Regatta on Roanoke Rapids Lake

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Just two more days to go for the Carolina Cup Regatta

on Roanoke Rapids Lake.

The racing begins at noon on Saturday at Roanoke Rapids Day Use Park.

The event will wrap up at 5 p.m.

Event coordinators are putting together the final details to make this

one of the most exciting events Roanoke Rapids has ever seen. They’re

expecting a big turnout this weekend and as such they need your help.

According to Coordinator L.E. Outlaw, if you’ve got a 16-foot to

21-foot power or fishing boat, he wants to talk to you.

“We still need four to six patrol boats to help out in case a boat

breaks down,” Outlaw said, adding, these volunteers will have the

perfect view of the race from inside the course.

Outlaw also noted pontoon boats don’t work well as patrol boats, but

they do need a pontoon for the start/finish line for the officials.

This is the first year for the Carolina Cup Regatta on Roanoke Rapids

Lake and it promises to be a thrilling family event free of charge.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers down to the park and enjoy

some great racing. No alcohol is allowed. Parking is available at

Belmont Elementary School and a shuttle will be provided to and from

the park. Racers will be available to talk with you and the kids about

the sport, and vendors will be on site with drinks and food.

If you would like to bring your boat out to volunteer call Outlaw as

soon as possible, and for more information call (252) 339-0795.

What you need to know:

Carolina Cup Regatta Powerboat Races.

•  Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27.

•  Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area Park.

•  Gates open 11 a.m., races from noon-5 p.m.

•  Parking at Belmont Elementary School, shuttle provided to event.

•  Food and drink vendors on site.

•  Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

•  The event is free.