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                                                                     GATOR HEAD REGATTA

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VENUE:  GAR Boathouse, 7400 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32641

PARKING:  There is parking for Team Trailers, food trailers, and coaches on our field as well as handicap parking. There will be signs leading Parents and Spectators to an adjacent lot for parking. All parking areas are within easy walking distance to the team trailers and tents. Parking is $5.00 for all vehicles other than boat/food trailers. 

TEAM TENTS:  Each team will have an assigned spot for their team tent. Grilling is allowed.

VIEWING:  There is limited viewing at our Parking Area which is located at the end of the race course. There is viewing at Palm Point Park. 

PALM POINT:  There is a second viewing location, Palm Point Park, it is one mile away on Lake Shore Drive.  There will be shuttles running on the hour to Palm Point.  There is very, very limited parking so we ask that you please use the shuttle we have provided, it is free. Palm Point will have bleachers for viewing a very clear and close view of the mid-point of the race course.  There will be a small concession stand for drinks and snacks and a First Aid station available.

BIKING TO PALM POINT: You may choose to ride a bike down there to view the races. To do so, head South from the GAR field on SE 74th Street. Follow the left curve in the road to Lake Shore Drive then continue South for approximately one mile. There will be a sign on the left for Palm Point Park. Lake Shore Drive is a two-lane road that follows the lake. It DOES NOT have a bike lane and cars are not always accommodating to pedestrians on that road. Please wear a helmet and be very careful on this road. It would be a beautiful ride for an experienced adult but not a safe ride for small children on bikes.

EARL POWERS PARK:  Powers Park is public access.  You may use the pier to watch the beginning of the race and there is some parking there.  THERE WILL BE NO TEAM OR FOOD TRAILERS ALLOWED AT POWERS PARK.  There will be no one from GAR monitoring this park during the event.  THERE ARE NO SHUTTLES RUNNING TO THE PARK.  However, if you would like to take your car there to view the activity at the starting point of the race, the pier is great for spectators.

MORNING COFFEE AND BREAKFAST STOP:  There will be coffee and light breakfast items available for purchase from 6:30a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
 

CAFE GAR Menu:  Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Sweet Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Beans, Cole Slaw and Drinks.  These items are for purchase. The food at this regatta is going to be very good, our grill master will start smoking the meats at midnight the night before and cookin’ all night!

T-SHIRTS:  There are many choices and something for everyone. We will have long sleeve, short sleeve, tank tops, and many different colors to choose from (even tie dye). All teams’ names are listed on the back of the shirts! These shirts have been pre-printed so they will last a long time! Please visit our T-Shirt Tent and find your favorite shirt, credit cards will be taken at this location.