Plans are in motion for our 2023 River Runner Regatta happening on Saturday September 30th at 2:00pm. Look for more details to come soon.
2023 Official Rules and Entry Form.
This is the best time you can have on the river. Individuals or groups are tasked with using cardboard and tape to put together their boats. Then the next challenge comes. Can you and your boat make it down our Manchester White Water Park? The quickest time can win a prize!
Franklin Street Brewing Company appreciates the support of the city and all the great local businesses along with the numerous volunteers it takes to make this work. Spend the day with us at the Whitewater Park as there will be food vendors available on-site and hours of great entertainment. After the event, we’ll announce the award winners at the brewery!
You must pre-register for this event. Awards will be given in the following four divisions:
- - Individual
- - Two Person
- - Team (three or more people)
- - Battle of the Boats Race (multiple boats at once racing to the finish line; can be any number of people in the boat; the boat must be constructed so you can get into the boat on your own)
Winners in each division will be determined by the farthest a cardboard boat travels in the fastest amount of time through the Whitewater Park course. Your boat will go through the Whitewater Park drops - see how far you can make it!
Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place finishers in each division. Other prizes will be awarded for the following sub-categories:
- - The Awesome Sauce Award - Most Awesome Looking Boat
- - The Red Carpet Award - Best Dressed Team or Individual
- - The Titanic Award - Most Spectacular Sinking
There is NO cost to enter other than your cost to build your boat. However, there is a $25 deposit which is due with your entry form. The deposit will be returned to you once you have safely removed your boat from the Whitewater Park right after the race. There will be volunteers available to assist you or your team with the removal of your boat and / or boat pieces to the dumpster. ALL boats and boat pieces shall be removed from the Whitewater Park the day of the race.
You may elect to donate your deposit to have volunteers remove your boat from the park for you. The deposit would go towards a local school club and their volunteer’s time and efforts.
Helmets, life jackets and paddles will be generously provided by the Watershed for each boat. Helmets and life jackets shall be worn at all times while on the course. The course goes through the drops along the Whitewater Park with plenty of rocks. Your safety is our goal!
You can read all of our information and rules by downloading our information packet.
