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CB Annual Lighted Boat Parade
Registration is required
Registration cancellations will be accepted
Join the Parade … every boater welcome … No entry fee … Cash prizes …
Six Prize Awards: Plaque and $100 Cash for Best Decorated boat in
each of three classes; 1) Powerboat 35’ and more, 2) Powerboat <35’,
and 3) Sailboat. The last three prizes include a plaque and $100 cash for
Best Use of Lights, Most Original, and Judges Choice across the entire fleet of boats!
Schedule of Events:
Noon Captain's Meeting (mandatory) to discuss details of evening event @ Dockside Dining Room. Lunch
available for purchase.
4:30 PM Judges boat anchors across from Town Pier
5:00 PM All participating boats assemble at staging area near buoy 2 at 5:00 PM. Sunset is 4:40 PM.
5:30 PM Lead boat leaves staging area near buoy 2 for town pier at 5 kts. Comms on Channel 72 VHF.
Follow route shown in picture below. 1st boat to arrive at town pier at 5:45 PM. Continue to
approximately 12th street, then reverse course and end parade.
Boat parade viewing along route and announcement of boats while they pass town pier.
7:00-9:00 After party at Dockside. Winners announced at 7:30 with cash prizes handed out. Plaques
delivered in 2 weeks.
Route for Parade:
We also need residents and businesses to become Sponsors to help with cash awards. Donate just $20 to become sponsor to help cover the planned cash prizes. Mail your donation to CYC Boat Prize Fund at PO Boxd 359, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, or email philbolin46@gmail.com for pick up of donation.