Upper Merion Boat Club is located on the Schuylkill River, in Montgomery County, about 15 miles north and west of the famous Boathouse Row in Philadelphia. The Club was formed in 1986 under the guidance of Tom Pappanastasiou, who still serves as our Commodore and general rowing guru. We currently have the following boats available for club member usage:
· 3 quads
· 6 doubles (one of them can be rigged as a pair)
· 6 singles
· 2 Alden/rec singles
Club Rowing Times
Beginning with Daylight Savings Time, club rows are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday mornings at 7:00am. During Eastern Standard Time, club rows are Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8:00am. Club rows are open to all rowers of all abilities. This is an especially good time for new rowers to come out and try the sport for free!
Directions to Boathouse
From the junction of the PA Turnpike (I-276), the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) and Route 202 in King of Prussia, proceed North on 202 to Business 202 ("DeKalb St. Bridgeport"). Bear left at the first light (staying on DeKalb) and go straight through the next light (junction with Route 23). At the next light, turn left into the parking lot for "Sunsational", proceeding about 300 yards along the river to the boathouse bay.
From I-95 North, take the Blue Route (I-476) North to the Conschohocken Route 23 exit. Go west on Route 23, following it to the junction with DeKalb St. Turn right on DeKalb and at the next light, turn left into the parking lot for "Sunsational", proceeding about 300 yards along the river to the boathouse bay.
From the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) East or West, take the Conschohocken Route 23 exit. Go west on Route 23, following it to the junction with DeKalb St./Route 202. Turn right on DeKalb and make a left at the first light, into the "Sunsational" parking lot. Follow about 300 yards along the river to the boathouse bay.
King's Head XV - Regatta on the Schuylkill
Join us for our fifteenth year of great rowing at the King's Head XV, on Sunday, September 30, 2001 for a day of friendly competition in King of Prussia.
To get an entry form for this year's race, call or email Tom Pappanastasiou (610/337-3624) - he'll FAX or mail you one immediately. But for even faster service, we've put our registration form online. All you have to do is print it out and fill it in.
In addition to the information on this page, make sure you get a copy of the Release Form, and check the schedule of events (SEE BELOW).
Finally, click here for a course map that you can print out. (SOON TO COME!)
Regatta Information:
Awards:
o Once again this year, medals will be awarded to the first and second place crews in races that have more than 4 entries
o Trophies will also be awarded to winning boats in sponsored events
Classes of Participants:
o High school
o Youth
o Novice singles
o Master singles
o Senior master singles
o Veteran singles
o Super veteran singles
o Master's crews
o Time handicapped events
o Rec/Alden/Little River Pro-Am
o Lightweights
o Club crews
Entry Fees:
o Singles: $20
o Doubles/Pairs: $30
o Quads/Fours: $45
o Eights: $55
Registration Deadline:
o Postmarked on or before September 22, 2001
o Phone registrations, late entries or incomplete entries will be assessed a $10.00 fee.
o Do NOT register via email, as you will be assessed a $10 incomplete entry fee
Payment Info:
o Checks should be made payable to "UMBCCRR"
o Send checks to Tom Pappanastasiou, 738 Hidden Valley Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Day Phone: (215)260-1121. Evening phone: (610)337-3624. FAX: (610)834-6556. Email: tompapp@prodigy.net.
Check-In and Weigh-Ins:
o At the Boathouse on Sunday, September 30, 2001 ONLY, from 7:30am to 11:00am.
For any information about the UMBC in general or the King's Head Regatta, call Tom Pappanastasiou (610/337-3624).
If you'd like to be on the UMBC email list, send a note to that effect to Mike McCusker
