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Regatta Info and Directions

Regatta Chair: Carla Moyer

Regatta Food Coordinator: Suzette Verdeschi

Regatta Food List

Upcomming Regattas & Events:

         ·         Norfolk Botanical Gardens

Driving time is approx. 30 mins.

Driving Directions:

Take I-64 exit 279 toward the airport.

Continue on Norview Ave the turn left on Azalea Gardens Road.

Turn right into Norfolk Botanical Gardens.

Pass through the post/entrance, where you will pay the Fee to park at the Botanical Gardens

If you arrive before 9 a.m. follow the parking attendant instructions. Parking is sometimes limited. Please be aware that if you park illegally, your car will be towed.  The regatta sight is to the left of the Botanical Garden Entrance Gate. (Bathrooms are available but often run out of supplies.  T-shirts will be sold. Dogs are not allowed.  There are outbuilding bathrooms (permanent) and a soda machine.  There are not, traditionally, any food vendors at this regatta but there is a cafe at the Gardens.  If you are a member of the gardens you may use all of your normal privileges - including parking.  All visitors may tour the gardens while they are at the regatta.)

·         Head of the James

Driving time is approx. 2-2.25 hours

Driving Directions:

Take I-64 West towards Richmond

Take Exit 200 to merge onto I-295 North toward Washington DC

Take exit 53A to merge onto I-64 West toward Charlottesville

Take Exit 175 for State Hwy 288 South

Merge onto VA-288 South

Take the exit toward Huguenot Trail

Turn Left at Huguenot Trail

Turn Left at Robious Forest Way then turn left at James River Rd

·         Mathews-Williams Wharf

Driving time is approx. 2-2.25 hours

Driving Directions:

Take 64 to Route 17(J. Clyde Morris Blvd) exit

Follow Route 17 North through Gloucester County

 Turn right on Route 17 Business after you pass Wal-Mart

 Turn right onto Route 14 at the first stop light

Follow Route 14 until you reach a stop sign (about 12 miles)

Turn right onto Route 14/Route 198. Stop at the first stop sign

Turn right again (there will be a Hardee's here)

Drive about 2 miles and turn right on Route 614

Follow to the end of Williams Wharf until you reach the parking attendant

Parking is in an open field (often muddy) and a fee ($10 I think) is charged.  A shuttle bus runs the rowers and parents in to the regatta area.  There will be parking in an open field on the left before you get to the Wharf.  There will be a parking fee. A shuttle bus runs the rowers and parents down to the regatta site.  When you get off the bus, the building on the left is where they screen print T-shirts as they are ordered.  Usually supplies last for a while and are very nicely done.

Large bulky items (such as large coolers) are allowed, but a struggle to get on the bus.  Because of the location, weather can be unpredictable.  Blankets and layered clothing are encouraged.  Bathroom facilities are temporary port-a-potties and can run short of supplies—wise to bring your own T.P.  They usually sell concessions to raise money for their club. A few of these regattas will offer some wonderful food choices (like crab cakes and clam chowder).

The road to the parking lot is paved but the actual parking lot is not.  No seating is available so bring chairs. Viewing rails along the wharf are excellent locations for taking pictures.  You can actually walk out on the piers to watch the races.

·         Occoquan

Driving time is approx. 3.5-4 hours

Driving Directions:

Take I-64 West towards Richmond

Take 295 North toward Washington DC

Pick up 95N toward DC

Take I-95 to the Lorton exit (Route 642)

Go right onto Route 642 (Lorton Rd.) to Furnace Road (Route 611)

Bear right onto Furnace Rd. to Ox Road (Route 123)

Bear right onto Ox Road and go 1.2 miles to Hampton Road (Route 647) (also marked by a sign for Fountainhead Regional Park)

Turn left on Hampton Rd. to Van Thompson Road

Bear left onto Van Thompson Road to Sandy Run Regional Park

The speed limit is 25 mph--strictly enforced. Do not bring dogs to Sandy Run Regional Park. Parking fee at Occoquan is usually $10.  Also noteworthy, this race site is a large park, extremely hilly and requires a strenuous walk to the viewing stands although a shuttle is also available for $2.00 each way.  You can set up chairs at the waterside but it does require a steep uphill walk back to the top.  Restrooms consist of port-a-potties that fill up quickly and run low on supplies, so come prepared.  Concessions are usually available.  T-shirts- Sales will go fast!