Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta

Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 27th, 28th and 29th August 2009 Sponsored by...
	Sailing Events Races are organised under the Burgee of the Royal Dart and Dartmouth Yacht Clubs. Sailing headquarters are the Royal Dart Yacht Club on the opposite side of the river at Kingswear. Racing takes place mainly in Start Bay and attracts entries from all over the country. Over 200 craft of different sizes, from Yachts to Dinghies compete in over 15 events, with thousands of spectators - the prize-giving taking place on the Sunday, alternating between the two yacht clubs Detailed information and entry forms are available on the Dartmouth Week web page.

The Regatta Committee look forward to the arrival on Wednesday 26th August, 2009 of the Celebrity Cruise Liner AZAMARA JOURNEY. The Liner on her first visit to Dartmouth will be the largest Cruise Ship ever to moor in the River Dart.
The 11 Deck AZAMARA JOURNEY has a tonnage of 30277, is 593' in length with a Beam of 95' and a draught of 19.85'.
The Dartmouth Harbour Master Captain David White is looking forward to the challenge of bringing this vessel into the harbour at approximately 0900 hours and turning her in the vicinity of the Higher Ferry, before bringing her back to her mooring in the middle of the Harbour. We are sure that the 694 passengers on board will enjoy their visit to the Regatta and will be made most welcome before they sail at approximately 2200.

HMS Tyne will be the Regatta Guardship this year.

Tyne is the first of the River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) built for Fishery Protection around the UK.
These OPVs, including sister ships HMS Severn and HMS Mersey, are taking over from the Island Class. HMS Tyne was built in Woolston Docks, Southampton and is based at HM Naval Base Portsmouth.
The current HMS Tyne is the sixth ship to bear the name in the Royal Navy.

More information on HMS Tyne from the Royal navy web site

Rowing Events
One of the Regatta's most popular events is the Rowing.
The Friday local rowing programme comprises events in Whalers, and "Blue" Boats, these boats are owned by the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, and were given to the Regatta by Organisations and Local People.
The WEARA events at regatta are extremely popular with local rowing clubs. We have Eights, Fours, and Pairs fighting it out over the testing course.
Dartmouth Rowing Club

Air Display
Once again, this years air display programme promise's to be action packed. With a mixture of Fast Jet, Rotary and Vintage aircraft as well as Parachutist's, Dartmouth Royal Regatta really is the best 'free' event in the south west.
Air Display Director - Flight Sergeant Jason Aylett

The PICNIC in the Marquee
Dartmouth's Premier Black Tie Event
Tuesday 25th August, 2009. 7.30 pm - 1 a.m.
Dress:- Black Tie Tables of 6 - 8 - 10 - 12. Tables supplied with tablecloths and glasses. Bring own food and drink. Bar available. On arrival enjoy the music of the duo Marnie & Me.
From 8 pm until 1 am Dance to the music of The Dance Band of The Band of HM Royal Marines (Plymouth) and Alpha Connection (Portsmouth).
Tickets Ł30.available from Regatta Hon. Sec. Basil Williams - 01803 832842 or bizwiz@ukonline.co.uk

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