Brockville – The 17th annual 1000 Islands Regatta & Festival is being held this weekend, June 27th, 28th & 29th along the shores of the St. Lawrence River in Brockville.
The event will feature two days of Hydroplane racing, live music, as well as a Kids zone, vendors and food vendors in Downtown Brockville.
Everything gets underway on Friday at 5:00 pm when the gates open. Friday’s musical lineup is Twin Turbos, then the Road Apples, a Tragically Hip tribute band, taking the stage, finishing up with Honeymoon Suite.
Saturday night’s music lineup is Dirty Little Alibi, Eastbound of Bytown and Shania Twin.
On both Saturday & Sunday, the gates open at 9:00 am with the hydroplane races being held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.
The classes racing this weekend will include Novice, JSS (Jersey Speed Skiff), 2.5L, F2500, H350, Pro Hydro and Grand Prix.
For tickets and more information on this weekend’s regatta, please visit: https://www.1000-islandsregatta.com/
Hydroplane Racing League 1000 Islands Regatta Promo Below:
Local drivers to look for this weekend are:
Kolin Henderson (Ah Sum Secret):
Heading into his third year behind the wheel, he is fired up for 2025 with a fresh engine program, big thanks to Joe Sovie!
After a strong showing last season, including a win in the Brockville consolation final, he’s focused on building confidence, consistency, and climbing the ranks.
Catch him racing in front of his hometown crowd, proudly repping sponsors Toban Electric and Continuum Dental Care.
Bennet Armstrong (Totally Chaotic):
At just 17 years old, Bennet is driving S11 Totally Chaotic in the 2.5L class as a rookie in the HRL series.
With two wins already under his belt and a 3rd place spot in the championship standings, he’s ready to take on the hometown waters and race in front of family and friends!
Bert Henderson (Last Minute Again):
Bert is jumping in H8 Last Minute Again to compete at the 1000 Islands Regatta 2025!
Bert is an 8-time National High Points Champion, world record holder, and the 2019 APBA Presidents Trophy winner (the first Canadian to claim the title since 1932)
After a serious injury in 2024, he’s making his return to Regatta waters right here at home. You won’t want to miss this fan-favourite tear up the river in front of a Brockville crowd!
Tyler Kaddatz (Ahh Sum Secret):
He knows what it takes to win, with a 2022 HRL Hydro 350 Championship and Brockville Regatta victory under his belt.
Driving the H-195 “Ahh Sum Secret,” Tyler combines his technical skills as a mechanical engineer with a career in construction management to power his success on the water.
Watch for Tyler to bring the heat again this season!
Kent Henderson (H519-Team Toban):
Kent brings championship energy back to Brockville!
Kent came away from the races in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, held on June 14–15 with a win in the Hydro 350 Class with 25 pts.
A 2011 US Summer National Champion, 2x HRL F2500 High Points Champion, 2015 UIM World Speed Record holder, and H350 Valleyfield Champion in 2016 & 2017- he’s back where it all began and ready to race!
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