Race information...

GENERAL INFORMATION

This Inlet Spring Regatta is a 200m race event hosted by team Nothin' Dragon.
The 2025 event will be held on Saturday, April 19.

Race grid announced no later than 1 week prior to the event.

Getting There

Rocky Point Park, also known as Rocky Point, is situated along Burrard Inlet in Port Moody, British Columbia, next to the Port Moody Station Museum.
Closest SkyTrain Station is Moody Centre Station on the Millennium Line

Site Map - Click here to VIEW

Parking and Drop-Off Area

A drop-off area for team equipment will be located in the Rocky Point parking lot (see site map)
Parking in the area is metered and is $2.50 an hour. Metered areas have a 4-hour limit. This includes in the event area.
Parking is available at West Coast Express/Moody Centre SkyTrain for $3.00/all day and tickets may be purchased at the Compass machines by the turnstiles. Once you activate the touch screen look for the Parking button on the lower right. Tickets may also be purchased through the TransLink Park&Go app. The zone number for the lot is 6049.
Google maps estimates the walking time to the venue to be 9-minutes. Use the stairs at the west end of the parking lot.
At the top of the stairs turn right and cross the overpass over the railway tracks toward the water.

Opening Ceremony

We welcome and thank members of the area First Nation who will carry out an official opening of our regatta. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Event Schedule

Registration / Information table

The Race Package will be emailed to each registered team and will be available on the website.
Race grid will be emailed when it is available and will be posted on the regatta website.
Registration table at the regatta will be located in the Gazebo at Rocky Point Pier.
Signed waivers must be handed in before the first race. Team Waiver
Teams must provide contact information including a cell # and email address to be used during the regatta - this can be done at the registration table.
Teams must provide information on any current medical concerns in case of an emergency.
A Spares list for both paddlers and Steerspersons will be available at the Registration table. All spares must sign in at the Registration table (see below for spares list form link).
Manager’s meeting will be held by race organizers in the marshaling area adjacent to the gazebo at 7:30 AM

Paddles and PFD Vests NOT Provided | Team tents must be weighted/Sandbagged

NOTE that all participants must bring their own PFDs and paddles. Please contact your club for use of paddles and PFDs.

Spare’s List

A Spares List for both paddlers and steerspersons will be available at the Registration table.
Join our Spare's List by completing our ‘Spares Registration Form.’
If your team is in need of a spare, email us for the list: inletspringregatta@gmail.com
Sign a waiver at our registration table on event day, and if you have not been contacted prior to our event day see if a team is needing a spare.

Tents - Teams must Sandbag all Tents

Tent sites will be located in the boat launch parking lot at Rocky Point.
Teams will be assigned a numbered site prior to race day - refer to the ‘site map’ and tent allocation – coming soon.
Team tent sites will ONLY accommodate (2) 10’ X 10’ tents
NOTE: Tents over 10’ x 10’ are prohibited by the City of Port Moody (unless a permit is purchased).
Teams are responsible for making sure their tents are secured with their own weights or sandbags.
Staking is not possible.
Bring empty jugs to fill with water and zip-ties to secure tents in case of windy conditions.
Any materials brought to secure tents MUST be removed at the end of the day.

Manager and Steer's Meeting

Manager’s meeting will be held by race organizers near the gazebo in the marshaling area at 7:30 AM.

Race Rules and Regulations

Social media

Facebook: facebook.com/inletspringregatta
RSVP to our 2025 Facebook Event Page to receive updates.
Use our event hashtag: #inletspringregatta

Race Grid – [Coming soon…]

Vendors and Food Trucks

No team is allowed to sell items or fundraise at the regatta without written permission.
Food vendors will be announced at least 2-weeks prior to the event.
Event jerseys will be available for purchase on race day.
Food truck and merchant registration information here.

Drinking Water

A mobile water station is being provided. Please bring your own water bottles.

Medals and Presentation

Medals (woodals) will be awarded to first, second, and third-place finishers in all categories. Medals will be presented after each final. The ceremony will take place near the registration area adjacent to the gazebo.

Zero Waste

Our aim is for a zero-waste event -- no trash left behind. Bring your own water bottle. Water will be provided at our refill centre. Pack it in, pack it out.

Beer Garden

Our beer garden opens at 11:30 a.m. Please note we accept cash/debit/credit.

Lost and Found

If you lost it and we found it, you can check our information/registration table inside the gazebo. After the event email us at inletspringregatta@gmail.com

Contact

Questions or concerns can be directed to event management at inletspringregatta@gmail.com