Regatta 2023 – Have a Go!
For everyone who wants to get out on the water and try different activities – Regatta may be your chance!
We are planning ‘have a go’ sessions for coastal rowing and paddle boarding, and are also hoping to be able to hold some fun children’s sailing activities from the beach in conjunction with My Blue Pass. My Blue Pass is a local charity which provides water sports experiences for 8-16 year olds, in particular those who would not otherwise have the opportunity. You will find more information about My Blue Pass on their website Mybluepass
All of the activities are dependent on the availability of volunteers to run them, and of course on the weather – so fingers crossed for warm sunshine and light winds.
We will post more details of activities, timings and how to get involved as we get closer to the date so keep checking.
Paddle Boarding
If you would like to try Paddle Boarding we will be joined on Saturday 05 August by Stand Up Fun. Stand Up Fun are based locally on the Stour and offer a Paddle Board hire service including all equipment and buoyancy aides. You can find them on Facebook standupfun-paddle.
If you have your own Paddle Board and would like join in the fun we are also planning a fun paddle board race on Saturday afternoon – watch this space for details of timings.
Coastal Rowing
Have you seen the Club’s beautiful Harker’s Yard Gigs in action on our estuary and wondered what it would be like to try Coastal Rowing?
You will be able to see the Gigs engaging in some friendly exhibition racing on Saturday afternoon. Following the racing on Saturday and then again on Sunday afternoon we will be offering some ‘have a go’ at coastal rowing sessions. You will be in good hands as you go out as part of a crew with an experienced Coxswain and at least two experienced rowers for a short row.
Experience a different view of the Estuary, and if you enjoy it, there are opportunities to continue rowing as part of Stour Sailing Club.
Kayaking
On Sunday 6th August in the afternoon we are planning a fun kayak race, so if you have your own kayak and would like to take part watch this space for further details and timings.
