CLAYTON, New York (August
11, 2016) – The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America’s premier freshwater
nautical museum based in Clayton, New York, announced today a complete guide to
the home of vintage and historic racing, the Antique Raceboat Regatta, to be
held Friday, August 19 through Sunday, August 21.
The 13th
edition of this biennial event is a sanctioned event of the Vintage and
Historic division of the American Powerboat Assocation and will feature a wide
variety of vintage and classic raceboats including outboards, tunnel drives,
jersey speed skiffs, and hydroplanes. On Friday visitors can tour the
grounds and see the raceboats on display on land and at the docks for the price
of regular Museum admission. The main action of the Regatta will be on Saturday
and Sunday when the raceboats take to the water of French Bay to run
demonstration fly-bys according to boat class. The Museum will also come alive
with vendors, unique forums, an auction featuring racing memorabilia, a very
special exhibit opening with longtime Regatta attendee Buddy Byers, and the
popular Legends Banquet on Saturday night.
SHOW HOURS
Friday, August
19 9:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Land displays and test runs
Saturday, August 20 9:00 a.m. – 4:00
p.m. Vintage fly-bys
Sunday, August 21
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Vintage fly-bys
Note: ABM will remain open to visitors until
5:00 p.m. on August 20 & 21
ADMISSION RATES
Museum
Members
Free
Adult
$14 (Friday); $15 (Saturday/Sunday)
Youth (7-17)
$8 Friday (Friday); $10 (Saturday/Sunday)
Child (6 & under)
Free
Military w/ ID (Active, retired, veteran) Free
Military Spouse
$10 (each day)
Military Youth
$5 (each day)
Adult 3-Day
Pass
$30
Youth 3-Day Pass
$20
ADMITTANCE TO THE
REGATTA
Visitors will be directed to the ABM’s Boat Shop located on
the corner of Mary Street and Alexandria Street to purchase admission bracelets
or check-in as a member.
The south side of Mary Street and the Marketplace will
remain open to public access at all times throughout Regatta.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Kids ages 9-12 have the opportunity to learn to drive a
raceboat! A J-Class course will be taught on Friday morning starting at 9:00
a.m. (check-in at 8:00 a.m.). The course will be taught by four world-record
drivers and will feature time spent in the classroom followed by the
opportunity for kids to actually learn to drive the boats on the water.
Pre-registration is required; contact Educator Deb Rantanen at 315-686-4104
x235. $50 registration fee + $20 fee for an APBA one-time event fee. A parent
or guardian must attend the course with their child.
An auction featuring racing memorabilia will be held on Friday at 5:00 p.m.
outside the Morgan Building on the south side of campus. Admission is free to
attend the auction; a cash bar and light snacks will be provided.
Immediately following the conclusion of the auction, a reception will be held
in the Morgan Building to celebrate the opening and dedication of the exhibit
featuring the original artwork of the Antique Raceboat Regatta posters along
with historic photographs and memorabilia of legendary raceboat driver Buddy
Byers. Admission to the reception is free and all are encouraged to attend;
complimentary refreshments will be provided.
On Thursday two instructional forums will be held in the Cox Theatre: at 10:00
a.m. Marv Hart will make a presentation for Drivers & New Drivers, at 1:00
p.m. Rich Evans will make a presentation for Inspecting Your Boat, Owners,
& Prospective Inspectors.
On Saturday from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. the Legends Banquet
will be hosted in the ABM Tent. Dinner will be served by The Clipper Inn.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, $35 per person.
PARKING
Free Shuttle during Antique Raceboat Regatta available at Guardino Elementary
and Lions Field Lot (Webb Street).
Village street parking is permitted, however the ABM asks
that you be considerate of our neighbors and avoid blocking sidewalks and
driveways.
The ABM Community Lot located on Riverside Drive behind
Watertown Savings Bank will be utilized by the Museum and should remain clear
of all vehicles and trailers beginning on Thursday, August 18 through Sunday,
August 21 at 5:00 p.m.
DOCKING
Minimal docking is available for visitors
coming to the show by boat. Dock space is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis on the south side of the Mary Street Municipal Dock. All
boaters will need to check-in through admissions in the Boat Shop before proceeding
into the event.
No docking will be permitted on the ABM docks, including
the seawall, for the general public during Regatta.
BOATER SAFETY
Boaters cruising the water of French Bay should not cross the race course while
the course is active. Boaters should look for picket boats and patrol jet skis
who will direct them safely around the course. For the safety of the raceboats
running on the course, boaters are asked to proceed slowly and minimize their
wake.
SMOKING
Smoking is allowed only in limited areas of the event. Absolutely no smoking is
allowed on the interior of campus. Smoking is allowed on the street except in
proximity of the parking lot (Inboard Pits).
DOGS
Dogs will only be allowed in the Marketplace and street-side areas of the event
grounds. No dogs will be permitted into buildings or the interior main campus
of the ABM, including dogs in carriers. Owners are responsible for
cleaning up after their dog and keeping them leashed at all times.
NOTES OF INTEREST
The main entrance to the Regatta will be at the ABM Boat Shop on the corner of
Alexandria Street and Mary Street. All visitors must obtain wristbands or
badges to enter.
Mary Street Closed – the stretch of Mary Street between
Alexandria and Theresa Streets, in front of the ABM, will be closed to traffic
throughout the show, including overnight hours.
Clayton Public Boat Ramp will remain accessible via Theresa
Street throughout the event.
