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	There were disappointments. Unscrupulous boat and engine manufacturers entered the contest and then did not come to the event. Despite trips out of town to secure competitors for Dubuque's event, on the days of the show less than half who said they would participate actually attended. (24) The same kind of problem affected Davenport the following year and then Chicago. (25)		There were disappointments. Unscrupulous boat and engine manufacturers entered the contest and then did not come to the event. Despite trips out of town to secure competitors for Dubuque's event, on the days of the show less than half who said they would participate actually attended. (24) The same kind of problem affected Davenport the following year and then Chicago. (25)

	The event in 1911, however, led to other regattas. The Dubuque Motor Boat Club held a local regatta in 1914 to remind people of the 1911 event. (26) A picnic and regatta was sponsored by the Dubuque Motor Boat Club in 1915. (27) A local regatta sponsored by the Dubuque Motor Boat Club was held following a picnic on September 24, 1916. Several thousand people watched from the shore as ten races were held with Carl ~~Ziepprecht~~ winning the most "firsts." (28)		The event in 1911, however, led to other regattas. The Dubuque Motor Boat Club held a local regatta in 1914 to remind people of the 1911 event. (26) A picnic and regatta was sponsored by the Dubuque Motor Boat Club in 1915. (27) A local regatta sponsored by the Dubuque Motor Boat Club was held following a picnic on September 24, 1916. Several thousand people watched from the shore as ten races were held with [[ZIEPPRECHT, Carl W.\|Carl W. ZIEPPRECHT]] winning the most "firsts." (28)

	Outboard motor boat racing was expected to draw large crowds to the Dubuque regatta of 1928. The event was sponsored by the Dubuque Outboard Motorboat Club of the American Outboard Association. Speeds of thirty-five miles per hour were expected. (29) Held on September 23, 1928 was held one block south of the lower high bridge to a point below the terminal warehouse. Special races would also be held for those with flat boats and family-type boats power with outboard motors. In addition a one-mile swim was scheduled and a canoe race. (30)		Outboard motor boat racing was expected to draw large crowds to the Dubuque regatta of 1928. The event was sponsored by the Dubuque Outboard Motorboat Club of the American Outboard Association. Speeds of thirty-five miles per hour were expected. (29) Held on September 23, 1928 was held one block south of the lower high bridge to a point below the terminal warehouse. Special races would also be held for those with flat boats and family-type boats power with outboard motors. In addition a one-mile swim was scheduled and a canoe race. (30)

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	They carried their shell (boat) down to the float and placed		They carried their shell (boat) down to the float
	it in the water, and with one foot on the float and the other		and placed it in the water, and with one foot on
	on a seat in the boat, they stood erect: then at a signal from		the float and the other on a seat in the boat, they
	the Day they shoved the boat from the float, and at another		stood erect: then at a signal from the Day they
	~~signal~~ they all sat down together and rowed out into the lake,		shoved the boat from the float, and at another signal
	the pretty movement eliciting loud and continuous applause from		they all sat down together and rowed out into the lake,
	the hundreds of ladies and gentlemen who thronged the lake front.(2)		the pretty movement eliciting loud and continuous
			applause from the hundreds of ladies and gentlemen who
			thronged the lake front.(2)

	The Dubuque Boat Club's executive board announced in August, 1890 the intention of organizing a "grand local regatta" on September 18th consisting of four oared, single skull, canoe, tub, log swimming, and free for all skiff races with prizes for each. (3)		The Dubuque Boat Club's executive board announced in August, 1890 the intention of organizing a "grand local regatta" on September 18th consisting of four oared, single skull, canoe, tub, log swimming, and free for all skiff races with prizes for each. (3)

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	In 1929 a regatta was part of the activities planned for the Chamber of Commerce's "Visiting Merchants Day." An estimated 10,000 invitations were sent out to merchants in the city and within a radius of 150 miles for the stag event to be held at Riverside "north of the city." Entertainment included a pole vaulting exhibition by [[CARR, Sabin\|Sabin CARR]] and a regatta of boats from cities along the upper Mississippi. (31)		In 1929 a regatta was part of the activities planned for the Chamber of Commerce's "Visiting Merchants Day." An estimated 10,000 invitations were sent out to merchants in the city and within a radius of 150 miles for the stag event to be held at Riverside "north of the city." Entertainment included a pole vaulting exhibition by [[CARR, Sabin\|Sabin CARR]] and a regatta of boats from cities along the upper Mississippi. (31)

	On September 11, 1938 police, National Guardsmen, and Sea Scouts cooperated in handling crowds that were expected to reach 15,000. Gates on the dam were lowered to prevent large pieces of wood from entering the racing area and to prevent a rise in water levels. There were six divisions of racers--three amateur and three professional. This regatta was sponsored by the ~~Greater Dubuque Association~~. (32)		On September 11, 1938 police, National Guardsmen, and Sea Scouts cooperated in handling crowds that were expected to reach 15,000. Gates on the dam were lowered to prevent large pieces of wood from entering the racing area and to prevent a rise in water levels. There were six divisions of racers--three amateur and three professional. This regatta was sponsored by the [[GREATER DUBUQUE ASSOCIATION]]. (32)

	In 1939 the regatta was scheduled for July 3-4. Again sponsored by the Greater Dubuque Association, the event was planned to draw even larger crowds. Officials of the Mid-west Power Boat Association assured Dubuque organizers that at least thirty-five of the leading midwestern powerboat champions including several national champions would be attending. The amount of prize money would be increased and would be awarded to eight places in each category rather than the traditional five. (33) To advertise the event, the committee in charge ordered 15,000 stickers and buttons, 5,000 admiral hats, and declared the purse money was $200 more than other regatta were offering. (34)		In 1939 the regatta was scheduled for July 3-4. Again sponsored by the Greater Dubuque Association, the event was planned to draw even larger crowds. Officials of the Mid-west Power Boat Association assured Dubuque organizers that at least thirty-five of the leading midwestern powerboat champions including several national champions would be attending. The amount of prize money would be increased and would be awarded to eight places in each category rather than the traditional five. (33) To advertise the event, the committee in charge ordered 15,000 stickers and buttons, 5,000 admiral hats, and declared the purse money was $200 more than other regatta were offering. (34)

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	Another regatta was held in 1949. Sponsored by the Dubuque Boat Club which had been organized in 1947, the event was termed for some reason the "first annual Dubuque Regatta." (37) Boats were expected to go 75 miles per hour with the potential of reaching 90. (38)		Another regatta was held in 1949. Sponsored by the Dubuque Boat Club which had been organized in 1947, the event was termed for some reason the "first annual Dubuque Regatta." (37) Boats were expected to go 75 miles per hour with the potential of reaching 90. (38)

	Again ignoring the history of regattas in Dubuque, the "second annual Dubuque regatta" was scheduled for 1950. (39) Held near [[EAGLE POINT]], the event was sponsored by the Dubuque Boat Club and the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association. (40)		Again ignoring the history of regattas in Dubuque, the "second annual Dubuque regatta" was scheduled for 1950. (39) Held near [[EAGLE POINT]], the event was sponsored by the Dubuque Boat Club and the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association. (40) Local competitors included Lauren Kunkel of the "Miss Dubuque" and Don Dick with "Hot Pipes III." (41)

	[[Image:outlaw.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1951 the Dubuque Boat Club again held a regatta near Eagle Point. Boats raced around a one and two-thirds mile course. (41) The 1952 regatta on August 10th featured only outboard motors because the river was considered "better adapted to smaller boat racing." The race was sanctioned by the Midwest Power Boat Association and more than one hundred boats were expected to participate. (42) The 1955 event was sponsored by the Dubuque Boat Club and the Central States Racing Association, Inc. (43) The 1957 regatta saw several drivers thrown into the water, but none were injured. (44)		[[Image:outlaw.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1951 the Dubuque Boat Club again held a regatta near Eagle Point. Boats raced around a one and two-thirds mile course. (42) The 1952 regatta on August 10th featured only outboard motors because the river was considered "better adapted to smaller boat racing." The race was sanctioned by the Midwest Power Boat Association and more than one hundred boats were expected to participate. (43) The 1955 event was sponsored by the Dubuque Boat Club and the Central States Racing Association, Inc. (44) The 1957 regatta saw several drivers thrown into the water, but none were injured. (45)

	Power boat racing returned to Dubuque in 1969. Sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE YACHT BASIN, INC.]] and conducted by the Hawkeye Stock Outboard Association of North Liberty, Iowa, the event was sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association. An expected seventy-five boats from a seven-state area were anticipated to participate in the two-day program. Although classified as a non-money making sport, cash prozes totaling $1,200 were offered over the two days with four places paid in each class each day based on total points in two heat races over the three-lap course. (45)		Power boat racing returned to Dubuque in 1969. Sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE YACHT BASIN, INC.]] and conducted by the Hawkeye Stock Outboard Association of North Liberty, Iowa, the event was sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association. An expected seventy-five boats from a seven-state area were anticipated to participate in the two-day program. Although classified as a non-money making sport, cash prozes totaling $1,200 were offered over the two days with four places paid in each class each day based on total points in two heat races over the three-lap course. (46)

	By 1983 Dubuque was becoming accustomed to the annual Sailboat Regatta. That year the event was scheduled as part of Riverfest. (46)		By 1983 Dubuque was becoming accustomed to the annual Sailboat Regatta. That year the event was scheduled as part of Riverfest. (47)

	Certainly one of the most unique regattas occurred in Dubuque in 1990. In that year 15,000 rubber ducks were raced down the Peosta Channel during Riverfest. Individuals could purchase a duck for two dollars. The prizes included a weekend trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota. (47)		Certainly one of the most unique regattas occurred in Dubuque in 1990. In that year 15,000 rubber ducks were raced down the Peosta Channel during Riverfest. Individuals could purchase a duck for two dollars. The prizes included a weekend trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota. (48)

	See: [[THUNDERFEST]]		See: [[THUNDERFEST]]
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	40. "Dubuque Holds Second Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 2, 1950, p.21. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=lJVSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jM0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=3360,1244805&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en		40. "Dubuque Holds Second Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 2, 1950, p.21. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=lJVSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jM0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=3360,1244805&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en

	41. "~~36 Boats Are Entered~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June 24~~, ~~1951~~, p. 21~~. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LQteAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8l8NAAAAIBAJ&pg=3695,3166827&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en~~		41. "Dubuque Holds Second Regatta," ''Telegraph-Herald'', July 2, 1950, p. 21

	42. "~~Boat Regatta Slated for August 10~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~July 27~~, ~~1952~~, p. 21. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~enVFAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~ubwMAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~2949~~,~~4008440~~&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en		42. "36 Boats Are Entered," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 24, 1951, p. 21. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LQteAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8l8NAAAAIBAJ&pg=3695,3166827&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en

	43. "Boat ~~Club Sets Annual~~ Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 10, ~~1955~~, p. 10. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~SPVQAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~nrwMAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~3414~~,~~915780~~&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en		43. "Boat Regatta Slated for August 10," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 27, 1952, p. 21. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=enVFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ubwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2949,4008440&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en

	44. "~~Thrills at~~ Boat Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~August 11~~, ~~1957~~, p. ~~29,~~ Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~q2ZFAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~PrwMAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~2001~~,~~4360213~~&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en		44. "Boat Club Sets Annual Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 10, 1955, p. 10. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=SPVQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nrwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3414,915780&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en

	45. "~~Yacht Basin Girds For 10,000-15,000~~ at Boat Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June 1~~, ~~1969~~, p. ~~12.~~ Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~48VYAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~Fb0MAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~6477~~,~~2239575~~&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en		45. "Thrills at Boat Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 11, 1957, p. 29, Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=q2ZFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PrwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2001,4360213&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en

	46. "~~Riverfest~~ Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~September 9~~, ~~1983~~, p. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~GPdFAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~KvAMAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~2210~~,~~1007002~~&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en		46. "Yacht Basin Girds For 10,000-15,000 at Boat Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 1, 1969, p. 12. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=48VYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Fb0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6477,2239575&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en

	47. "March of Dimes Plans Rubber Duck Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 30, 1990, p. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pDxFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nLsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3465,5542907&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en		47. "Riverfest Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 9, 1983, p. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=GPdFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KvAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2210,1007002&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en

			48. "March of Dimes Plans Rubber Duck Regatta," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 30, 1990, p. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pDxFAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nLsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3465,5542907&dq=dubuque+regatta&hl=en


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	[[Image:BR1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Johnsen]]DUBUQUE REGATTA. Regattas were popular events for Dubuque residents as early as 1864. To raise money for the [[NORTHERN IOWA SANITARY FAIR]], a regatta was held that had boats racing from the barrel factory in Dunleith to a point near the elevator on the Iowa side and finishing at the ferry dock near Jones Street. The mile and one-half race carried a purse of $100.00. (1)		[[Image:BR1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Johnsen]]DUBUQUE REGATTA. Regattas were popular events for Dubuque residents as early as 1864. To raise money for the [[NORTHERN IOWA SANITARY FAIR]], a regatta was held that had boats racing from the barrel factory in Dunleith to a point near the elevator on the Iowa side and finishing at the ferry dock near Jones Street. The mile and one-half race carried a purse of $100.00. (1)

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	[[Image:IMG_1880.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription reads--MVPA Regatta July 3 to 6-1911/ First Prize Trophy/ Class A Cruiser Race/ Won By/ Scrubber & Utea/ Clinton-Iowa/1911/ Pesented By/ Citizens of Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]		[[Image:IMG_1880.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription reads--MVPA Regatta July 3 to 6-1911/ First Prize Trophy/ Class A Cruiser Race/ Won By/ Scrubber & Utea/ Clinton-Iowa/1911/ Pesented By/ Citizens of Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]
	[[Image:IMG_1878.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]During the weekend of July 4-5-6, 1911, the Fourth Annual Regatta of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association was held in Dubuque. It was sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB]] which had only been formed the year before and therefore had no experience staging regattas. (8) As of June 24th there were twenty-six large motorboats entered in the races. (9) The course ran from 800 feet south of the East Dubuque High Bridge to three-eighths of a mile south of [[CATFISH CREEK]] with six races scheduled for each day. (10)		[[Image:IMG_1878.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]During the weekend of July 4-5-6, 1911, the Fourth Annual Regatta of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association was held in Dubuque. It was sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB]] which had only been formed the year before and therefore had no experience staging regattas. (8) It is certain the [[SCHEPPELE MOTOR COMPANY]] supported the event since its engines were prized. As of June 24th there were twenty-six large motorboats entered in the races. (9) The course ran from 800 feet south of the East Dubuque High Bridge to three-eighths of a mile south of [[CATFISH CREEK]] with six races scheduled for each day. (10)

	[[File:powerb.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Commemorative pin from the 1911 Regatta. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Some of the boats entered in the races were built just for the Dubuque competition at a cost between $40,000 to $50,000. (11) While the average Dubuque "pleasure launch" had between 2-5 horsepower, these boats were capable of achieving 300-600 horsepower. (12) Several of the entries created special attention. The "Dixie IV" was entered by the owner of boats which had captured the International Championship for powerboats the preceding three years. (13) Commodore Hughey of Bellevue together with Commodore Pugh of Chicago were expected to defend the western championship against the eastern boats. (14) The average speed of these boats 30-50 miles per hour--faster than a passenger train. (Note: In 2013 the world's record speed on water was 317.6 mph) (15)		[[File:powerb.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Commemorative pin from the 1911 Regatta. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Some of the boats entered in the races were built just for the Dubuque competition at a cost between $40,000 to $50,000. (11) While the average Dubuque "pleasure launch" had between 2-5 horsepower, these boats were capable of achieving 300-600 horsepower. (12) Several of the entries created special attention. The "Dixie IV" was entered by the owner of boats which had captured the International Championship for powerboats the preceding three years. (13) Commodore Hughey of Bellevue together with Commodore Pugh of Chicago were expected to defend the western championship against the eastern boats. (14) The average speed of these boats 30-50 miles per hour--faster than a passenger train. (Note: In 2013 the world's record speed on water was 317.6 mph) (15)

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	[[Image:outlaw.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1951 the Dubuque Boat Club again held a regatta near Eagle Point. Boats raced around a one and two-thirds mile course. (38) The 1952 regatta on August 10th featured only outboard motors because the river was considered "better adapted to smaller boat racing." The race was sanctioned by the Midwest Power Boat Association and more than one hundred boats were expected to participate. (39) The 1955 event was sponsored by the Dubuque Boat Club and the Central States Racing Association, Inc. (40) The 1957 regatta saw several drivers thrown into the water, but none were injured. (41)		[[Image:outlaw.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In 1951 the Dubuque Boat Club again held a regatta near Eagle Point. Boats raced around a one and two-thirds mile course. (38) The 1952 regatta on August 10th featured only outboard motors because the river was considered "better adapted to smaller boat racing." The race was sanctioned by the Midwest Power Boat Association and more than one hundred boats were expected to participate. (39) The 1955 event was sponsored by the Dubuque Boat Club and the Central States Racing Association, Inc. (40) The 1957 regatta saw several drivers thrown into the water, but none were injured. (41)

	Power boat racing returned to Dubuque in 1969. Sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE YACHT BASIN, INC.]] and conducted by the Hawkeye Stock Outboard Association of North Liberty, Iowa, the event was sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association. An expected seventy-five boats from a seven-state area were anticipated to participate. (42)		Power boat racing returned to Dubuque in 1969. Sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE YACHT BASIN, INC.]] and conducted by the Hawkeye Stock Outboard Association of North Liberty, Iowa, the event was sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association. An expected seventy-five boats from a seven-state area were anticipated to participate in the two-day program. Although classified as a non-money making sport, cash prozes totaling $1,200 were offered over the two days with four places paid in each class each day based on total points in two heat races over the three-lap course. (42)

	By 1983 Dubuque was becoming accustomed to the annual Sailboat Regatta. That year the event was scheduled as part of Riverfest. (43)		By 1983 Dubuque was becoming accustomed to the annual Sailboat Regatta. That year the event was scheduled as part of Riverfest. (43)

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	In 1901 the Dubuque Boating Association hosted its fourteenth annual regatta. The launch race was won by the "Star" with rowers representing [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]]. Its only competitor was a boat unfortunately called the "Mud Turtle." Carried out in front of the boat house, the afternoon's racing was followed by a dance. (7)		In 1901 the Dubuque Boating Association hosted its fourteenth annual regatta. The launch race was won by the "Star" with rowers representing [[DUBUQUE STAR BREWING COMPANY]]. Its only competitor was a boat unfortunately called the "Mud Turtle." Carried out in front of the boat house, the afternoon's racing was followed by a dance. (7)

	[[Image:IMG_1880.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription reads--MVPA Regatta July 3 to 6-1911/ First Prize Trophy/ Class A Cruiser Race/ Won By/ ~~Scubber~~ & Utea/ Clinton-Iowa/1911/ Pesented By/ Citizens of Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]		[[Image:IMG_1880.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription reads--MVPA Regatta July 3 to 6-1911/ First Prize Trophy/ Class A Cruiser Race/ Won By/ Scrubber & Utea/ Clinton-Iowa/1911/ Pesented By/ Citizens of Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]
	[[Image:IMG_1878.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]During the weekend of July 4-5-6, 1911, the Fourth Annual Regatta of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association was held in Dubuque. It was sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB]] which had only been formed the year before and therefore had no experience staging regattas. (8) As of June 24th there were twenty-six large motorboats entered in the races. (9) The course ran from 800 feet south of the East Dubuque High Bridge to three-eighths of a mile south of [[CATFISH CREEK]] with six races scheduled for each day. (10)		[[Image:IMG_1878.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]During the weekend of July 4-5-6, 1911, the Fourth Annual Regatta of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association was held in Dubuque. It was sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB]] which had only been formed the year before and therefore had no experience staging regattas. (8) As of June 24th there were twenty-six large motorboats entered in the races. (9) The course ran from 800 feet south of the East Dubuque High Bridge to three-eighths of a mile south of [[CATFISH CREEK]] with six races scheduled for each day. (10)

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	[[Image:BR1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Johnsen]]DUBUQUE REGATTA. Regattas were popular events for Dubuque residents as early as 1864. To raise money for the [[NORTHERN IOWA SANITARY FAIR]], a regatta was held that had boats racing from the barrel factory in Dunleith to a point near the elevator on the Iowa side and finishing at the ferry dock near Jones Street. The mile and one-half race carried a purse of $100.00. (1)		[[Image:BR1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Johnsen]]DUBUQUE REGATTA. Regattas were popular events for Dubuque residents as early as 1864. To raise money for the [[NORTHERN IOWA SANITARY FAIR]], a regatta was held that had boats racing from the barrel factory in Dunleith to a point near the elevator on the Iowa side and finishing at the ferry dock near Jones Street. The mile and one-half race carried a purse of $100.00. (1)

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	[[Image:IMG_1880.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription reads--MVPA Regatta July 3 to 6-1911/ First Prize Trophy/ Class A Cruiser Race/ Won By/ Scrubber & Utea/ Clinton-Iowa/1911/ Pesented By/ Citizens of Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]		[[Image:IMG_1880.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription reads--MVPA Regatta July 3 to 6-1911/ First Prize Trophy/ Class A Cruiser Race/ Won By/ Scrubber & Utea/ Clinton-Iowa/1911/ Pesented By/ Citizens of Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]
	[[Image:IMG_1878.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]During the weekend of July 4-5-6, 1911, the Fourth Annual Regatta of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association was held in Dubuque. It was sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB]] which had only been formed the year before and therefore had no experience staging regattas. (8) As of June 24th there were twenty-six large motorboats entered in the races. (9) The course ran from 800 feet south of the East Dubuque High Bridge to three-eighths of a mile south of [[CATFISH CREEK]] with six races scheduled for each day. (10)		[[Image:IMG_1878.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Ken Kozak]]During the weekend of July 4-5-6, 1911, the Fourth Annual Regatta of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association was held in Dubuque. It was sponsored by the [[DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB]] which had only been formed the year before and therefore had no experience staging regattas. (8) It is certain the [[SCHEPPELE MOTOR COMPANY]] supported the event since its engines were prized. As of June 24th there were twenty-six large motorboats entered in the races. (9) The course ran from 800 feet south of the East Dubuque High Bridge to three-eighths of a mile south of [[CATFISH CREEK]] with six races scheduled for each day. (10)

	[[File:powerb.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Commemorative pin from the 1911 Regatta. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Some of the boats entered in the races were built just for the Dubuque competition at a cost between $40,000 to $50,000. (11) While the average Dubuque "pleasure launch" had between 2-5 horsepower, these boats were capable of achieving 300-600 horsepower. (12) Several of the entries created special attention. The "Dixie IV" was entered by the owner of boats which had captured the International Championship for powerboats the preceding three years. (13) Commodore Hughey of Bellevue together with Commodore Pugh of Chicago were expected to defend the western championship against the eastern boats. (14) The average speed of these boats 30-50 miles per hour--faster than a passenger train. (Note: In 2013 the world's record speed on water was 317.6 mph) (15)		[[File:powerb.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Commemorative pin from the 1911 Regatta. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Some of the boats entered in the races were built just for the Dubuque competition at a cost between $40,000 to $50,000. (11) While the average Dubuque "pleasure launch" had between 2-5 horsepower, these boats were capable of achieving 300-600 horsepower. (12) Several of the entries created special attention. The "Dixie IV" was entered by the owner of boats which had captured the International Championship for powerboats the preceding three years. (13) Commodore Hughey of Bellevue together with Commodore Pugh of Chicago were expected to defend the western championship against the eastern boats. (14) The average speed of these boats 30-50 miles per hour--faster than a passenger train. (Note: In 2013 the world's record speed on water was 317.6 mph) (15)