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.