Onancock Regatta Weekend

Onancock, Virginia
is located on the Chesapeake Bay's lower Eastern Shore.
The Eastern Shore of Virgina

1999 Review

Water Sports


Onancock Kayak Challenge
Onancock Wharf

Always fun to watch, a great time participating.  The Onancock Kayak Challenge, for the third year, has grown in popularity. Kayakers from around the Chesapeake Bay enjoy the beautiful meandering nine mile course that begins at Bagwell Bridge at the wharf on historic Onancock Creek.  The Onancock Kayak Challenge has become a part of the Delmarva Canoe and Kayak Circuit 2000.

Event Day:
Saturday, September 16, 2000
Information:  Contact Bill Thornton


A weekend of festivities for boaters and land-lovers, alike.
Boaters mooring out on Onancock Creek come ashore to enjoy the events while
kayakers get ready for the race.

The Great Paper Boat Race

The crowd at Onancock Wharf becomes
anxious as participants in this event get ready to start the race.  This is a popular event and everyone looks forward each year to the Great Paper Boat Race.  1999 was unique as the National Guard Unit located in Onancock participated for the first time.


There is hardly standing room!

And they are off.........


John Callandar, local Onancock resident and merchant is an avid participant.
Visit John's double storefront, Deadrise Enterprises, Ltd. at 3 & 5 North Street and take a gander
at his paperboat, "the Laura Ellen", hanging from the ceiling.  John invites you to stop by.

1999
Bill Thornton, Coordinator
Water Sports


Bagwell Oil Company
Onancock, Virginia
757  787-3580
Bagwell Oil Company has served the Eastern Shore of Virginia for generations. The Bagwell Family has strived to perserve Onancock's Chesapeake Bay heritage through leadership, guidance, and community participation throughout the years.  It is companies and businesses like Bagwell Oil that make this entire weekend event possible.  Our sincerest appreciation to Creigh Harris of Bagwell Oil Co. for his assistance in the 1999 Great Paper Boat Race and to Bagwell Oil Co. for their support.


Coming to the Shore, visit Onancock retail and antique shops for great savings; for local restaurants  & bed and breakfasts reservations and accommodations via the internet, begin by clicking here -  Town of Onancock  or  the Onancock Business and Civic Association web site.
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