Press Releases
Adair, IA - October 13, 2005
Connect-A-Dock is Dock of Choice for Leading Fall 2005 Regattas
As a part of expanding Connect-A-Dock’s support of the rowing community, Connect-A-Dock will be participating in and sponsoring several key Regattas’s this fall.
“We are excited to have our dock used at so many nationally recognized events this fall” said Dave Youland, Vice President, Marketing of Connect-A-Dock Inc. “Our participation and sponsorship of Regatta’s is a key element of our promotional efforts supporting the rowing community. Our easy-to-install dock systems are the preferred solution for rowing clubs worldwide. Coaches and athletes viewing our docks at past Regatta’s are consistently impressed with our docks and their benefits of exceptional stability and ease of installation.” said Mark Coy, Connect-A-Dock sales director.
Connect-A-Dock will be a sponsor at the 13th annual Chattanooga Head Race and the Head of the Hooch, both held at a new rowing venue on banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This venue has undergone an extensive $120 million renovation and features two new 12 1/2’ x 260’ docks and two new 8’ x 50” gangways, believed to be one of the largest rowing dock installations in the world. The Head of the Hooch is the largest Regatta in the south with 4,000+ participants and 20,000 spectators. The Chattanooga Head Race was held on October 8, 2005 and the Head of the Hooch will be held in November 5 – 6, 2005.
“We are very impressed with the dock system that Connect-A-Dock has designed for us”, said Doug Beville, Regatta Director for Chattanooga Head Race which is run by Lookout Rowing Club. “This exceptional dock was the hit of the event and generated many positive comments. Our new dock made it incredibly easy for athletes to launch and return their shells. The addition of this dock has provided us with a truly world-class rowing venue.”
Connect-A-Dock is providing a dock and is exhibiting at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta. This 41-year old event is the world’s largest rowing event attracting 7,000 participants and 300,000 spectators along the banks of the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts.
Connect-A-Dock is entering its second year of sponsorship of the Head of the Schuylkill, the largest one-day Regatta in the world. Set in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, this event is in its 36th year and attracts nearly 30,000 spectators.
Ending this year’s rowing season, Connect-A-Dock is also a sponsor of the newly established Head of the St. John’s Regatta held at Lake Monroe in Sanford, Florida. The event enjoys the attraction of a new Connect-A-Dock dock and is expected to attract over 1,000 rowing competitors.
Connect-A-Dock will be used by the following regattas this fall racing season:
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Event |
Location |
Dates |
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Chattanooga Head Race |
Chattanooga, Tennessee |
October 8, 2005 |
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Head of the Charles Regatta |
Boston, Massachusetts |
October 21 - 23 2005 |
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Head of the Schuylkill Regatta |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
October 29, 2005 |
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Head of the Hooch |
Chattanooga, Tennessee |
November 5 - 6, 2005 |
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Head of the St. John’s |
Sanford , Florida |
November 12, 2005 |
The Connect-A-Dock systems can fit almost any need, and the versatile modular sections can create many different shapes and sizes with little effort. Whether it is a rowing dock, a leisure dock or a commercial application, Connect-A-Dock floating docks provide an environmentally safe solution. Coaches or rowing club representatives are encouraged to check out the Connect-A-Dock at these regattas.
Connect-A-Dock is the official dock of USRowing, and the Masters Rowing Association.
USRowing is a nonprofit organization with 14,500 members and is recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. USRowing selects and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition, including the Olympics.
With more than 7,500 individual members, the Masters Rowing Association has been and continues to be the fastest growing organization in the rowing community; its membership has doubled in each year of its existence.
ABOUT CONNECT-A-DOCK, INC.
Connect-A-Dock Inc. is a plastic marine products sales and marketing organization. Its current marine product line includes the 1000 and 2000 Series Connect-A-Dock plastic floating dock system. The 1000 Series has a freeboard of 8" (20.32cm) and the 2000 Series has a freeboard of 17" (43.18cm). Made from durable polyethylene plastic, the docks never need painting and will not rot, peel or splinter. Connect-A-Dock contains no foam, making it environmentally safe and completely recyclable. With unmatched stability and ease of use, the dock can be added on to and reconfigured very easily at any time.
Connect-A-Dock floating docks are winning international acclaim for ease of installation in residential and commercial applications. Connect-A-Dock is located in Adair, Iowa. Connect-A-Dock, Inc. is a subsidiary of Owner Revolution, Inc. also headquartered in Adair, Iowa