A 15 1/2 mile circumnavigation of the Island of Jamestown, RI August 27, 2011
August 29, 2011
Epilogue We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, board members, sponsors and competitors who made this year's event so much fun. It required a special group of folks to be able to pull off the event at a completely different location with only 24 hour’s notice and make it look easy, so congratulations to all of you. The race course was smooth, competition was fierce and everyone seemed to have a good time. What more could we ask for?
Our board will take some time over the next few weeks to assess the outcome and look at what changes need to be made to make the race even more successful in the future. We will also consider a change of date and/or venue to try to increase our chances of having the race at our designated location regardless of weather conditions. Thanks again for coming, see you soon!
Oh, yeah, please see Latest News for the results.
Narragansett Bay, with its breathtaking views, beautiful rocky shorelines and challenging waters, is an ideal venue for an open water rowing and paddling race. The Counter Revolution Course goes one full counter-revolution around the main island of Jamestown from Mackerel Cove to the Pavilion at Fort Getty. With a distance of over 15 miles and a course that is not as straight forward as it seems, paddlers and rowers will have their mettle tested by irregular surf, navigation and variable currents throughout race.
We've put together what we think is an outstanding event complete with a post-race party, great food, entertainment, massage for all competitors and great awards for our winners at the Fort Getty Pavilion.
Please join us for the race and stay for a while to enjoy Rhode Island during the most beautiful time of the year!
A nod to our very generous sponsors without whom, this event wouldn't be possible
