I-90 North to Grand Island. Take Beaver Island Expressway exit N18B. Take Expressway to Bush Rd. Left on Bush Rd to East River Rd. Enter Buffalo Launch Club drive at intersection of Bush & East River Rd.
Grand Island Holiday Inn, 100 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072. Phone 716-773-1111 Use code" Boat Show 2011" for special room rate of $104.00
vintage fly bys, oval course with 3 pin bouys. 1 mile course, with 2500 feet straightaway
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Niagara Dive Rescue Team
: SE - Local Class demonstration only - no racing - no boat to boat competition.
Participant plaque/ posters to all registered boats.
in advance on line at oldboatsbuffalo.org. At BLC Friday 9-9, 12-4pm or Sat 9-10 at 8am.
Drivers meeting on 9-10 at 9:30 am at flagpole in front of Launch Club
Race boat fee $50.00
Jennifer Frederick Kelly, 109 June Road, Elma, NY 14059.
Race Director (70745) JOHN KREBS, 74 ELSIE LN, GRAND ISLAND, NY
Referee (9690) ROBERT F MOORE, 11 MEADOW VIEW LANE, RED BANK, NJ
Inspector (4827) DARRYL MONETTE, 76 GROVE ST, TONAWANDA, NY
Scorer (52054) ELIZABETH BARKER, 835 N COLONY RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY
Risk Manager (70637) BRIAN DEGLOPPER, 34 ISLAND PARK CIRCLE, GRAND ISLAND, NY
Vintage Rep (1031) H W DEGLOPPER JR, 2508 OAK HARBOR RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY
Buffalo Launch Club is the oldest APBA club in the US, starting in 1903. Site of many famous Unlimited races in the 1950's, and Gar Wood's "top hat " race earlier. Includes over 150 ACBS woodies and an antique car show on location. This years theme features the "Ladies of Boat racing & antique boating."
This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA
An exhibition may be performed at this event pursuant to all APBA General Safety Rules provided that proper waivers and membership forms have been completed. All prizes are the responsibility of the conducting Club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised that this event may be canceled prior to the race due to circumstances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended that you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.