Congratulations to the Winners of the 2010 Flotilla!
AT A GLANCE SCHEDULE
Friday July 30
Participating Flotilla Boats arrive at Dows Lake Pavilion
Saturday July 31
10am
Flotilla Harbour
fun for the Whole Family at Dows Lake and Commissioner's Park.
8:30pm
Mini Parade of Lights
9pm
Dows Lake Parade of Lights followed by Fireworks!
Sunday August 1
10am
Model Boat Show and fun obstacle course for kids, hosted
by the Rideau Nautical Modellers
1pm
Mini Flotilla
2pm
Rideau Canal Flotilla
"Floating through the decades!"
from
Dows Lake to the NAC
Model Boat Parade of Lights
WINNER
#6 Brian Clarke - 1940s
Model Boat Flotilla
FIRST PLACE
#13 Rick Osbourne - 1940s Andrew Sisters
SECOND PLACE
#2 Jeff Hardy - Nanaimo Bath Tub Races
THIRD PLACE
#5 Carl Durocher - 1940s Drive in Theatre
Dows Lake Parade of Lights
FIRST PLACE
#17 Heinz Regener – Elvis Rocks
SECOND PLACE
#31 Bruce Morris – 70s Summer Groovin’
THIRD PLACE
#7 Larsen Family – Music of Today
Rideau Canal Flotilla
FIRST PLACE
#42 Pierrette & Michel Rancourt with Silvia Quintana – Celebrating the Bicentennial of Mexico
SECOND PLACE
#29 Pierre Lafontaine – Disco “Village People” Concert
THIRD PLACE
#30 Stephane Richer – Disco Fever
MOST OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL ENTRY
#4 Laszlo Szabo – “Love Boat” Love Through the Decades
MOST OUTSTANDING ECO-FRIENDLY ENTRY
*Non-petroleum powered & recyclable decorations
#9 Peter Ranson – Floating Down the River
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING MARINA WITH THE MOST ENTRIES IN THE FLOTILLA
Rockcliffe Boathouse Marina
Radio Control Speed Boat Raffle
Will Robertson
Welcome to the 2010 Flotilla!
This year you can go “Floating Through the Decades” in the exciting 35th Annual Rideau Canal Flotilla. A tradition in Ottawa since 1976, this boat parade is a great way to spend an afternoon or weekend with family & friends while being a part of something special. There is no cost to enter and participating boaters will be granted free locking and docking for the weekend of the Flotilla!
We are currently accepting applications to participate in the parade. Applicants will be asked to choose a decade for the theme of their float. Creative entries from any era, including when the building of the Rideau Canal in the 1830’s, to present day – or even the future – are all welcome!
Apply early so that you can decorate your boat to represent the decade of your choice! Entries per decade will be limited to ensure an entertaining variety of floats.
you can apply under three categories:
- As a captain with a decorated boat, a captain with a boat to be decorated by someone else
- Or with any community group interested in decorating a participating boat
THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
To apply, please fill out one of our simple application forms and return it by email, fax, or drop by our office at 130 Slater Street, suite 100 – inside The People Bank staffing agency.
DEADLINE TO ENTER IS JUNE 21st
We are always looking for Volunteers to help with various tasks including: decorating boats, registering participants, setting up the awards banquet, and more. Sign up through the Rideau Canal Festival and indicate that you would like to help with the Flotilla.
If you would like to help with the a float prior to the festival, sign up early so we can pair you with a captain to start creating a design.
We look forward to meeting you!
Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2010.
What's New?
We'll be on site with information and applications for the 2010 Flotilla!
Feb. 25 - 28, 2010
Ottawa's Boat and Sportmen's Show
We'll be on site with information and applications for the 2010 Flotilla!
Mar. 10, 2010
Hurst Marina Wine and Cheese
Jun. 4-5, 2010
Dickinson's Days in Manotick
Jun 12-13, 2010
Westfest
Jun. 26, 2010
Long Island Surf & Turf Dinner
Model Boat Raffle
Enter to win a radio-controlled model speed boat!
A retail value of $250! Tickets are just 99¢!
Stop by our office at 130 Slater Street, suite 100 or call
613-288-0970 to request tickets. Our representatives will also be selling raffle tickets on-site during the festival weekend, July 30 - August 1, 2010.
Drawing will be held at 6pm on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Dows Lake Pavilion.
Read more in our 2010 Flotilla Newsletter.
For more information contact
Jessica Vallaincourt, Flotilla Coordinator
flotilla@rideaucanalfestival.ca
613-288-0970 or 613-301-7314
Special Thanks to
OUR 2010 FLOTTILA COMMITTEE
Jeff Caillier - Chair
Sherrill Campbell - Dows Lake Rep.
Michele Rouble
Howard Briggs
Andre Burnage
Tony Mitchelson
Robert Warburton
Rolly Nantel
David Vargas
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