Upstate Watercraft Promotions proudly presents the Toyota/SEA DOO U.S. Regional Championship Watercross Races in Salisbury, Beach, Mass. during the Second Annual Sand & Sea Festival.
Showcasing the event is will be personal watercraft racing at it's finest - and spectating is free to the general public. Other activities such as surfing and kayaking, as well as family entertainment, live music on a beachfront stage, and the largest fireworks display north of Boston brings the Salisbury Center Beach alive during the festival.
Festival-goers can experience the many shops, arcades, food concession stands and nostalgia that have sustained the legendary beach destination since its beginnings in the1800’s as an elegant oceanside resort.
Course Set-Up
One of the country's leading personal watercraft racing circuits, each event features some of the nation’s top watercraft racers doing battle against each other while negotiating buoys, obstacles and pounding waves. Each racer will be vying for prizes and awards while en route to the prestigious American Power Boating Association’s Watercross Nationals Championship titles and cup.
The schedule includes:
Saturday:
10:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Toyota/SEA DOO U.S. Regional Championship Watercross Races
One of the country's leading personal watercraft racing circuits, each event features some of the nation’s top watercraft racers doing battle against each other while negotiating buoys, obstacles and pounding waves. Each racer will be vying for prizes and awards while en route to the prestigious American Power Boating Association’s Watercross Nationals Championship titles and cup. FREE
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Beach Volleyball Tournament
Sponsored by Latitude Sports Clubs
Register your two-person team for this two-day round robin event at Latitude Sports Clubs in Salisbury, Methuen, Andover and Bradford. Compete for cool prizes. Tournament is limited to 32 teams. Click here to register online.
1:00 p.m.
Half-time Free-Style Show
Freestyle segment that highlights the acrobatic abilities of these highly specialized athletes and their watercraft. One of the truly “extreme sports,” freestyle features some of the most gifted athletes on the beach, performing two-minute routines in an Olympic-style format for a panel of seven judges. Competitors’ routines are made-up from a series of choreographed tricks that are performed to music.
7:30 p.m. – Midnight
2nd Annual Fireworks Beach Blast Party at Surfside5 Beach Bar & Grill, Salisbury Beach. Join us as we celebrate the new excitement of Salisbury Beach with fun, food and premier fireworks views on the waterfront at The Beach Club. Check back soon for more details.
10:00 p.m.
Salisbury Beach Fireworks Spectacular
See the largest fireworks display north of Boston. Thirty-minute display to be launched from a barge over the ocean.
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Welcome to all racers to the 2008 race season. At Upstate Watercraft Promotions we are committed to answering any questions that you have and to making the 2008 race season the best ever! If you have any questions, no matter how silly they are, please feel free to call us at (585) 388-0049 or (585) 330-0742 or contact us on our contact page.
Pre-registration benefits you in the wallet and will get you off on the right foot to a great day of racing! NOTE: Registering anytime after Wednesday prior each event will involve LATE FEES of $20 per class- NOTE: Pre-registered racers who added classes at the race site will also incur a $20 late fee per class. Do yourself a favor and pre-register!
If using online registration - registration is not completed until payment has been made through PayPal - if you do not want to use PayPal, please fax or mail your entry form by Wednesday prior to each event to avoid late charges.
IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON STAYING IN AN RV AT SALISBURY, YOU NEED TO EMAIL UWP ASAP TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE!
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HOTEL INFORMATION - SALISBURY, MA Beachway
978-465-0336
Beach Grove Cottages & Motel
978-465-5813
Knotty Pine
978-462-4525
Driftwood Motel
978-462-9424
Lafayette Inn
978-465-3392
Michael's Oceanfront Motel
978-499-0260
Salisbury Inn
978-465-5584
Ocean Front Apartments
978-465-2942
Shoreline Motel
978-465-2929
The Inne @ Stripers Grille
978-463-3343
Village Inn Motel
978-462-7762
HOTELS IN THE NEAR VICINITY:
Fairfield Inn
35 Clarks Road
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-3400
Best Western Inn
9 Stard Road
Seabrook, NH 03874-4126
(603) 474-3078
Salisbury Boardwalk Partnership, Inc has asked that we post the following guidelines in order to maintain this site for the 2009 race season!
1. Pets must be leashed and have proof of rabies vaccination.
2. ATVs must have racer’s number plate.
3. Must wear helmet (bicycle helmet acceptable) while riding on ATV.
4. ATVs are to be used to only transport PWCs & equipment to and from the designated parking area or the pits!
5. ATVs are to be parked in the designated parking area or the fenced in pit-area only!
6. No passengers on ATVs.
7. See Race Officials prior to launching PWCs on where to launch and information on local boating regulations
8. No alcohol or smoking is permitted in the race/pit area.
Pre-Registration: Pre-registration highly recommended. Online, faxed or mailed entry forms and entry fees must be received by June 25th to qualify for pre-registration discount.
Click here for online registration............
http://www.upstatewatercraftpromotio...Entry_form.htm
If you have a question about registering please e-mail UWP at
QUESTIONS@uwpinc.com
Late Registration/Check-In: Friday, June 27th 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the UWP trailer you can sign-up for racing on Saturday and Sunday. (F YOU HAVE NOT PRE-REGISTERED PRIOR TO June 25th you will pay a $10 per class late fees! So make sure you pre-register to avoid any late fees.)
Late Check-in: Saturday, June 28th - 6:00 - 8:00 AM, IF YOU HAVE NOT PRE-REGISTERED PRIOR TO June 25th you will pay a $10 per class late fees! So make sure you pre-register to avoid any late fees.
Riders Meeting: Saturday & Sunday 8:30 AM
For more information, or if you have questions, please contact:
Upstate Watercraft Promotions, Inc.
1937 Fairport 9 Mile Point Road
Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: 585.388.0049
Fax: 585.388.7144
Alternative phone # 585-330-0742
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