| Registration opens at 9:00am Swim events start at 10:00am sharp |
| KLCOA Families who are planning to attend the 63rd Annual Kennisis Lake Regatta, here are some friendly reminders …. |
- Marathon Swim will commence at 9:00 am sharp from Little Island to the first dock at the Marina (see map below). Reminder: a non-motorized boat must accompany EACH swimmer.
- arrive with plenty of time to register for AM and PM events
- NO DIVING ALLOWED for all swim races in morning
- families must provide their own “vessel” for afternoon races (Kayaks, Paddleboards etc)
- Lace up shoes (and crazy hat) must be worn for the Log Rolling events
- dock slip space will be limited the day of the event; consider carpooling with others
- To the families who have donated Trophies, please contact Kerin Harding if there is a family member who would like to present their trophy tot this year’s winner (kerin.harding@gmail.com)
Regatta Schedule Download Here
Special Regatta THANKS to:
● Chad Burden/Jim Dale/Gary Bouwmeister for allowing us to share the Marina Property for the day!
● Carson MacDonald from ‘The Dock Shop’ for additional docking for swimming/activities!
● Susan Marlow for donating the $700 of proceeds from her Pickleball lessons last year to support the Regatta
● Doug Mahood for allowing us to park on his property!
● Mike Rae from “Smoke on the Water” for providing us with this year’s BBQ Lunch & Refreshments!
● Janis Parker of Parker Pad and Printing AND Bev Pike of Viper Marketing for event supplies!
● The Durie Family for the donation to the KLCOA of much needed walkie talkies!
● The Families who have kindly donated trophies over the years!
● Our amazing VOLUNTEERS…who have generously given their time to help create special memories!
● KLCOA Members and Kennisis Cottagers for participating and helping to make our 2023 Regatta THE BEST!!!
● Our awesome KLCOA Board for their support, vision, and commitment!
MORNING EVENTS:
9:00 am: REGISTRATION TABLE OPENS: Sign up for ALL EVENTS at the Registration Table Open to
KLCOA Members only; To Renew or join, www.klcoa.org/membership OR sign up at the Registration tent
($40.00 Cash/Cheque)
9:00 am 13 + Marathon Swim from Island to Marina Docks Harper Family Trophy 12 and Under
Marathon Swim Island to Marina Docks Bin Family Trophy (ALL participants must be accompanied by a
non-motorized boat)
10:00 am Horseshoe Tournament Begins McCann Family Trophy
10:00 am Swimming Races Begin – TROPHIES PRESENTED FOLLOWING ALL MORNING RACES
10:00 am Kids activities and face painting by our Kennisis Lake artists – in the EVENT TENT
BOYS GIRLS
- 6 yrs and under KLCOA Trophy 2. 6 years and under KLCOA Trophy
- 7 & 8 yrs old
Fletcher Family Trophy
- 7 & 8 yrs old
Jones Family Trophy
- 9 & 10 yrs old
Youell Family Trophy
- 9 & 10 yrs old
Ashfield Family Trophy
- 11 & 12 yrs old
McLean Family Trophy
- 11 & 12 yrs old
Butt Family Trophy
- 13 & 14 yrs old
McGowan Family Trophy
10 13 & 14 yrs old
Kuehnbaum Family Trophy
11.
15 & 16 yrs old
Derek Fletcher Trophy
12 15 & 16 yrs old
.
Ketko Family Trophy
MIXED: BOYS and GIRLS
13 Swim 4 yrs & under
Rodd Family Trophy
14.
Swim 12 yrs & under
Read Family Trophy
15.
Flipper 12 yrs & under
Little Kicker Trophy
16.
Flipper 13-16 yrs
Middleton Family Trophy
17.
T-Shirt 12 yrs & under (4/TEAM)
Lenart Family Trophy
18.
T-Shirt 13 – 16 yrs (4/TEAM)
Lenart Family Trophy
MEN WOMEN
- 17- 29 yrs old Bill Philp Trophy 20. 17 – 29 yrs old D.Mackenzie
Trophy
21.
Over the Hill (30 yrs.+)
Westwind Trophy
22.
Over the Hill (30 yrs.+)
Boomstick Trophy
23.
ALL STAR (13 yrs.+ TOP 3)
Stone Family Trophy
24.
ALL STAR (13 yrs.+ Top 3)
Robert Beattie Memorial
25.
55 + yrs old
Remax Trophy
26.
55 + yrs old
Remax Trophy
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR AFTERNOON EVENTS / DETAILS
Enjoy “Smoke on the Water” for food and refreshments from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
1:00 PM AFTERNOON PADDLE RACES BEGIN
- Pie Plate Race (Canoe or Boat, 4 people, propelled by pie plates) Pat
Kleinschmidt Memorial - Open Canoe Race (1 per canoe) Wilkinson Family Trophy
- Kayak Race (16 & under, 1 per kayak) Good Family Trophy
- Kayak Race (17 & over, 1 per kayak) Pinkney Family Trophy
- Stand Up Paddleboard (16 & under GIRLS) Martin Family Trophy
- Stand Up Paddleboard (16 & under BOYS) Martin Family Trophy
- Stand Up Paddleboard (17 & over WOMEN) Martin Family Trophy
- Stand Up Paddleboard (17 & over MEN) Martin Family Trophy
- Backwards Canoe Race (2 men + 2 women) Arppe Family Trophy
- In and Out Canoe Race (2 per canoe) Vermeersch Family Trophy
- 150 YEARS & over (combined ages) Canoe Race Generation Trophy
- Canoe Race (16 & under, 2 boys + 2 girls) Saunders Family Trophy
- Canoe Race (17 & over, 2 men + 2 Women) Kennisis Lake Marina Trophy
- Family Members Canoe Race (MUST be the same family) Benson Family Trophy
- Log Rolling Contest (Crazy Hat + LACE UP Shoes mandatory) 17 + Perry Morrison Trophy
- Log Rolling Contest (Crazy Hat + LACE UP Shoes Mandatory) 14-16 Keay Family Trophy
TROPHIES PRESENTED FOLLOWING ALL AFTERNOON RACES
- Egg Toss (open to ALL ages, teams of 2) Stewart Family Trophy