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Apr 06, 2012 Sports
– River Swim & Run Bartica Run on tomorrow morning
With excellent weather the order of the day in the lead up to what is anticipated to be one of the most competitive Bartica Regattas, Regional Chairman Gordon Bradford is predicting an exciting time for the competitors, fans and sponsors.
Speaking with Kaieteur Sport, Bradford said that plans are well in train to bring off another successful event noting that activities would have already started with the Third Annual Aruwai Mining sponsored T20 competition organised by D&C Promotions.
“We will continue our sporting activities on Easter Sunday morning with the River Swim and the Run Bartica Run that will take place around the community. We expect a blast of a time at the Powerboat racing with all the big names expected to face off on Sunday and Monday.”
Bradford is urging fans to come out early on both days of the Powerboat racing since the organisers have taken a decision to run off the big races early in the morning when the water is calm, given that the experiences of choppy waters later in the day over the years makes it difficult for the bigger engines to operate at full blast.
The River Swim will not take place across the river as in previous years, this time around it will be held along the river banks starting at Dress Island and ending at the Regatta Golden Beach Pavilion, Third Avenue.
The Run Bartica Run will see the best short distance athletes in the community testing the stamina of each other around the streets of the community.
The big boys will then collide at the Regatta Pavilion circuit for the Powerboat, Canoe and Jet Ski races on Sunday morning from 10:00hrs sharp according to Bradford.
Some of the names that will feature at the Powerboat racing are Veteran Stephen Belle (Tattianna), Conan Belle, Clarence Belle (Quicksilver), Dave Scott (Jaguar), Christopher ‘Big’ Belle, Randy Belle (Waverunner), Neil Gonsalves (Czyzie Boy 2) from the Pomeroon and Henry De Silva among others.
Bradford is expressing profound gratitude to Office of the President for their support towards this year’s event.
Gratitude is also being extended Banks DIH, Ansa McAl Trading, GT&T and Digicel for the corporate roles they have once again played in making the event a reality.
A number of shows will also be held during the course of Regatta which will feature Jamaican artiste Taurus Riley on Saturday night, a Gospel Festival titled “The best is yet to come” is set for Sunday evening whilst there will be another concert dubbed “Throttle Down” is slated for Monday night featuring Karma Band and Ravi B of Trinidad and Tobago. All the shows will be held at the Bartica Community Centre Ground.
His Excellency, President Donald Ramoutar and Leader of the Opposition David Granger are expected to grace the activities with their presence.
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