and begin planning your winning River Raft. The 2nd annual Flint River Raft Race held at River Town Days is set. The festival will be held on May 8th and 9th at the Earle May Boat Basin.
The River Raft Races are a Winner Take All from the registration fees for the 2 different classes. Some of the rules are all rafts must be homemade, no commercially manufactured hulls, no inner tubes and all rafts must be self-propelled, (i.e., poles, oars, paddlewheels, sails, etc.) or any combination thereof.
The race is Saturday morning, May 9, at 10 am. The race course is now back where it was at the Boat Basin by the Chamber. This is changed from earlier information
See video of the 2008 River Raft Race
If you are sitting there scratching your head, try YouTube and search for "home made raft". Plenty of ideas there and it is not as hard as you may think.
The commercial class is for businesses. The entry fee is $100 and is a 'winner take all' race. Businesses are also encouraged to "Challenge" other business' in order to promote friendly competition.
The non-commercial class is for non-profits, civic clubs, school clubs and individuals/families only. $25 entry fee for the team and this is also a 'winner take all'.
You may download all the rules and registration form. Josh Paske is again heading up the River Raft Race. For more information contact him at jpaske@bellsouth.net or 229-220-7771
The Atlanta Rhythm Section will headline River Town Days for 2009. ARS has been part of the Southern Rock scene for more than 30 years and will play Friday night at 8 pm.
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Their biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, and Spooky. With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, The Atlanta Rhythm Section represents all the good things the phrase "classic rock" implies.
Saturday kicks off with the annual Great River Rummage community-wide yard sale at 7 am with kids activities beginning at 9 am. It will be a fun filled day for everyone.
