Dartmouth Regatta SBA Programme 2016
24th - 28th August 2016
Contact: Dave Biss
Boats Attending:
Meteorite, Victoria, Halcyon, Clio.TBC: 3/4 others
Wednesday 24th Aug: HW 11:12 BST 4.6m
Launch from Totnes in the morning. Note that we can use the public slipway with our ‘usual arrangement’ of secure car & trailer parking again this year (near Steamer Quay) for a donation to the RNLI.
Eve: Reception Drinks at Ferry Cottage 6pm SBA Time.
Thursday 25th Aug: HW 12:00 BST 4.3m
11:30 am – judging for ‘best steam boat’ by Nigel Way MBE
12:30 – Luncheon at The Royal Castle Hotel
PM - DIY steaming or short steam up river for afternoon tea at anchor?
Displays:
Air displays may be added / changed at short notice
9pm Fireworks
Friday 26th Aug: HW 13:06 BST 4.1m
A.M. – DIY steaming/shopping etc
Early start (10am latest) for early lunch at Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay.
Displays:
Air displays may be added / changed at short notice
The Red Arrows (2 x flypast)
Saturday 27th Aug: HW 14:24 BST 3.9m
A.M. Messing about on the river.
15:00. Parade of Classic Craft (led by steam boats)
Depart moorings 14:45, return 15:30. Full details will be supplied on the day.
Eve Meal in a pub somewhere before the fireworks?
Displays:
Air displays may be added / changed at short notice
6pm Typhoon (aircraft)
9pm Fireworks
Sunday 28th Aug: HW 15:54 BST 3.9m
Steam up to Totnes at leisure during the day.
Costs:
As usual, this is a ‘pay as you go’ rally.
- Totnes car/trailer/(boat) storage in a compound is by donation to RNLI. Vehicles left at our own risk.
(If using another slipway/storage please pay direct, as applicable).
Useful info:
http://www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk/
Navigation guide:
http://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/cruising/RYAGuideRiveDart.pdf
Local Notice to Mariners:
http://www.dartharbour.org/port-notices/article/lntm-20-2016-port-of-dartmouth-royal-regatta-overview