2025 Schedule of Events

Water Safety


  • We REQUIRE everyone to wear a USCG Approved life vest, ultimately the event is at your own risk, so the responsibility is of the boat captain to operate in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state and federal laws. 
  • It is REQUIRED that everyone operating their watercraft wear the Safety Tether (kill switch)
  • All safety guidelines by the State of OH, KY, IN as well as USCG should be understood and followed, even if not explicit in this safety notice or any other implied directions.
  • As always, use good judgment and be aware of those around you. You are responsible for your watercraft, its operation, including your wake.
  • You must “wet sign” the release form in order to participate.
  • We provide the route as a guideline and not an explicit rule. At any point, should the water conditions exceed your ability as pilot/captain or your watercraft’s ability to safely operate, take necessary action in a safe manner that is considerate of your crew and others on the waterway to seek safety. 
  • Be aware that commercial traffic including water ferries have the right of way.
  • Be aware that the river is a public waterway and you may encounter others who are not participating or have been made aware of this event.
  • It is incumbent upon the Captain of the craft to ensure the safety of the occupants and those surrounding them at all times.

Important

Contacts


  • Any Emergency Services
  • Phone 911 *please note your river location
  • Boone County Water Rescue
  • Phone: (859) 371-1234
  • Manhattan Harbor (Todd Crawford)
  • Phone (859) 468-1471
  • Lighthouse Point Yacht Club
  • Phone (812) 926-4505

Docking at

Manhattan Harbour


Dock space has been reserved for Rock the River Participants (ONLY)

Upon launching or arrival

  • Please be aware of the dock plan. Transient dock will be organized by class to assist in a more organized departure. Note that certain dock spaces will be reserved, please be aware.

Overnight Docking

  • We have arranged for reserved overnight docking on the Transient docks

Friday

Morning

9:30 - Registration opens at the Marina at Manhattan Harbour

(collect swag bags and sign release) 

11:30 - Registration closes 

(you can still register on Saturday morning)

             11:30 - Driver's meeting

(quick meeting to get everyone oriented)

             12:00 - Depart Marina and proceed to Cabana for the “Lunch” run.

Lunch Voucher provided in your swag bag 

Afternoon

4:00 - Boats can begin staging in preparation 

Please stage according to the number and staging procedure 

4:45 - Boats participating on the street party will start the parade

We have provided the route on the street party info page


Evening

5:00 - 11:00 PM Street Party

There will be limited shuttle bus available to transport to the street party 

**Courtesy of Nick Tanenbaum - Blacked out Transportation




Saturday

Morning

9:00 - Registration opens at the Marina at Manhattan Harbour

(second chance at collecting swag bags and sign release) 

11:30 - Driver's meeting

(quick meeting to get everyone oriented)

12:00 - Depart Marina for the run

(depart the marina per driver meeting instructions)


Afternoon

12:05 - Lunch at provided at LightHouse Point Marina in Aurora Indiana

Lunch Voucher provided in your swag bag 


Evening

5:30 - Dinner provided at Manhattan Harbour

Dinner Voucher provided in your swag bag 


6:30 - 8:00 Chip Turn in

(Poker Game is for all boat captains)

7:00 - Live Entertainment by local favorite Tyler Moore Band


8:30 - Auction/Silent Auction ends


8:30 - Poker Hands awarded