Coeur d'Alene Viking Boat Races

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Watch this site and Lake Coeur d'Alene , for coming events like “The Viking Festival” and “Church Boat” practice for the coming races. A “Church Boat” is a large craft (12 meters, 40 feet) with 14 people rowing and one in the back steering. They are fast and fun. See History tab on the left for “History of the Church Boat”. Then return and click here to see “Church Boats in Action” video on the Toronto Vikingboatraces.com web site.

A Community Team Opportunity, “ The chance to make a difference .”

The “Church Boat Races” provide individuals, businesses, and organizations the opportunity to enjoy a great day at the lake, while making a valuable contribution to the community. We are encouraging teams to challenge groups, businesses and organizations to start a team. Your participation supports both the Coeur d'Alene Rowing Club and the Post Falls Rowing Club. These organizations teach our youth the value and benefits of good teamwork, required for success. Although the focus on race days will be the race competition, the races provide family fun and a variety of activities for members of all ages in the community. It is our wish that everyone will join us in the fun at the beach, the park and on the lake on race days, to enjoying cultural activities and the “Church Boat” races.

These events are suitable and enjoyable for teams of all ages, composition and skill levels. This being the first season many of the participants have never picked up an oar before beginning the pre-event training sessions. Come join us in the teamwork and the competition.