The Race is over! It was a beautiful afternoon!
Rene West of Haverhill won the Grand Prize brand new Toyota Yaris, generously donated by Emmett Horgan of Rockingham Toyota
Robert O'Hanley of Groveland won second prize, a pair of Bruins tickets for a game to be determined, generously donated by John Chemaly of Trinity Ambulance.
Milton Twombly of Haverhill won third prize, a foursome of golf generously donated by Haverhill Country Club,
Susan Pauk of Haverhill won 4 rounds of golf with cart, generously donated by Apple Hill Golf Club of East Kingston
Gene Boudreault of Haverhill won a pedicure and manicure, generously donated by the Nail Shoppe of Bradford.
Finally, Lisa Phillips of Haverhill adopted the 13th duck to cross the finish line. This gave her three chances at winning $1 million dollars, the opportunity generously sponsored by Pentucket Bank. Unfortunately, the number on her duck did not match any of the three numbers previously drawn. Lisa received a consolation prize, again generously donated by Pentucket Bank, including sports clothing, various valuable coins and a commemorative replica Red Sox World Series baseball bat.
In all, 8572 ducks were adopted! Thanks to all our sponsors and everyone for their generous support and hard work to make this event happen!
An estimated 10,000 yellow rubber ducks will race down the Merrimack River to raise funds for many local charities*
* Non-profits, schools, service clubs, etc.: Join us and raise a "Buck a Duck" for your cause! Contact us at jcuneo@communityactioninc.org or call the Rubber Duck Regatta Info Line at 978-374-5223 for more info.
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The winning ducks across the finish line win fantastic prizes like the Toyota Yaris; Bruins tix; golf outings and a chance at $1 MILLION.
Your purchase of a duck is the exclusive entry in the race
Noon on Sat., September 10th, @ both the race site in person and on this website, is the deadline for adopting yout ducks. Don't delay!
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The event is free to watch and open to the public, so adopt your ducks and come on down to the Basiliere Bridge on Rt. 125 and the Crescent Yacht Club, Haverhill, MA 01830.
The race can best be watched from the former Friend's Landing restaurant site on Water Street between the Riversedge Apertments @ One Water Street, Haverhill, and the Water Street Fire Station. This is across from the Central Plaza Shopping Center.
The public is also invited to view the race from the Crescent Yacht Club, on the opposite side of the Merrimack River at 30 Ferry Street in Bradford.
(see below for more information)
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Race Schedule
Saturday September 10, 2011! Duck drop at about (and no earlier than) 1 pm., depending on the tide.
Quacktivities:
Children's activities such as face painting, a children's "bouncy house" and duck coloring will be available at the Friends Landing site* beginning shortly after 9 am.
At the Crescent Yacht Club*, refresh-ments will be for sale and sponsors' display materials will be available beginning @ about 9 am This will also be the site for the announcement of winners after the race, and for a post race party.
*see right hand box for location info.
Parking: a small amount may be available directly on the Friend's Landing site. If not, park along Ginty Blvd. which is the next street up the hill, parallel to Water Street (running behind the shopping plaza). Parking is also available at the Crescent Yacht Club across the river for those choosing to watch the race from there.
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Where
Starting line: Basiliere Bridge (Rt. 125 Haverhill, MA)
Finishing line: Opposite the Crescent Yacht Club
The race can best be watched from the former Friend's Landing restaurant site on Water Street between the RiversEdge Apartments @ One Water Street, Haverhill, and the Water Street Fire Station. This is across from the Central Plaza Shopping Center.
The public is also invited to view the race from the Crescent Yacht Club, on the opposite side of the Merrimack River at 30 Ferry Street in Bradford where refreshments will be on sale and where winners announcements, sponsor displays and the post-race celebration will occur.
Duck adoptions and duck merchandise will be for sale at both sites. All duck adoptions must be completed by 11:30 am to be entered in the race. |
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Haverhill Rotary donates to over 40 local charities annually. Over the past 8 years Haverhill Rotary donated tens of thousands of dollars to over 90 charities total throughout the area. This year we hope to do even more. Please help us!
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