The Race
The 2nd Annual Gables to the Bay Regatta is a series of fun and challenging low-impact paddle races for canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and other divisions. Courses will run up to 5 miles through the scenic Coral Gables Waterway and Biscayne Bay with spectacular finishes at Shake-A-Leg Miami in Coconut Grove. The races will [...]
About
The Waterway Renaissance Project (WRP) is a donor-funded initiative to beautify and restore South Florida’s waterways and promote their healthy enjoyment by residents and visitors alike. The European Renaissance was borne out of the Dark Ages due to and Coral Gables is defined by 47 miles of unique and beautiful waterways with numerous bridges, natural [...]
Programs
Beautify Waterway Bridges Lime paints and patinas applied in Mediterranean colors by artists and painters in a DERM-compliant process. Landscape Surrounding Spaces Palms and Florida native plants installed by volunteers and City personnel at bridge entrances and on waterway embankments. Clean-up and Restore Seawalls Removal of overgrowth and invasive plants by private contractors on public [...]
Mission
Renaissance – rebirth, revitalization, new beginning; the Renaissance – a period when people in Europe took initiatives to emerge from the Dark Ages and lead new developments in art, literature, science, architecture, etc… Regatta – a series of boat races; synonyms – race, competition, contest, meet, gala => ga·la (plural ga·las – 1. a special event to celebrate something; 2. a sports competition; synonyms – festival, celebration, party, social event… Waterway Renaissance – a community-based initiative to bring people and resources from the private and public sectors together in order to beautify, revitalize, and enjoy their region’s waterways and bays and solve serious problems effecting their environment, infrastructure and quality of life. Region’s waterways and bays and solve serious problems effecting. The Gables to the Bay Regatta is presented by the Waterway Renaissance to bring people together on the water in support of its programs to beautify,...
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Beautifying
Generous funding from the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Partnership Program financed WRP’s initial pilot project on Granada-Mahi Bridge (pictured above) and is largely responsible for work now starting on Maynada Bridge. WRP will rely upon additional private donations of treasure and talent for future bridges, landscaping, environmental clean-up and other projects. There are many opportunities to participate and support the Waterway Renaissance Project. To learn more...
