The magnificent fresh water Lake Mainstay Resort will come alive on Sunday August 12, 2018 when the 18th Annual Regatta and Stage Show gets underway. According to promoters, the gates will be opened from 09:00 hrs and Regatta events will commence at 11:00 hrs. The Stage Show immediately follows after the presentation of cash prizes and trophies.
The Packages of Attraction includes: “Clash of the Daredevils!” Neil Gonsalves and Team from Pomeroon versus Dave Scott and Team from Bartica.
There will also be 13 Categories of Power Boat Racing and there will be canoe races and open swimming.
A memorial race in the 90 HP category will be held in honour of Orin Bell.
There will be over $3million in cash prizes and trophies to be won in the aforementioned events.
After the daredevil regatta races on the water, the big stage show and beach party will unfold with artistes the likes of: Yoland Nedd, Dancehall / Soca Artist; Vicadi, Chutney/Soca; Vanita Willie, Guyana’s Chutney Queen; Kadi Kish, Soca; Calibro Band, Brazillian Music; Lyndon Jumbie Jones, M.C & Comedian; Pream’s Mega Sounds, Essequibo Champion Music Fusion; Children Fun Park Merry Go Round, Trampoline & Castle, Food Court; Lake Mainstay Resort’s delicious meals & Others and Beverage Bars, Banks Beer, Stag Beer, DDL & Xtra Beer.
Lake Mainstay Resort Regattas have grown over the years and gained the reputation to be well organized, disciplined and the biggest in Guyana over the past five years.
“We are promoting a family event and anticipate in excess of 8,000 patrons from overseas and locals from across the Country, especially the Essequibo Coast, Region 2,” the promoters said in a statement.
This event promises to be massive and entertaining and management advises all attending to be early to secure a vantage spot to enjoy the many racing events all day long.
Admission: Advance: Adults ($1000) & Children ($500) and at the Gate: Adults ($1200) & Children ($700).