Regrettably, the 2006 Independence Day Regatta has been cancelled. River conditions are not predicted to return to levels that would permit safe and fair racing on Saturday or Sunday.

Pictures and links to tons of information are posted below. Be sure to check out Sue Casey's photo album, taken Wednesday evening.

Another opportunity for juniors to race is the Philadelphia Youth Regatta on July 15. The Middle States Regatta is July 16. And masters can look forward to the Quaker City Masters Regatta on August 5.

Thanks for your support. We'll look forward to seeing you at the 2007 Independence Day Regatta.

Left - Sue Casey, Undine Barge Club, has posted 45 pictures from Boathouse Row and the race course. Just click on "View Album as Guest". There is no need to set up anything else. Click on image for a full sized version.

Mike Brown and Shane Madden in a double in the boat bays at Malta BC. The water in the bays is more than 24" deep. Click on the image for a larger version. Picture courtesy of Peter Van Allen.

Normal stage (height) is 6 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. The river crested Wednesday afternoon at 12.6 feet. The National Weather Service’s Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service predicts flow will drop to 8.2 feet by 2 am Sunday.

Real time water level and flow rate info is available on the USGS web site.

The National Weather Service predicts thunderstorms and more rain thru the weekend.

Revised 2006 race schedule posted, June 26 - minor revisions throughout

91 clubs, 247 races, 856 boats, 1,456 athletes, including 495 masters.

River condition alert - Tuesday, 8 am - Flow and water level on the Schuylkill River are near flood stages. Keep an eye on this web page for info on how this might affect the regatta.

Here is the schedule and other reports: Mariner Point Trophy - Sponsored by Mariner Insurance Group, the trophy will be presented to the club earning the most points in the regatta. All events will count towards the points total. Composite boats do not count. Here's how points are calculated, per the USRowing Rules of Rowing:

Type of Event Points
1x 10
2x, 2- 15
4+, 4x 20
8+, 8x 30
Number of Boats in Event Percentage of 1st Place points
2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
2 20%
3 40% 20%
4 60% 30% 5%
5 80% 40% 10% 5%
6 or more 80% 40% 20% 10% 5%

We'll have a running tally at the regatta HQ tent at the Canoe Club on Saturday and Sunday. Composite crews are not eligible for points. Please let us know if your crew is a composite.

Update June 21:

Regatta Central incorrectly lists the entry deadline as Friday, June 23. It was supposed to be Thursday, June 22. We'll extend the entry deadline to Friday, June 23, so there's no confusion.


Read this first: Regatta bulletin - all the rules and regulations, how to enter, list of events.

Womens Events:

  • Intermediate Lightweight - 1x, 2x
  • Lightweight - 1x, 1x Dash, 2x, 4+
  • Intermediate - 1x, 2x, 4x, 4+, 8
  • Junior 16: 1x, 2x, 4x, 4+
  • Juniors: 1x, 2x, 4x, 4+, 8
  • Masters: 1x, Light 1x, 2x, 4x, 4+, 8
  • Novice: 1x (1000 meters)
  • Open - 1x, 1x Dash, 2x, 4x, 2-, 4+, 8

Mens Events:

  • Intermediate Lightweight - 1x, 2x, 4x, 4+, 8
  • Lightweight - 1x, 1x Dash, 2x, 4x
  • Intermediate - 1x, 2x, 4x, 2-, 4+, 8
  • Junior 16: 1x, 2x, 4x, 4+
  • Juniors: 1x, 2x, 4x, 4+, 8
  • Masters: 1x, Light 1x, 2x, 4x, 4+, 8
  • Novice: 1x (1000 meters)
  • Open - 1x, 1x Dash, 2x, 4x, 2-, 4+, 8
  • Senior - 2x

Other Events:

  • Octuple Sculls
  • Disabled 2x
  • Mixed Open 2x
  • Mixed Masters 2x and 4x
  • Parent/Child 2x (1000 meters)

Previous year's results:

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