Enter a team!

On July 5th, 2025 Teams will line up to see who can be the first to cross the finish line at the “Echo Lake Plywood Regatta & Waterfest” hosted by Amphibious Response Support Unit ONE at  Echo Valley Provincial Park, their toughest challenge ever. And we’re inviting you to build a boat and race along the mighty waters of Echo Lake competing against other teams to win!!!! 

Registration is free, but we do ask that you help raise funds for our organization, by collecting pledges of at least $400 per team (4 teammates per team). 

Register by JUNE 30!

To enter a team or for more information, please send us an email and we will email you all of the necessary documents including Event Information, Registration Form, Pledge Fundraising Tool Kit, Pledge Forms and answer any questions you may have!

You’re not a boat builder, that’s ok, just come out and cheer the teams along, and participate in the many programs we have for you and your friends and your friends and family.

There will be music, vendors, food and lots of action in-on and near the water. 

Admission is free of charge! 

(park entry fees apply), but a donation is always appreciated. So mark your calendar July 5, Saturday rain or shine at Echo Valley Provincial Park

Show your support by being a sponsor of the largest Boating/Water Safety and Waterfest in Saskatchewan!

You can sponsor by donating a prize, providing a financial contribution or both!

Contact us for more information on how you can be a part of this event!

Each sponsor is provided with recognition and benefits according to their level of support.

For more information contact us via email: arsu@arsu.ca  

For more information on how you can set up an activity, concession or promote your products/services at the venue drop us an email.

As a business, you can show your support by donating a prize to the Regatta.

In exchange for your contribution, we wish to offer you with the following:

• Opportunity to present prize to a team in person•Corporate logo recognition as sponsor on the ARSU1’s website with hyper- link to your website. Please forward logo to arsu@arsu.ca
• Recognition from event MC at the Plywood Regatta•Social Media recognition•Company name on Prize Board•Thank you plaque suitable for display in your place of business

 We kindly request that all prizes be provided to ARSU1 by May 31st, 2025

Please provide an approximate value of the prize(s) that you are offering

Prizes may be in the form of a physical prize, gift certificate or voucher

When providing a prize, please take into consideration that each team has 4 team members

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ARSU1 is committed to educating boaters and beach goers on our lakes and to help those in need on, in and near the water.

Your help is needed so that we can provide these services. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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• Sherp & Argo Sasquatch  
• Fly Board Demonstration  
• Amphicar Demonstration  
• Rail Safety  
• Queen City Drones  
• Acquired Brain Injury  
• Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan  
• Conservation Officers  
• Fish Hatchery 
• Transport Canada – Office of Boating Safety  
• Fort Qu’Appelle Fire Department 
• Lipton Fire Department  
• Saskatchewan Underwater Council  
• Life Saving Society
• Katepwa Sail Club
• Sask Science Center
• Escape Club
• WREX BMX Bike Demonstrations
• RCMP Recruiting
• Bright Eyes Dog Rescue
• Round of Apaws & Doobie Snacks 
• Costco Regina
• Gravelburg Mustard

Concessions: 

• Kona Ice
• Favorito Food Truck Traditional Filipino Cuisine Scoop Doggy Fort Qu’Appelle
• Bronco Joe’s
• ESC – A taste of Hungary
• Triffons Fort Qu’Appelle
• Cybr Punk by Paperback Beverage Co

AND MORE!

09:00 am Registration for Boat Builders

10:00 am Boat Builders start their build

11:00 am Open to the public (let the fun begin)

12:00 pm – 6 pm activities, displays and demonstration in, on and near the water!

1:30 pm Fundraising Auction

4:30 pm Regatta Race Begins

 5:15 pm Awards Ceremony Event closes at 6 pm