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80th Annual Jack Lake Regatta

Saturday, August 2nd & Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

Proudly brought to you by Jack’s Lake Association!


SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd

Boat Parade 

See Boat Parade page and registration form here 
 
 

Sailing Races 

This event will be held pending volunteers and entrant interest and registration.
 
See Sailing Races page and registration form here

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3rd AT ANCHORAGE MARINA & FOREST GLEN MARINA

          

 

Click here for downloadable PDF of the Regatta Program

 

MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRATION TABLES OPEN Sunday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

REGISTRATION IS FREE to JLA MEMBERS, THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN

MEMBERS MAY PRE-REGISTER THEIR FAMILY FOR THE REGATTA AND SELECT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: CLICK HERE
 
NON-MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN THE JLA AT THE MEMBERSHIP TABLE OR PAY A NOMINAL FEE OF $15 PER PERSON TO PARTICIPATE

    REGATTA RULES

    • All entrants must be REGISTERED prior to entering an event AND must WEAR ASSIGNED WRISTBAND 
    • ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL 
    • All persons ATTENDING and/or PARTICIPATING in this event do so at their OWN RISK and shall indemnify and hold harmless all persons connected to this Regatta from all claims or losses arising directly or indirectly from the Regatta 

      BAKE SALE: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

      BOOK SALE

      PUZZLE & GAME EXCHANGE AND SALE

      9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

      KIDS ARTS & CRAFTS TABLE: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

      AMAZING FOOD OPTIONS FROM GRAPE & WEDGE and THE LIONS CLUB BBQ 

      Our Piece of Paradise: A History of Jack's Lake

      free for all 2025 JLA members AT THE MEMBERSHIP TABLE


      8:00 AM FUN RUN ~5 KM RACE

      • Public Boat Launch to end of Shady Lane at FR 87 and back
      • Categories
        • Women: 12-15, 16-24, 25-39, 40-54, 55-64, 65+
        • Men: 12-15, 16-24, 25-39, 40-54, 55-64, 65+ 

      8:30 AM KIDS’ RUN 1.5 KM RACE

      • Public Boat Launch down FR88 & back
      • Categories
        • Children 8 & under
        • Girls: 9-11
        • Boys: 9-11 

      9:00 AM to 9:45 AM DISTANCE SWIM

      • from Anchorage Marina dock to island and back
      • Strong swimmers only  Each swimmer must be accompanied by their own non-motorized watercraft with a spotter, life jacket, whistle & safety equipment *3 whistles to summon help
      • Categories
        • Girls: 13-15, 16-18
        • Boys: 13-15, 16-18 
        • Women: 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
        • Men: 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ 

      9:30 AM Medal Presentations – Fun Run & Kids’ Run, Sailing Races & Boat Parade

      • at Forest Glen Marina 

      10:00 AM SHORT SWIM RACES at Forest Glen Marina

      • at Forest Glen Marina
      • Categories 
        • Kids with floatation devices (may start in water)
        • Females: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-25, 26-39, 40-49, 50+ 
        • Males: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-25, 26-39, 40-49, 50+ 

      11:30 AM Medal Presentation – Laurie Strano Trophy, All Swim Races

      • at Anchorage Marina

      12:30 PM PADDLING RACES

      • start off Forest Glen Marina Dock finish line off Anchorage Marina dock
      • LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN
       Event Categories
      Canoe: Adult with Child 12 or under
      Paddle Board: Open Girls and Boys 15 and under
      Kayak: Men 16 or over
      Canoe: Girls 15 or under 
      Paddle Board: Open 16+
      Kayak: Boys 15 or under 
      Canoe: Women 16 or over 
      Kayak: Girls 15 or under 
      Canoe: Boys 15 or under 
      Kayak: Women 16 or over 
      Canoe: Men 16 or over 
      Centipede: 4 person team 

      1:30 PM FIRE PUMP DEMONSTRATION

      • at the Anchorage Marina dock

      1:30 PM Medal Presentation for Paddling Races

      • at Anchorage Marina 
      *If you don’t have a team/partner for an event leave your name at the registration desk and we will find you one* 

      2:00 PM TUG OF WAR

      • between the Marinas in the water
      • Teams of up to 4 in all categories *No contestants under 6 years old *Only one team per person
      • Categories
        • Boys and/or Girls 6-9
        • Girls: 10-13, 14-17
        • Boys: 10-13, 14-17
      • Medal Presentations to follow immediately after event

      3:00 PM THREE-LEGGED RACE

      • at Forest Glen Marina lawn 
      • *Only one entry per person, age/gender strictly enforced can only move up in age if no other options
      • Categories 
        • Baby Crawl - must not be walking
        • Open (boys and/or girls): 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9
        • Boys: 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29
        • Girls: 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29
        • Mixed :(1 man/1 women) 30+ 
      • Medal Presentation to follow immediately after event

      4:00 PM EGG TOSS

      • at Public Boat Launch – All rounds open (boys and/or girls)
      • Categories
        • Kids 8 and under
        • Tweens 9-12
        • Teens 13-17
        • Adults 18+ 
      • Medal Presentations to follow immediately after event