Rotary Regatta
Course Description
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Generally, the current on Clear Creek is slow moving mostly influenced by ingoing or outgoing tides or rainfall. Narrow and twisty at the start, this course boasts 20 turns in the first mile with another 20 turns in the next 1.5 miles before widening and straightening out for speed. For the competitor, this will be a unique course of technique and speed. For the recreation paddler, this will be gentle, lazy course often shaded by trees. For the spectator, the banks are low and gradual providing easily accessible, unique and close up views of the participants for over a mile of the race.
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2024
Race Packet
IMPORTANT - A RACE WAIVER MUST BE PRESENTED TO RECEIVE A RACE NUMBER
Landmarks and mileage to watch for during the race:
START - 1776 Park from River Right side
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1.2-mile mark - Confluence with Mary's Creek
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2.5-mile mark - Old Creek Channel - Stay Left towards Bridge
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2.9-mile mark - Friendswood Link Road Bridge
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3-mile mark - Old Home Foundation on Left
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3.35-mile mark - Confluence with Cowart's Creek
SHORT COURSE TURNS RIGHT AND GOES UP​
COWART'S CREEK TO FINISH LINE
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4-mile mark - FM 528 Bridge
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5.85-mile mark - Overhead Pipeline Crossing - Pass Under Pipeline
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6-mile mark - Confluence with Chigger Creek
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7-mile mark - Left Bouy Turn @ Bay Area Blvd. Bridge
LONG COURSE MAKES LEFT HAND BOUY ​
TURN AND RETURNS TO CONFLUENCE WITH
COWART'S CREEK TO FINISH LINE
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11.25-mile mark - Make Left Turn up Cowart's Creek to Finish Line
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12-mile mark - ​FINISH - Stevenson Park - Take Out on River Right