2008 Preliminary Programme
Events in alphabetical order.AIR DISPLAYS
Red Arrows Display Team Saturday 30th August
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Thursday 28th August
Typhoon Display Friday 29th & Saturday 30th August
See Official Programme for full details of all air displays.
BARREL ROLLING FRIDAY 29th AUGUST
Open to teams of 4 adults. Start on Boatfloat Bridge, sign-in 10.00 a.m..
For more details contact Mr. J. HAWKINS, The Chalet, Church Hill, Kingswear.
BEST-DRESSED WINDOW COMPETITION
An event open to all catering establishments and retail outlets, organised in conjunction with Spot the Oddity Competition.
For more details contact Mr. & Mrs. P. NORTON - Telephone: (01803) 832048.
BOWLS DRIVE FRIDAY 29th AUGUST
Organised by Dartmouth Bowling Club, starting at 9.30 a.m. (sign in 9.15 a.m. prompt) on the 'All Weather' Green. Entrance fee £3.00 per player. Restricted to 64 players. Entries, with cheques payable to 'Dartmouth Bowling Club ; accepted on a first come basis, should be sent to Mr. BILL VARNAM, 2 Dart House, Oxford Street, Dartmouth TQ6 9AL Tel. (01803) 834371. Cheques will be returned should the entry not be successful.
CHILDREN'S COLOURING COMPETITION ALL REGATTA PERIOD
Collect pictures (price 50p) from the Dartmouth Yacht Club or Regatta Information Office in the Royal Avenue Gardens. Several age groups from 5 - 15 years. Class for Adults (non-professional only!) Organised by Dartmouth Yacht Club.
CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS COMPETITION THURSDAY 28th AUGUST
In the Royal Avenue Gardens at 10.30 a.m. The competition will be divided into 2 classes - under 5 years and 5 years and over, with prizes in each class.
CRAB FISHING CONTEST FRIDAY 29th AUGUST
Contest for children (in various classes) under 12 years of age. Sign-In on South Embankment from 9.15 a.m. See Official Programme for competition rules.
CLOSING CEREMONY SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
Brief 'Sunset' Ceremony at Old Dartmothians Flagpole at 8.00 p.m. and Official Closing Ceremony at the Bandstand at 1 ~.00 p.m.
DARTS MONDAY 25th & WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST
Men's Singles & Doubles, Ladies Singles & Doubles to be held at the D. R. F. C. Clubhouse, Roseville Street, organised by Dartmouth Rugby Football Club. See Official Programme for more details.
DISCO TUESDAY 26th AUGUST
Over 18's Disco at the D.R.F.C. Clubhouse, Roseville Street, organised by Dartmouth Rugby Football Club. See Official Programme for details.
FUNFAIR ALL REGATTA PERIOD
Variety of amusements & stalls by Anderton & Rowland.
GRAND REGATTA FETE SATURDAY 23rd AUGUST
In the Royal Avenue Gardens from 12 noon. Featuring Teddy Bears Picnic, Punch & Judy and Professor Fumble. Stalls available for local organisations. For details contact Mr. J. HAWKINS, The Chalet, Church Hill, Kingswear. Incorporating THE STRONGEST MAN & WOMAN ON
THE DART COMPETITIONS.
Plus an Open Challenge Trophy for juniors. For more details contact JOHN NORTON Tel.: (01803) 782244.
FIREWORKS THURSDAY 28th AUGUST & SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
Two spectacular firework displays fired from a pontoon in the River and centred on the Boatfloat Bridge commencing at 9.00 p.m. See Official Programme for more details.
FUN SAILING ALL REGATTA WEEK
Under the burgee of Dartmouth Yacht Club, Tel: (01803) 832305, the events to include:
ROUND THE HARBOUR RACE MONDAY 25th AUGUST
A fun handicap race for adults and children in safely - equipped craft up to 16ft long propelled by any means except power. Race starts at 1000 hrs - last start at 1100 hrs. Enter at Dartmouth Yacht Club from 0950 hrs Entry fee £3.00
MANOEUVRING UNDER POWER TUESDAY 26th AUGUST
Open to single screw vessels. Report to BRNC pontoon at your allotted time (1000 - 1200 hrs). Application forms from Dartmouth Yacht Club, 22 South Embankment. Entry fee £5.00
WATERBORNE TREASURE HUNT (9am - 4pm) WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST
Explore the river and town, crack the clues, and stalk your specimens! Requirements A boat (safely equipped), a crew, a carrier bag. Read your instructions, and then go for it! Return your answers and specimens by 1559 hrs Entry fee £5.00 Trophies and Cash Prizes for a113 events above. Prize giving at 2000 hrs on event day at the Dartmouth Yacht Club.
GOLF TOURNAMENT WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST
18 hole 'Open' Stableford competition with full handicap allowance played over the Championship Course at the Dartmouth Golf & Country Club.
Open to Ladies, Gentlemen, Seniors and Junior golfers who are members of registered golf clubs. All competitors must have a current` handicap certificate which must be shown on the day.
Gentlemen will play in one division - max. handicap 24 - for the Norton Cup.
There will also be separate prizes for members and visitors. Ladies will play in one division with the Willis Hart Trophy for the best Silver player (0 - 20) and the Smart Trophy for the best Bronze player (21 - 36). (The course will be altered to make the competition a non-qualifier) Seniors over 55 years will have separate prizes. Juniors (under 18 years of age on the previous 1 st January) will have separate prizes and compete in their own competitions. No competitor can win more than one prize.
Entry Fees are £20 per visiting golfer (Juniors half-price).
Full details are available from DARTMOUTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB o Tel.: (01803) 712016.
GRAND DRAW ALL REGATTA PERIOD CASH PRIZES
First Prize £3, 000 - Tickets available from various outlets from June. Draw takes place in the Bandstand on Saturday 30th August at 8.05 p.m. Details from Ms. D. COLLINS Tel.: (01803) 835648 or Ms. J. MATTHEWS Tel.: (01803) 834595.
HARRY SPENCER MEMORIAL TROPHY
The trophy is awarded to the person judged to have made the 'most outstanding sporting effort' by a Dartmothian during the Regatta. Written and signed proposals should be left at the Regatta Information Office. The presentation takes place at the Closing Ceremony.
INTERNATIONAL TROLLEY RACE FRIDAY 29th AUGUST
Races around the Boatfloat. All assemble at 10.00 a.m. Junior start 10.15 a.m. - Senior Start 10.30 a.m. - See Official Programme for competition rules.
KONTIKI RAFT RACE SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
Organised by the Kingswear Committee. Races to take place in Waterhead Creek, Kingswear. For more details see local press and regatta website.
LOCAL ROWING FRIDAY 29th AUGUST
To be rowed in Regatta Whalers and Regatta Blue Boats.
Heats will be rowed on Sunday and Monday, 24th and 25th August, with the Finals on Friday 29th August.
Entry fees for Licensed Victuallers Races -£60.00 per Licensed Premises. No entry fees for other races. Late entries may be ,accepted for races with no heats and less than six entries. No substitutes permitted after the heat has been rowed. Coxswains in Whaler Races must be over 15 years of age on the day.
Men's Licensed Victuallers Whaler (4 Oared)
Ladies' Licensed Victuallers Whaler (4 Oared)
Over 45 years Men's Whaler (4 Oared)
Over 55 years Men's Whaler (4 Oared)
Youth's Whaler - For 16 - 18 year olds (no upper age limit for coxswain)
Men's Open Whaler (4 Oared) o Ladies' Open Whaler (4 Oared)
Ladies' Over45`s Open Whaler (4 Oared)
Mixed Over 35's Open Whaler (4 Oared)
Long Distance Whaler (8 Oared)
Invitation Whaler (4 Oared)
Men's Championship of the Dart
Ladies Championship of the Dart Gent's Pair-Oared with Coxswain
Ladies' Pair-Oared with Coxswain
Mixed Pair-Oared with Coxswain
Junior Pair-Oared with Coxswain* *For 11 - 15 year olds including coxswain.
Mixed or single sex crews. Happy Families with Coxswain (Husband & Wife with Son/Daughter Cox.) Double Sculls for Local Sports Clubs
Entries with fees (where applicable) by 18th July to. - JOANNA EVANS, 8 Victoria Heights, Dartmouth, TQ6 9SP o Tel.: (01803) 833311 o E-mail; joanna.evans@onetel.com
Use of Boats for Senior Training - available following entries.
Use of Boats for Junior Training - Juniors will be permitted to train only during specified times and under strict regulation and will be advised
MUSICAL PROGRAMME ALL REGATTA PERIOD
A full programme of lunchtime and evening performances will be held in the Bandstand in the Royal Avenue Gardens. See Official Programme for full details.
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST
The parade assembles at the Guildhall and will march to the Royal Avenue Gardens, where a maroon will be fired at 7.30 p.m. The Mayor will open the Regatta and invest the Regatta Chairman with the Silver Oar.
PAVEMENT ARTISTS COMPETITION FRIDAY 29th AUGUST
Various classes for children under 15 years of age. All equipment supplied. Sign-In at 11.30 p.m. Contest 1.00 p.m. until 2.00 p.m. See Official Programme for more details.
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION ALL REGATTA PERIOD
A competition of black & white or colour prints on the theme of Regatta. For the Lloyd Attree Perpetual Challenge Trophy and other prizes. Entries to Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre.
PICNIC IN THE MARQUEE TUESDAY 26th AUGUST
With Alpha Connection o 7 p.m.- 1 a.m. o Dress : Black Tie o Tables of 10 or 12 supplied with tablecloths and glasses. Tickets at £30 each available from Mr. BASIL WILLIAMS, 28 Newcomen Road, Dartmouth TQ6 98N. - Tel. (01803) 832842 or e-mail: bizwiz@ukonline.co.uk
REGATTA GUARDSHIP ALL REGATTA PERIOD HMS Argyll
will be moored in the centre of the river. See Official Programme for details of arrival and departure days and times. Details of visiting times are available from the Official Programme and the Regatta Information Office.
REGATTA RECITALS WEDNESDAY 27th TO SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
Lunchtime recitals in St. Saviours Church. See Official Programme for full details.
REGATTA ROCK WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST
In the marquee on Coronation Park with The Commitments and Rumour. Over 18's only - No denim. Tickets £22.50 each available from the Royal Castle Hotel, The Quay, Dartmouth. Tel.: 01803 833033
REGATTA SHOPPING VILLAGE ALL REGATTA PERIOD
A wide selection of arts, crafts and gifts with local food and drink in the Marquee on Coronation Park. Entry Free. For more information contact Mrs. WENDY RENDLE, 7 Femdale, Dartmouth - Tel. (01803) 832435.
REVIEW OF CLASSIC CRAFT SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
A procession of classic craft with commentary. Entries and details from Mr. P. BURR, The Square, Kingswear, TQ6 OAA - Telephone (01803) 752202.
ROAD RUNNING RACES SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
1.30 P.M. FUN RUN RACES - on a flat, traffic free course.
Open to Boys & Girls of 9 & 10 years of age. Goody Bag to all finishers.
No entry form required - no entry fee.
2.00 P.M. ROAD RACE (5.1 MILES)
VETERAN LADIES EVENTS for over 55, 50, 45, 40 & 35 years of age.
VETERAN MENS EVENTS for over 60, 55, 50, 45 & 40 years of age.
SENIOR LADIES over 17 years of age.
SENIOR MEN over 17 years of age.
YOUNG LADIES over 15 and 16 years of age on day
YOUNG MEN over 15 and 16 years of age on day (Please Note: All categories run in the same race.)
2.05 P.M. BOYS & GIRLS RACE (1.65 MILES)
BOYS & GIRLS of 13 and 14 years of age.
BOYS & GIRLS of 11 years on the day and 12 years of age.
For more details contact STEVE & LUCY WALLACE - Tel. (01803) 834859
ROYAL REGATTA PROMS . SATURDAY 23rd AUGUST
Last night of the Proms style concert given by the Brixham Town Band at 8.00 p.m. in the Bandstand. Union Jacks and sturdy voices required. For more details contact Mr. J. HAWKINS, The Chalet, Church Hill, Kingswear.
SAILING RACES SUNDAY 24th - SUNDAY 31st AUGUST
Events organised by the Joint Regatta Sailing Committee under the auspices of the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta.
DINGHY SERIES SUNDAY 24th - WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST
Class and Handicap races for PY Dinghies, Laser, Topper and Optimist will be held during the four days at Dittisham - Helm briefing at 1400 hours each day.
PASSAGE RACE (YACHTS) WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST
Baltic Wharf Boatyard sponsored Passage Race from Brixham to Dartmouth for all classes of yachts. Organised jointly with Brixham Yacht Club - first start at 1530 hours.
REGATTA SERIES THURSDAY 28th - SUNDAY 31st AUGUST
YACHTS - Races for 0, IRC and PY yachts on the outer offshore course in Start Bay - first race each day at 1100 hours.
YACHTS, SPORTSBOATS and KEELBOATS - Races for PY, J80, Sport Boats, Squib, Scimitar, Shrimper, Devon Yawl and Old Gaffer on the inner offshore course in Start Bay - first race each day at 1030 hours.
CRUISING YACHTS - Fun race for cruising yachts in Saturday I st September. DINGHY TROPHIES - For all classes with special trophies for Junior entrants.
YACHT TROPHIES - For all 0, IRC & PY Divisions, J80, Squib, Scimitar, Shrimper, Devon Yawl, Old Gaffer, Cruiser event and Team trophies to be completed for over four days.
Prizes for all classes for Baltic Passage Race, Noss Marina Coastal Race, Old Pulteney Malt Whisky Sunday Races.
NORMAL ENTRY to be with Entries Secretary before Saturday 11 th August. LATE ENTRIES will be accepted at the daily fee up to 1600 hours on the day before the race entered. ENTRY FORMS FROM & ENTRIES TO: Regatta Entry Secretary, Royal Dart Yacht Club, Kingswear, Devon TQ6 OAB. Tel. (01803) 752704. Entries can be downloaded from the internet at www.royaldart.co.uk link to regatta.
SPOT THE ODDITY COMPETITION ALL REGATTA PERIOD
All business outlets are encouraged to get customers staring into their windows looking for something that wouldn't normally be there. Look for the posters in the participating outlets and see how many oddities you can find.
For more details contact Mr. & Mrs. P. NORTON - Telephone: (01803) 832048.
STEAMBOAT RALLY ALL REGATTA PERIOD
A rally of restored and new steam powered vessels moored on the pontoon outside the Dartmouth Yacht Club for your inspection.
Occasional parades culminating in being part of the Review of Classic Craft. Entries and details from Mr. R. VANES, 5 Elmswood Park, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge TQ7 4SA - Telephone (01548) 550519.
STREET MARKET ALL REGATTA PERIOD
Variety of stalls along the North Embankment from Royal Avenue Gardens to junction with Mayor's Avenue.
SWIMMING RACES SATURDAY 23rd AUGUST
All enquiries to Mrs. L. Maw, 117 Torridge Avenue, Shiphay, Torquay TQ2 7N8. Telephone: (01803) 400689 o Email: stevemaw@blueyonder.co.uk
TENNIS TOURNAMENT SATURDAY 23rd to SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
An LTA recognised tournament at Coronation Park & Britannia Royal Naval College courts, organised under the auspices of the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. Tournament Organiser - Mr. Colin Holman (01752) 894349.
OPEN EVENTS Men's, Ladies' & Veteran Men's Singles.
Men's, Ladies' & Mixed Open & Veteran Doubles
Family Doubles - Boy or Girl with Parent or Grandparent
Events Commence Monday 25th August o Finals: Saturday 30th August
CLOSED EVENTS Men's & Ladies' Singles & Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Veteran Mixed Doubles, Boy's & Girl's Singles Events Commence Saturday 23rd August o Finals: Fri./Sat. 29th/30th August.
AGE REQUIREMENTS - Veteran Men's Singles 45 + years
Vintage Veterans Men's Singles 60 + years
Men's Doubles 45 + years
Ladies' Doubles 40 + years
Mixed Doubles 55 + years
Family Doubles (Junior 8 to 16 years)
Closed Boy's & Girl's Singles 10 to 16 years
Veteran ages at 31st December, 2008 - Junior ages at 31st December, 2007.
Entry forms & details from: Mrs. J. ELLIOTT, Sunnyhurst, Bailey's Meadow, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 OQD. Tel. (01803) 770787. E-mail: julie@elliotts.fsnet.co.uk
TRACY WHITE CUP
This cup is awarded to a young person aged 16 or under who embodies the true spirit of Regatta entrants - highly competitive but with a keen sense of fair play. Written and signed proposals should be left at the Regatta Information Office. The presentation takes place at the Closing Ceremony.
TUG-OF-WAR SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
Men's (Open & L VA), Ladies (Open & L VA) and Plate Events. On Coronation Park, starting at 10.30 a.m. Entries restricted to 16 teams per event. Entries to Mr. ALAN SPENCER, 8 Victoria Heights, Dartmouth TQ6 9SP. Tel. (01803) 833311
WAITERS & WAITRESSES RACES FRIDAY 29th AUGUST
Open to licensed and unlicenced premises, more than one entry per establishment permitted.
Start on Boatfloat Bridge at approx. 9.30 a.m. Fancy Dress Competition. Entries on the day or to Mr. J. HAWKINS, The Chalet, Church Hill, Kingswear.
WEARA ROWING THURSDAY 28th AUGUST
List of events organised by Dartmouth Amateur Rowing Club under WEARA rules.
COXED EIGHTS MEN'S OPEN o WOMEN'S OPEN o MIXED
COXED FOURS MEN'S SENIOR Ao WOMEN'S SENIOR Ao MIXED SENIOR A MEN'S SENIOR 8o WOMEN'S SENIOR 8o MENS VETERAN B MEN'S SENIOR Co WOMEN'S SENIOR Co MIXED SENIOR C MEN'S NOVICE o WOMEN'S NOVICE o MENS VET. C & HAN. D MEN'S UNDER 18 o WOMEN'S UNDER 18
COXLESS PAIRS MEN'S OPEN o WOMEN'S OPEN
DOUBLE SCULLS Events for both Men & Women for the following status categories JUNIOR 18 o JUNIOR 16 o JUNIOR 14 o OPEN
SINGLE SCULLS Events for both Men & Women for the following status categories SENIOR Ao SENIOR Bo SENIOR Co NOVICE JUNIOR 18 o JUNIOR 16 o JUNIOR 14
QUAD SCULLS Events for both Men & Women for the following status categories JUNIOR 16 o JUNIOR 14 o MIXED JUNIOR 16
All coxswains must wear life jackets - WEARA and ARA rules o Composite
Crews are permitted in Veteran races ONLY o Doubling up at own risk
All entries should be sent to Mrs. S. BOWDEN, 15 Broadstone, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9NR. Tel/Fax: (01803) 834517 or suziesquire@aol.com
together with the correct entry fee - WEARA clubs £4.00 per seat o
WEARA registered Junior Rowers (under 18) £3.50 per seat o Non WEARA clubs £8.00 per seat.
Please make cheques payable to Dartmouth Royal Regatta. IMPORTANT - Please note entry closing date Saturday 26th July 2008. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
Entries will only be accepted on WEARA or ARA entry forms and club colours must be notified. The draw will take place at the D.A.R.C. Clubhouse at 6 p.m. on Monday 28th July 2008. Trophies will be awarded for the clubs gaining most points in fours & pairs races and sculls races.