Regatta Programme
Modern river fun, races and family activities on and off the water.
On the water
Events may be added or withdrawn according to demand
- 12:00 Boatyard Sheave Race for Bursledon Gigs
- 12:15 SUP’s – Circuit race
- 13:00 Rigid hull rowing – Male
- 13:10 SUP – Fun race (paddler + dog or child)
- 13:20 Rigid hull rowing – Female
- 13:30 Bursledon Gig 2‑handed – short course
- 13:45 Inflatable dinghy rowing – male or female, any age
- 14:45 Rigid hull juniors – under 13 (male or female)
- 14:55 Canoe and/or kayak race
- 15:00–16:00 Holy Grail – small children in peanuts or other children’s craft (not a race – a search for sweets!)
- 15:00–15:30 Water Carnival and Jousting
- 15:30 Sculling over stern (Masterclass provided throughout the event)
- 15:30 Family race – any craft, 2 adults + 2 children
- 15:40 Blindfold race – 1 blindfolded rower/paddler, any craft
- 15:50 Egg and spoon race – 1 standing crew member with egg & spoon, any craft
- 16:00 Bursledon Gig Fisherman’s race – 1 person standing, rowing forwards
- 16:05 4‑handed paddling race – inflatable or SUP
On the shore
From 12:00 onwards
- 13:00 Fancy dress competition – Medieval theme
- Beer tent, food stands, cake stall, ice creams
- Face painting
- Sea shanties
- Traditional maritime crafts
- See the Hamble lifeboat close up
- 16:00 Sculling masterclass on the beach
Bring the whole crew
Family‑friendly races, music, food and river‑side fun all afternoon.
Saturday
29th August
Regatta Racing
Yacht Racing
Dinghy Racing
Sunday 30th August
Fun on
Hamble Foreshore
Gig Racing
Rowing boats
Rubber Dinghies
Fancy Dress
Face Painting
Traditional Marine Crafts
Refreshments
