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We appreciate the support of our local health professionals
Dr. Damian White
Dr. Daryl Lund
105-3949 Maple Way
3855-9th Ave 250-724-4492
Dr. Owen Brown & Dr. Anneleen vanZyl 4556 Gertrude Street 250-724-0166
Dr. H. Sperber
Dr. Johan Smit
4115 Sixth Avenue 250-724-3381 albernivalleydental.com
4425 Gertrude Street 250-724-1412
Dr. Freddie Meyer
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2-4565 Wallace Street 250-723-9421
102-3949 Maple Way 250-723-3211
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It’s What’s Inside that Counts Clean, wonderful customers, friendly staff, great food Separate area for gatherings Christmas gift certificates available
Kingsway
HOTEL
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On Johnston Rd Open Every Day 8 am to 9 pm
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The Middle of Everywhere
LIQUOR STORE & LAKESIDE GROCERY ARE NOW OPEN ! Come visit Sproat Lake Landing, we carry dry goods, bread, milk, soft drinks & chips, snacks, coffee, scoop ice-cream, slush puppies, camping sundries and giftware, cold beer & wine, spirits and mix, parking and picnic area.
10695 Lakeshore Road, Port Alberni, BC 250 -723-2722
www.sproatlakelanding.com
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DRAG BOAT RACES & Poker Run & Boat Show Hosted by the
Alberni Valley Regatta Association July 18-19-20, 2014
Featuring Unlimited Boats, Unlimited Jet and Unlimited Outboard Prize money for unlimited class winners! BOAT SHOW & SHINE JULY 18TH Will Pullford’s Pacific Chevrolet 4985 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni, 4:00 to 9:00
BOAT POKER RUN July 19th
Hosted by Fish & Duck on Sproat Lake from 4:00 to 7:00 Phone 250 724-4331
BOAT DRAG RACES/REGATTA July 19th & 20th Sproat Lake Provincial Park
(Highway 4, approximately 10 km East of Port Alberni) Test/Tune/Training and Licensing Saturday RACING ON SUNDAY!
Classes for all boats and all ages starting at 12 years old, 10hp and under to ski boats, outboard run abouts, Jet skis, flat bottoms, Jets, Hydros, and of course the unlimited class boats, plus exhibitions by the Hupacasath First Nations, dragon boats, out-riggers, standup paddle boards and the puddle ducks…
For more information, call Ray Nass at 250-723-3139, or look us up (Alberni Valley Regatta Association) on Facebook or our website at www.albernivalleyregatta.com
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Slots - Bingo - Dining - Meeting Rooms - Off-Site Catering Easy access just one block south of Hwy #4. Ample parking for RV’s & campers. (No overnight parking) 4890 Cherry Creek Rd., Port Alberni, B.C.
Cances Rimrock
250-724-ROCK (7625) Visit us online at www.chances.ca
@chancesrimrock
Know your limit, play within it.
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AVRA Regatta Schedule Friday Night July 18th 4:00pm to 9:00pm Pacific Chevrolet dealership Please bring boats for tech inspection and register if you have not already early bird registered. Boats inspected Saturday morning will be subjected to a $5.00 inspection fee.
Saturday July 19th 8:00am to 9:00am 9:00am to 9:30am 9:30am to 3:30pm
Sproat Lake Provincial Park Tech inspection, and registration Driver safety meeting ALL DRIVERS MUST attend. Qualifying and events and guideline to race classes will be as follows: •
10 HP and Under Stock • • • • •
Must be over 12 to ride alone Parent and child class any age… (could be a separate class) Requires: DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, hi Quality Life jacket or PFD\ No race engines or race propellers Under the age of 19 must have parent or guardian consent Form signed and be present at the race.
40 HP and Under Stock • • • •
Must be 12 years of age or older Requires: DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, hi Quality Life jacket or PFD\ No race engines or race propellers Under the age of 19 must have parent or guardians consent form signed and be present at the race.
115 HP and Under (Stock)
• • • •
Must be 17 years of age or older Requires: DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, hi Quality Life jacket or PFD No race engines or race propellers Under the age of 19 must have parent or guardians consent form signed and be present at the race.
150 HP and Under (Stock)
• • • •
Must be 17 years of age or older Requires: DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, hi Quality Life jacket or PFD No race engines or race propellers Under the age of 19 must have parent or guardians consent form signed and be present at the race
200 HP and Under Ski Boat Class (Stock)
• • • • •
V Hull ski Boats Must be 17 years of age or older Requires: DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, hi Quality Life jacket or PFD No race engines or race propellers (any propeller available from engine manufacture OK) Under the age of 19 must have parent or guardians consent form signed and be present at the race.
200 HP (and under) Pro Stock, Tunnel and Hi Performance Boats
• •
All hull designs OK Must be over 19, or have 2 years’ experience racing slower classes.
• •
Requires, DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, hi Quality Life jacket or PFD (race type life jacket highly recommended Requires return to idle foot throttle Any Race type propeller OK
260 HP (and under) Super Stock, Tunnel and Hi Performance Boats
• • • • • •
All hull designs OK Must be over 19, or have 2 years’ experience racing slower classes. Requires: DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, Race Type life jacket mandatory Requires return to idle foot throttle Any Race type propeller OK No exotic fuels, nitrous, nitro, Alcohol, etc.
Unlimited Class Outboard
• • • • •
All hull designs OK Must be over 19, or have 2 years’ experience racing slower classes. Requires: DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, Race Type life jacket mandatory Requires return to idle foot throttle Any Race type propeller OK
Personal Watercraft Class • •
• • • •
Must be over 16 Requires: DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, hi quality life jacket or PFD
Jet Boat Class All hull designs OK Must be over 19, or have 2 years’ experience racing slower classes. Requires: DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, Race Type life jacket mandatory Requires return to idle foot throttle
Flat Bottom/V drive Class • • • •
Whirl-a-way required for boats over 90MPH Must be over 19, or have 2 years’ experience racing slower classes. Requires: DOT helmet, Kill switch lanyard, Race Type life jacket mandatory Requires return to idle foot throttle
Unlimited Class Refer to Lucas Oil, FVDBA rules for this class
Poker Run – Sat. July 19th 4:00 to 7:00 – Hosted by the Fish & Duck Phone: 250 734-4331 to register
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Sunday Elimination Rounds Entry fees $10 for 10 hp and under, $20 for 40 hp and under, $35 for 115hp and under and $50 (including unlimited classes) for everything else, plus $25 to compete in second class. Entry fees include a weekend membership to Alberni Valley Regatta Association
Exhibitions Hupacasath First Nations (Canoe) Dragon Boats Outriggers Puddle ducks If time permits circle racing Exhibitions to take place Saturday and Sunday depending on availability and water conditions
Dollar Amount To Be Announced Unlimited Class Unlimited Outboard Unlimited Jet All classes and schedule times subject to change without notice. Classes may be altered and changed to match up best pairing after qualifying. Boats deemed to be unsafe will not be allowed to compete, your money will be refunded if you have early bird registered and your boat does not pass tech. There will be zero tolerance for racers drinking and driving. . All classes must also have a fire extinguisher and a racing number minimum of 10� tall black on white or white on black background. . Early Bird registration forms available at www.albernivalleyregatta.com
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Call Mitch Gardner, CFP Investment Advisor 250.723.4970 x B-5262 Argyle Street Global Securities Corporation is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund
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Proud supporter of the Alberni Valley Regatta Revival
Thanks to Lordco for supplying batteries for the Regatta
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Ka Ka ẃin Petroglyph site
ʔaps ka puł where Sproat River meets Sproat Lake
ťa qa mis Sterling Arm
ʕa ʔuk ķuk i kuut
[ ʕa ʔuk is lake; i kuut is Kleekoot. ] Sproat Lake
WELCOME to ’ HUPAČASATH TERRITORY ’ Since time immemorial the Hupačasath . First Nation have been part of this land. Every place has a name.
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Ladybird Engraving & Web Creations Ltd. 4544 Adelaide St. (250) 723 - 5239 Port Alberni,B.C. V9Y 6N3
Awards & Trophies Custom Decorated Apparel Promotional Products Graphic Artist Custom Designed Websites Sign Shop We Can Laser Engrave Almost Anything! Glass, Granite, Wood, Leather, Metal www.engravingbyladybird.com www.ladybirdwebdesign.com
HAVE YOUR BBQ AT OUR PLACE
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Serving Port Alberni Since 1969
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ea Br kfast, Lunch & Dinner
Our Banquet Room seats 94 people FREE You choose the menu items, WIFI buffet or our menu • Special Bar prices for groups Reservations • Sports Teams Welcome Welcome
& MORE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
SMORGASBORD EVERY SUNDAY
4:00 to 8:00 PM FAMILY RESTAURANT 4785 Beaver Creek Rd. 250.723.2474
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P.Y. MARINE
Motor & Parts Sales & Service
NEW LOCATION
Unit 2 2889 3rd Avenue Port Alberni www.pymarine.com 250-724-2322
Mike Nass 6042304835 WWW.HaulinNassRaceboats.com
Proud to be a part of bringing the Regatta to the Valley!
Alberni Valley
NEWS Every home ◆ Every Thursday ◆ Every day online 250-723-6399
www.albernivalleynews.com
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• 30 Year Re-roofing Expert • 2 ply membranes • Reliable Service • Fibre Glass Shingles • Certified Installers
FREE Roof Evaluation
• Mobile Home Specialist •Fully Insured
250-720-9288
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
ALBERNI VALLEY REGATTA ASSOCIATION FOR REVIVING THE SPROAT LAKE REGATTA
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THANKS TO THE TOY RUN SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE
Fish & Duck Pub Houseboats & Marina
Boat Rental # 250 724 4462 Pub # 250 724 4331 8571 Bothwell Rd. Port Alberni Fishandduckhouseboats.com
Our Regatta Group Appreciates The Supply of a Spill Kit For Environmental Safety By Dan Mihaychuk ~ ABSea Towing MANY THANKS TO
B&A Transmissions Your Transmission Specialists 4521-10th Avenue
250.724-9800
RUSSEL JEFFERY FOR HIS KIND DONATION OF MATERIALS FOR THE WINCH MAST ON OUR RESCUE BOAT
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Auto Collision
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Expert Repairs with full warranty ICBC Insurance Claims, or private No job too large, or small Latest Technology and quality service FREE estimates Courtesy cars available 250-724-3234 Call for an appointment Mon – Sat
Boat Repair & Finishing You have a problem? We will solve it with you. Professional work guaranteed! Small to large jobs – Cosmetic to structural repairs Professional heated shop with lifting facilities Aluminum – Fibreglass – Steel Above & below waterline paint specialist 250-724-3234 Randy or Tom email: urgels@shaw.ca 4780 Tebo Avenue, Port Alberni