Westport, California

The village of Westport invites you to its annual Great Rubber Ducky Race on Mothers’ Day, May 8, 2011.

Happy Mothers’ Day!

See details below…

Prices

Admission................................... free

Ducky Race.............................. $5.00

Barbecue................................. $12.00

child’s portion..................... $5.00

This event benefits the Westport Village Society, Inc., a public benefit corporation that manages the Westport Headlands and supports other community projects.

Location

The race is hosted by Westport Beach KOA, located about ¼ mile north of Westport (15miles north of Fort Bragg). Ducks race down Wages Creek to the ocean.

Schedule

11:15................................ Gates open

11:30-2:15................ Duck registration

12:00 – 2:30.............. Barbecue served

12:30............ Decorated Duck contest

~12:45........... Handcrafted ducky race

~1:30....................... Kids’ ducky race

~2:15.................... Classic ducky race

2:30.......................... Barbecue closes

3:00...................... Quilt raffle drawing

Menu

▪ Barbecued beef tri-tip*

▪ Spanish rice ▪ Cowboy beans

▪ Coleslaw ▪ Cornbread

▪ Iced tea or lemonade

*The vegetarian main dish is fajita-style vegetables.

Desserts, coffee, and soft drinks will be sold separately.

What to bring:

▪ Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

▪ Sleeved shirt or jacket

▪ Your favorite handmade or purchased ducky (or buy one at the race)

▪ Mom (We have a gift for her).

What not to bring:

▪Your dog (sorry)

▪Alcohol

Race Rules

Interference: Anyone who interferes with any duck while the race is in progress will be disqualified.

Eligibility:

▪ A duck may enter more than one race with a ticket for each.

▪ Any duck with a race ticket may also enter the Decorated Duck contest.

▪ No toxic materials or sources of power may be used.

▪ Entrants in all races must be too big to go through a toilet paper tube but small enough to fit in a paper grocery bag.

▪ Only manufactured bathtub ducks may enter the Classic race, but they may be modified by the owner.

▪ All races are open to all ages.

Prizes

Decorated Duck contest: prizes for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd places.

Classic Race: $40 cash for 1^st place; $25 for 2^nd; $10 for 3^rd.

Handcrafted Race: $40 cash for 1^st place; $25 for 2^nd; $10 for 3^rd.

Kids’: a prize for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd places, plus a surprise for every entrant.

Race Tips

Size counts. Within the allowed size limits (see Eligibility, above), the smaller your duck is,the faster it will be.

Caution! Strong headwinds. Breeze off the ocean can push your duck back if it is high and wide.

Don’t run aground. There are shallows and rapids that can catch your duck if it floats too deep in the water.

Don’t get upset. Many manufactured toy ducks have trouble staying upright, and may even run the whole race upside-down. Prevent this by attaching a weight to the duck’s bottom. a quarter held on with masking tape works well.

Quilt Raffle

The Westport quilters have produced another handcrafted masterpiece featuring waves and mermaids. Preview it at the Westport Hotel. You need not be present to win. Tickets cost $1.00 each, six for $5.00, or fifteen for $10.00. Buy tickets at the event or in advance at the Westport Store.