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December 2021
Mathews Rotary Rockfish Tournament
Join the Mathews Rotary Club again for their annual Rockfish Tournament to be held the weekend of December 11th and 12th. Fish 1 days or both starting at sunrise. $175 per Boat for 4 Anglers, $25 per Additional Angler Guaranteed $4,000 in cash prizes! 1st - $2,000 2nd- $1,000 3rd - $700 1 Senior (65+) $100 1 Lady $100 1 Youth (15 and under) $100 Registration & Raffle is Friday, December 10th from 4 to 8pm at the Piankatank Ruritan Club…
Find out more »January 2022
Virginia Boating Safety Course
Details The course is free but advanced sign up is required due to classroom limits. A typical Boater Education Course lasts 6-8 hours with exam time. Completing this course and passing the exam meets the VA requirements. Who Needs Boater Education? In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly established a boating safety education compliance requirement which has been phased in over the past several years. As of July 1, 2016, all operators (regardless of age) of PWCs (personal watercraft such as jet skis, Sea Doos,…
Find out more »April 2022
Gwynn’s Island Race
Register Here RACE DETAILS 4 mile road run Starting and ending at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League, the route follows quiet backroads around the island, with a constant view of the water. The race course is 4 miles and the cost is $30. For those looking for a shorter distance, we will have a Free Fun Run open for everyone (distance just > 1 mile). 10 mile bicycle ride Weaving around the backroads of Gwynn’s Island, you’ll catch glimpses of the…
Find out more »May 2022
Tour De Chesapeake Biking Event
May 21st Weekend register now! Registration is now open! This year will feature 3 routes with 80 miles of country roads with views of farmland, mash, waterfront and beaches. Register in advance, walkups will not be available this year. Visit tourdechesapeake.org for more information about this fun-filled Virginia Cycling Event!
Find out more »Kickball Tournament
It’s so easy to join in the fun. Pick a Captain, add 9 others to make a 10-person team, and get ready to compete for a trophy – and bragging rights. Each player receives a team shirt included with registration – show up on May 21 & get ready to PLAY BALL. Teams must register by April 20; team rosters will be due on May 1. Registration information is online at mocva.net/kickball. Who can play. The Kickball Tournament is open to…
Find out more »June 2022
Mathews Micro Triathlon Series (MMTS)
We’ve created a SERIES of our very popular Micro-Triathlon events at Williams Wharf in Mathews County, Virginia. This series kicked off in 2018 and is back for another season. MMTS #3 event on July 30 has options for Micro Triathlon OR Sprint Triathlon. What’s a Micro-Triathlon? The micro triathlon contains the same components of a “regular” triathlon: swim-bike-run, with much shorter distances for each of those 3 legs. The open water swim is 0.2 miles, the bike leg is 8 miles and…
Find out more »September 2022
16th Annual Wharf to Wharf Swim
16th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Memorial Wharf to Wharf Swim Sunday, Sept. 18th, 2022, 1pm Williams Wharf Landing One-mile out and back open water swim across the East River to fundraise for the project and facilities at Williams Wharf.
Find out more »October 2022
Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon
Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon October 15, 7am mocva.com/marathon Run along peaceful, rural backroads in beautiful Mathews County, Virginia. Enjoy the fast, flat course that winds through dirt, gravel and paved roads and past the serenity of one of Virginia's last great countrysides. Registration will close on October 9 - cost is $50 for Half Marathon, $75 for Full Marathon. The race course is along open roads (not closed to traffic). “Caution Runner” signs will be prominently displayed along the route…
Find out more »April 2023
Gwynn’s Island Race
4m Run, 10m Ride or Run/Ride Duathlon: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County is the host site of this annual race. Join runners & riders in this unique tour of one of Virginia’s special locations – then hang around to enjoy the music & food. 4 mile road run Starting and ending at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League, the route follows quiet backroads around the island, with a constant view of the water. The race course is 4 miles and the…
Find out more »May 2023
Coastal Virginia (COVA) Kickball Tournament
Get ready to PLAY BALL! It’s so easy to join in the fun- pick a Captain, add 9 others to make a 10-person team*, and get ready to compete for a trophy – and bragging rights! Each player receives a team shirt included with registration. Registration Closes April 21. *$250/ 10-member team; for larger teams, add $25/ member beyond the original 10.
Find out more »Tour de Chesapeake
Premier cycling event on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay with 4 concise routes, each around 25 miles, which take cyclists from our own Gwynn's Island to Bethel Beach to the New Point Lighthouse. Each route has fully stocked rest stops, SAG support and lovely views galore! You may ride any route as many times as you like to add up the miles! We are the only ride that offers a WATER TAXI on an authentic Chesapeake Bay Deadrise within one of…
Find out more »June 2023
Mathews Micro Triathlon Series
Now in its 6th year, the Mathews Micro Triathlon Series kicks off in June for another 4-event series. Ideal for beginners to the sport of triathlon OR for experienced who want an opportunity to train & compete. MMTS #3 has options for Micro OR Sprint distances. Awards presented at the final series event in August to top overall finishers.
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