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78th Annual Jack Lake Regatta

Saturday August 5th, Sunday August 6th
2023
Proudly brought to you by Jack’s Lake Association!

Click here for downloadable pdf of the Boat Parade Details
Click here for downloadable pdf of the Regatta Details

SATURDAY AUGUST 5th

 SAILBOAT AND WINDSURFER RACES - SHARPES BAY

*All must pre-register 
Register: by email to iamsaskia@gmail.com
Check in is at Island 25 #808 (Wolf Island - Quarry’s) by 12:30 pm, starting horn 1:00 pm   

  • Class I:     Sunfish, CL11 (or similar); 
  • Class II:    CL14 (or similar); 
  • Class III:   Lasers, CL16 (or similar) 
  • Class IV:   Catamaran; 
  • Class V:    Windsurfer 
Medal Presentation Sunday 12 noon at Forest Glen Marina
 

ANNUAL ANNA SWEENEY DECORATED BOAT PARADE

Time: 2:30 meet in south Callaghan Bay (see route map) Parade starts at 3pm sharp.
 
Theme: Anything Goes (but if it’s not okay for kids it’s not okay! )
 
Rules:
  • Must pre-register to be eligible to win a prize
  • Entry number must be clearly visible on the boat as you pass the judges
  • Family-friendly entries only
 
Judging Criteria:
  • Judges rate each boat independently and scores are tallied after the last boat has gone by
  • Highest number of points determines the medal standing
  • In the event of a tie, the tie stands and two or more boats wino Each entry will be rated on a scale of 1-3 - 3 pts = Excellent / 2 pts = Good / 1 pts = Okay
 
Judges’ Considerations When Scoring Entries:
  • How easy it is to identify the entry’s concept?
  • Overall creativity and uniqueness in appearance and presentation?
  • Is it a refreshing new idea?
  • Does the entry demonstrate thought, time, and effort in design?
  • How much is homemade versus store bought?
  • Are passengers enthusiastic and contributing to the overall portrayal of the concept?
 
Medal Awarded for:
  • Best Costumes – strongest effort of thematic costumes
  • Best Decorated Boat – most elaborate use of decorations
  • Most Enthusiastic – most spirited presentation
  • Most Creative – ‘Jack Lake Decorated Boat of the Year’
 
Registration:
  • Register in Callahan Bay with the marshal/registration boat at 2:30pm
  • You will receive an entry number that must be clearly visible on your boat as you pass the judges.
 
Medals:
  • Winners will be announced at the Regatta on Sunday


 

SUNDAY AUGUST 6th AT ANCHORAGE MARINA & FOREST GLEN MARINA

          

REGATTA PROGRAM

MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRATION TABLES OPEN Sunday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM  
  • REGISTRATIONIS FREE to MEMBERS OF JLA, THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN
  • NON-MEMBERSWELCOME TO JOIN JLA AT THE MEMBERSHIP TABLE THEN REGISTER FOR THE DAY
    ORPAY A NOMINAL FEE OF $15 PER PERSON TO PARTICIPATE
 
REGATTA RULES 
  • All entrants must be REGISTERED prior to entering an event AND are required to WEAR WRISTBAND 
  • There must be a minimum of THREE ENTRIES to run an event
  • ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL 
  • All persons ATTENDING and/or PARTICIPATING in this event do so at their OWN RISK and shall indemnify and hold harmless all persons connected to this Regatta from any and all claims or losses arising directly or indirectly from the Regatta 
 
EVENT DETAILS                  
  • BAKE SALE OPEN 11:00 AM – 2 PM 
  • BOOK SALE OPEN 10 AM – 2 PM 
  • PUZZLE & GAME EXCHANGE AND SALE  10 AM – 2 PM 
  • KIDS ARTS & CRAFTS TABLE OPEN 10 AM – 2 PM 
  • GREAT FOOD OPTIONS FROM GRAPE & WEDGE and THE LIONS CLUB
 
8:00 AM FUN RUN 5 KM RACE Public Boat Launch to end of Shady Lane at FR 87 and back    
Women: 12-15, 16-24, 25-39, 40-54, 55-64, 65+                
Men: 12-15, 16-24, 25-39, 40-54, 55-64, 65+ 
 
8:00 AM IRON MAN Try-Athlon* 5 KM Run, ½ mile Swim across lake, 3 km Bike to start line  
Open to 12 + *Bike drop and accompanying swim spotter must be arranged by competitors.  
 
8:45 AM KIDS’ RUN 1.5 Km RACE Public Boat Launch to Shady Lane turnoff & back      
Children 8 & under, Girls 9-11, Boys 9-11  
  
9:00 to 9:45 AM DISTANCE SWIM* from Anchorage Marina dock to island  
*Note: Strong swimmers only   
Kids: 12 & under, Girls: 13-15, 16-18, Boys: 13-15, 16-18 
Women 19-29, 30-39, 40+, Men 19-29, 30-39, 40+ 
*Each swimmer must be accompanied by their own non-motorized watercraft with a spotter,  
life jacket, whistle & safety equipment *3 whistles to summon help 
 
10:00 AM *** Medal Presentations for Fun Run, Iron Man & Kids’ Run *** at Forest Glen Marina  
 
10:30 AM SWIM RACES from Forest Glen Marina  
Mini Swim* floatation devices allowed; may start in water  
Girls: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 
Women: 16-25, 26-39, 40+ 
Boys: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 
Men: 16-25, 26-39, 40+ 
 
12:00 NOON *** Medal Presentation – AnnaSweeny Decorated Boat Parade, Laurie Strano Memorial Trophy & Swim Races *** at Anchorage Marina 
 
1:00 PM PADDLING RACES* start at Forest Glen Marina Dock finish line at Anchorage Marina dock   
*LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN 
 
  1. Canoe: Adult 20+ and Child 12 and under        
  2. Paddle Board: Open Boys and Girls 15 and under  
  3. Paddle Board: Open Men and Women 16+           
  4. Kayak: Boys 15 and under          
  5. Canoe: Girls 15 and under                                 
  6. Kayak: Men 16+
  7. Canoe: Women 16+                                       
  8. Kayak: Girls 15 and under
  9. Canoe: Boys 15 and under
  10. Canoe: Men 16+
  11. Kayak: Women 16+ 
  12. Centipede, no paddles, All Ages

2:15 PM FIRE PUMP DEMONSTRATION at the Anchorage Marina dock 
 
2:30 PM *** Medal Presentation for Paddling Races *** at Anchorage Marina  
 
3:00 PM TUG OF WAR* between the Marinas in the water    
Teams of up to 4 in all categories
*No contestants under 6 years old 
Kids: Boys and/or Girls 6-9, Girls: 10-13, 14-17, Women 18+, Boys: 10-13, 14-17, Men 18+ 
*** Medal Presentations***
 
3:45 PM THREE-LEGGED RACE at Forest Glen Marina lawn 
Open (boys and/or girls):  6-7, 8-9, 5 and under;  
Boys:  10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29  
Girls:  10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29   
Mixed :(1 man/1 women) 30+ 
*** Medal Presentation ***  
 
4:30 PM EGG TOSS at Public Boat Launch 
All Rounds Open (boys and/or girls):   
Children 8 and under, Tweens 9-12, Teens 13-17, Adults 18+ 
***Medal Presentations***