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The 12.5 mile race starts at Wye Landing on the Wye East River, 18 miles southeast of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Maryland's Eastern Shore and continues around Wye Island. The race course is over sheltered estuaries with minimum boat traffic and great scenery.
The Wye Island Regatta is Open to all person-powered boats, including shells (sweep/ scull, racing/ recreational) canoes, outriggers, kayaks, Stand-Up Paddle Boards (SUP's), Dragon Boats, gigs, and dories.
All categories of rowers are welcomed – men, women, or mixed crews, clubs, colleges, open (ages 19-26), masters (27+), veterans (60+), novices, high school or juniors.
Wye Island Medallions awarded by boat and age category to first place finishers in competitive categories (two or more entries).
Parking Information
Vehicles with special parking requirements, such as crew trailers, motor homes, school buses; Please arrive by 7:45 A.M. to guarantee convenient parking is available. Passenger car parking is limited, please car-pool with your crew! Cars may be directed to park off site for overflow. Competitors to include car-top and truck-trailers will get priority parking. Parking attendants will be onsite to direct traffic. |
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