Regatta Overview

Regatta is a tradition that goes back decades.  It is held annually on the August long weekend and is attended by the majority of islanders each year. Filled with races, volleyball, horseshoes, sailing, food and fun, there is something for everyone. We are happy to announce the return of the Snake Island Regatta for the 2023 season! 

Check out the photos from the Around the Island Boat Parade 2023 Boat Parade

Join us at the Regatta Saturday August 5, 2023 to hear the results of the voting

Click here to download this year's newsletter Summer 2023 Regatta Newsletter

SEEKING DONATIONS FOR THE SILENT AUCTION – PLEASE CONTACT membership@snakeisland.ca TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR DROP OFF. YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AND WE WILL PROVIDE RECOGNITION TO YOU AND/OR YOUR COMPANY

BOOKS AND WHITE ELEPHANT SALES ITEMS CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE REGATTA ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

REGATTA SATURDAY AUGUST 5, REGATTA SITE (LOTS 63-70)

PLEASE NO ATV OR MOTOROIZED VEHICLE TRAFFIC ON THE PATH DURING THE AROUND THE ISLAND FOOT RACE (9:30-10:00) PLEASE RESPECT OUR ISLAND RUNNERS!

8:45                  FOOD TICKET SALES OPENS

9:00-10:30        BREAKFAST

9:00                  MEMBERSHIP AND 50-50 TICKET SALES

9:15                  AROUND THE ISLAND FOOT RACE REGISTRATION

9:30                  AROUND THE ISLAND FOOT RACE START

10:00                BOOK SALE, WHITE ELEPHANT SALE, SILENT AUCTION (LOT 70), FACE PAINTING

10:00                T-SHIRT TABLE OPENS

10:15                ALL AGES FOOT RACES, 3 –LEGGED RACES, WHEELBARROW RACES

11:30                LUNCH OPENS

11:30                RUNNING AWARDS PRESENTATION

12:00                SWIMMING RACES

12:30                VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION FOR TOURNAMENT SATURDAY & SUNDAY See Volleyball Rules

12:30                CLOSE: MEMBERSHIP, 50-50 TICKET, SILENT AUCTION, FACE PAINTING

1:00                 ANNOUNCE MEMBERSHIP DRAW WINNER, 50-50 WINNER, SWIMMING AWARDS PRESENTATION

VOLLEYBALL AND HORSESHOES WILL START SHORTLY AFTER THE AWARDS PRESENTATION IS COMPLETED


 

Around the Island Boat Parade

The 2023 annual boat parade around the island will take place on Saturday July 29, 2023 at 6:00pm, starting in front of Regatta Site, (Lot 65). In case of inclement weather on Saturday, the rain date will be Sunday July 30, 2023 at 11:00am. Check the website and Facebook for updates. 

Decorated and theme boats are eligible for prize money:

  • 1st $100
  • 2nd $75
  • 3rd $50

We always look forward to the creativity, competition and enthusiasm generated by this event, and enjoyed by kids and adults alike! Decorated or non-decorated boats are welcome.  In case of inclement weather, the flotilla may stay on the lee side of the island.

Horseshoe Tournament

The 73rd annual horseshoe tournament will be run by John Morrison at Lot 79.

Singles August 5, 2023 1:30pm sign up, practice, game time.

Doubles August 6, 2023 9:00am sign up & practice, 9:30am game time.

Horseshoe Tournament Site: Lot 79. $10 per person entry fee for each event.

Dates and times for the horseshoe events are weather dependent. Check website for updates.

Snake Island Regatta Sailing Race

Commodore Pete Smith (lot 75) announces the Snake Island Regatta sailing race will take place on Sunday, August 6, 2023 starting at 11:00am in front of Lot 75. Awards ceremony to follow at Lot 75, bring an appetizer and your libations.