Kick off midsummer with Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta – where teams race homemade, cartoonish crafts through Maffeo Sutton Park’s waters for charity. It’s a spectacle of imagination, community spirit, and just enough playful chaos to keep you grinning (and maybe questioning your engineering skills). All funds benefit the Nanaimo Child Development Centre, so you can feel good cheering each splashy finish.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Boat building begins throughout park |
| 9:00 AM | Community Exhibition Vendor Booths open in Pavilion area |
| 10:00 AM | Pavilion Stage Entertainment begins |
| 10:15 AM | Children’s Mini Regatta: build foam boats & race them in rain gutters |
| 11:00 AM | SBR Team/Boat Judging begins |
| 1:00 PM | Races Begin |
| Time | Entertainment Pavilion Stage |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Opening Ceremonies |
| 10:15 AM | Emcee Introduction to NCDC & Event |
| 10:30 AM | To Be Announced |
| 11:15 AM | To Be Announced |
| 12:00 PM | To Be Announced |
| 12:30 PM | To Be Announced |
| 1:00 PM | Races Begin |
* Schedule subject to change. Check the official event schedule before you attend.
All proceeds support the Nanaimo Child Development Centre’s programs – turning laughs and splashes into vital services for kids with developmental needs.
Dive into details, team rules, and the latest race results at sillyboat.com.
