After some exciting elimination races last week the stage is set for Gloucester to host our Canadian challengers in the 61st annual International Dory Races. This is an exciting week for dory racing enthusiasts, dory committee members, and the general public to witness tradition, skill and athleticism wrapped up in the friendly competition of dory racing between 2 nations. Saturday’s festivities will start with a pancake breakfast at 8AM followed by the dory races at 10AM. Competitors from Nova Scotia , Canada will come to Gloucester to compete in 5 divisions of 2 person team dory racing: Juniors (18 & under), Mixed Doubles, Women, Men Over 40, and Men Open. This is a great family event unique to Gloucester and Lunenburg NS that shouldn’t be missed. The 2013 IDRC Races will be dedicated to 3 members who recently passed away. Robert “Woody” Greeke, Fred Purdy Jr., and George Dearborn were all involved in the IDRC in different ways, but shared a passion for dory rowing that will live on in dory rowers for years to come.
Please find attached a schedule of events for the upcoming week. I hope all of our members and friends will make every effort to attend this week! Those who would like to volunteer to help out Gina Lampasi with the Awards Banquet, please email ginarow@gmail.com .
Good Morning Gloucester 
Breakfast is canceled. Races at 10:00.
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