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A message from the committee Welcome to the inaugural Havelet Regatta. It may be our first, but we hope that it will be the first of many and will one day become a Guernsey institution. In early spring, a group of likeminded individuals who are passionate about the community, our wonderful natural resources and helping others, came together to work out how to bring a new regatta to life. Starting from scratch, we’ve learned a lot along the way. It has been a steep learning curve, but it has been great fun.

Once upon a time it was rare to see people swimming in Havelet or children building sandcastles on the beach. How times have changed. Havelet is now abuzz with activity. From ‘have-a-go’ rows to sailing classes. From freestylers doing laps of the bay to sedate bathers gliding as they chat. From paddleboarders to kayakers, from foil surfers to yachts there is constant activity in the bay. With all this going on already, a regatta just made perfect sense.

Other bays have their charm of course, and it might be an urban myth, but apparently the water is warmer in Havelet. Castle Cornet and the huge Castle Emplacement wall provide lots of shelter, and, made of granite, they both absorb and radiate back the warmth of the sun’s rays in a continuous cycle. In addition to it being in a sheltered position most of the time (Havelet literally means little harbour) and having acres of glistening sand, Havelet is super accessible. With the bus terminus right next door and ample parking for bikes and cars people from all over the island can make their way to Havelet.

Regatta we’re not exclusive at all, in fact, we’re the opposite - everyone is welcome and, where possible, we are taking steps to include events that everyone can participate in. And while there will be an element of competition and an opportunity for sportspersons to excel, the emphasis is 100% on enjoyment. We wholeheartedly believe in the magic of people actively coming together to have fun playing silly games and taking part in unfancy activities. We believe that some of the best times can be had when we are a spectator one moment and then all of a sudden, we take the plunge and become a participant.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers that are giving their time before, during and after the actual day to make things happen. We’d like to thank our wonderful sponsor Voyonic for putting their faith in us and agreeing to underwrite the event. Without their very generous support this regatta would not be happening.

We’d also like to thank the Rocquaine Regatta committee and team of helpers for their support and encouragement.

And last, but not least, we’d like you to thank you for coming to the regatta.

We hope you have a fantastic day!

There are all types of regattas, some are very exclusive and fiercely competitive. At the Havelet

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A message from the sponsors MAIN SPONSOR

From the first time we learnt of the new event being organised, we were delighted to be invited to sponsor the Havelet Regatta, in support of the Guernsey Cheshire Home which is a wonderful charity deserving of support.

While we provide international solutions for marine employment, we are especially proud of our island home, and it’s a pleasure to be involved.

The team at Voyonic are delighted to be joining Barrie & Odette for a fun day out whilst raising much-needed funding for a very worthy cause.

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The Guernsey Cheshire Home

The Guernsey Cheshire Home would like to thank the organisers, sponsors and attendees of the Havelet Regatta for their support with the exciting addition of this event to our fundraising calendar.

We have one aim: to provide care and opportunity for people with profound physical disabilities in as close to a family atmosphere as possible.

The Home first opened its doors in 1987 and was the brainchild of a group of pioneering islanders who recognised the need for a dedicated care facility for those local residents suffering from severe physical disability.

They wanted to create an environment far removed from the geriatric facility that many people with disability resided within at that time.

A Steering Committee was appointed and together they raised enough money from donations to buy

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and then refurbish a property in the Rohais, St Peter Port called Shorncliffe.

It provides a home for people who need constant care and are unable to live in their own homes.

Equally important though, is the preservation of dignity and individual independence, and providing residents the absolute right to live a life of their own choosing within a family environment, focusing on their ability and helping them live as fulfilling a lifestyle as possible.

Today, Shorncliffe is home to 11 full-time residents and a number of respite visitors all managing the challenge of severe physical disability aged from their 20s to 80s. The home provides full-time care for Bailiwick residents suffering from many severe physical disabilities including multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, spinal injuries, arthritis and the devastating effects of permanent paralysis.

The Home provides a real family atmosphere where residents have their own rooms, decorated and furnished how they want. Activities are provided every day including trips out, all with a focus on living an independent and rewarding life, something they would never receive in a hospital environment.

different and difficult existence in Guernsey.

The Home also provides specialist medical care with registered nurses, physiotherapists and posture specialists a vital part of the team. The home provides trips out through our volunteer carers and activity staff. There is a fleet of disabled vehicles the residents can call upon whenever they require a visit away from the Home.

“From day one this environment just gives you this feeling of euphoria. This Home is everything to me.

It may come as some surprise that the Guernsey Cheshire Home receives no direct funding from either the States of Guernsey or the Leonard Cheshire Disability Charity. Therefore, the Home must raise £1,100,000 every year to maintain this level of care and service.

Through the kind donations of islanders and an extensive calendar of fundraising activity, the Home can sustain its viability. Without the Guernsey Cheshire Home, these islanders living with the effects of disability would have a very

One of our residents, Charlie Trebilcock, has called Shorncliffe home for the past nine years and appreciates how much of a difference the charity has made in his life. He explains;

“If this Home didn’t exist, I’d be in an old people’s home. That doesn’t sound very appealing.”

One of several inspiring residents who live their life on the best terms possible despite their disability, Charlie’s quality of life simply would not be possible if the Home was not operating.

Day patient Sean Simms appreciates being able to relate to other wheelchair users when he spends time at the Home and is grateful for the respite it provides for his partner.

“It gives my partner a chance to have a bit of time away from me, so she’s got some downtime as well.

It might only be five or six hours but it lets her relax and know that she doesn’t have to worry about me.”

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Supporting the Home There are many ways that you can support the home financially as an individual, or for your company to become a supporter.

initiatives. For just £10 per ticket with all proceeds going to the Home, you will be entered into a draw to win your bespoke holiday of a lifetime.

During the Regatta there will be volunteers with buckets and SumUp machines making collections for the home. Several of the food and beverage vendors have agreed to donate a share of their takings on the day, so you can do your bit for the home by just enjoying the Regatta.

Prize draw is open to residents of the Bailiwick of Guernsey only, aged 18 years and older.

Full T&Cs online.

If you’d like to donate by card, you can visit guernseycheshirehome.org and click the Donate button, or scan the QR code on the right.

Also on our website, you can enter the Dream Holiday Draw, one of the home’s most popular

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As well as the island’s community having fun with the sound of laughter and the ocean filling Havelet Bay, the first Havelet Regatta seeks to provide an inclusive and sustainable event at the end of summer.

“It is not a sophisticated thing - it is the spirit of community and we would like to break down barriers by making our event as inclusive as possible with activities suited to all. Everybody can have a go at pretty much everything.”

Supported by Voyonic and raising funds for the Guernsey Cheshire Home, the St Peter Port-based regatta will bring games, local music and more to land, sand and sea.

With Guernsey’s town and Castle Cornet acting as the backdrop to the event, Odette, a long-time town resident, believes that Havelet Bay is the perfect place for everyone to access and enjoy the seaside fun of a classic regatta.

Havelet Regatta’s chairperson Odette Duerden is hoping for the inaugural event to create ‘simple pleasures’ for islanders while not having a big impact on the environment.

She said: “I think there is something incredibly special about coming together and just having fun, creating moments where everybody can forget about daily worries, have a laugh and mess around playing games.

Odette added that the Havelet Regatta puts a lot of focus on staying green: “Big events can have a big impact on the environment, everybody who has already signed up is trying to do this as sustainably as possible and are very keen to make the most of the natural resources. It is DIY fun.”

We hope you enjoy the inaugural Havelet Regatta in the last taste of summer sun.

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General Information Getting here

Got a question?

The bus terminus is right next door and there is ample parking for bikes and cars. Please visit buses.gg for up-to-date information.

Before the day, enquiries can be made at info@haveletregatta.gg.

Between 07:00 and 19:00 Les Echelons and the section of the South Esplanade from the Castle Emplacement to just before La Valette and the bottom of the Val des Terres and Havelet Road will be closed. Access to the bathing pools, Octopus Restaurant and Bar and the Underground Military Museum will remain open.

On the day, enquiries can be made at the commentary trailer near the seawall by the northern slipway or ask anyone in a pink helper’s t-shirt.

Food and Beverages There will be a food and beverages zone with some of the island’s best street food providers and mobile bars on hand to look after you.

Awards Trophies will be awarded to the winners of the following events: the Office Chair Races, the Fun Swim Run Race, the swimming race and the Fishing Boat Sail-by.

In all other events, medals and rosettes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings, and the judge may award a rosette for special effort.

At the end of each event, there will be water and soft drinks for all competitors.

Judge’s decision In all competitions the judge’s decision is final.

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Spot the difference Can you find all 10 differences?

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Sailing - 3 races series The Guernsey Yacht Club will organise three short sailing dinghy races to be sailed back-to-back with the first starting at 10.00 hrs. The Club’s standard notice of race and sailing instructions will be used and there will be prizes for the best ‘Barn-Find’, Sea Scout, Junior and others at the Race Officer’s discretion. If you’re interested and want to get involved contact David Aslett at aslett@cwgsy. net or come to the Guernsey Yacht Club at 8.30 on the day.

10:00 17:00

Crafts - Digital Brushstroke & decorate a scallop shell

10:00 17:00

Crafts - screen printing, community mosaic project

10:00 17:00

Iced biscuit decorating

10:00 17:00

Havelet Fête

Sarnia Arts and Crafts invites everyone to add a brushstroke to the Digital Canvas to make an artwork for Guernsey! And if you’re under 16 years, why not decorate a scallop shell?

Come and get stuck in making things - screen printing a cloth bag and taking part in our Mass Mosaic session, courtesy of Iris and Dora!

Children, why not paint a delicious homemade biscuit with a seaside theme using brightly coloured food colours with Scrumptious Cupcakes. You can eat it yourself or give it to somebody special!

Try your hand at a collection of well-loved traditional summer fête games. From splat the rat to pick a boat there is sure to be something to amuse you.

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TIME

EVENTS

10:00 18:00

Climbing Tower

10:15 11:00

Water Polo Demo

12:00

Havelet Regatta Swimming Race (approx 800m)

Come and climb Outdoor Guernsey’s 8 metre tall climbing tower with auto-belays. Safety equipment will be provided, but please wear sensible shoes.

Guernsey Water Polo LBG has grown from strength to strength in the last few years and members compete regularly in UK events at the highest level. See their skills and the fast-moving action as they warm up with a demonstration near the Havelet beach to start our day of events in the water.

Entrants must be 12 years or over and able to complete the course strongly in 15-20 minutes. Assemble on the beach to register at 11.30 with the regatta official who will have absolute discretion to close the list of entrants to 40 persons. All entrants will be given numbered caps which will be collected against individual names at the finish. Mens and Ladies first placed winners.

12:00 14:00

Pavement art - A-frame chalk boards

13:30

Fun-Swim-Run

Under 7 years from 12:00, under-11 years from 13:00. Come and produce some chalk artworks on the chalkboards. (Thanks to the Rocquaine Regatta for the very kind loan!)

Learn more overleaf.

Times may vary

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Fun-swim-run

13:30

The Fun-Swim-Run is a new event created for the Regatta. We have taken inspiration from the popular swim and run events that have recently come to the Channel Islands.

swim around a short course while avoiding getting snarled up with their nearest rivals. Quick thinking and good teamwork will be just as important as quick feet.

Most of these involve some serious racing and scrambling on the coastline with tough running stretches, but we have adapted this to a fun sprintstyle team event which doesn’t require a tough training regime!

The pairs will sprint out and then swap the tether system with their teammates who will repeat the course. There will be plenty of action to see on the sand with a mad rush getting in and out of the water as they jostle for position and swap over to their other pair.

Pairs of swim-runners will be tethered with a bungee cord attached to a belt, so the competitors must complete the course together. Teamwork is everything.

Participants will negotiate obstacles and challenges on the beach and dash into the water to

There will be some prizes to encourage them to get into the spirit, but this new event is primarily a chance to have some fun getting covered in sand and splashing around the course.

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Crafts - Digital Brushstroke & decorate a scallop shell Crafts - screen printing, community mosaic project

Iced biscuit decorating Havelet Fête Climbing Tower Water Polo Demo Havelet Regatta Swimming Race (approx 800m) Pavement art - A-frame chalk boards Fun-Swim-Run Sand Events

10:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 18:00

10:15 - 11:00

12:00

12:00 - 14:00

13:30

14:00 Rollerball

Sandcastle & sand sculpture competition

Sailing - 3 races series

10:00

Full timetable Times may vary

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Office Chair Racing Tug of War Rowing - Have a go Catioroc with James Dumbleton GU10 Wheelchair dancing Kiya Ashton Belles and Broomsticks Button Pushers

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15:30

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Cannonball Run

Bigwig and Fry Race

Beach Stilts

Relay Race

3-legged Peg Races

Fancy Hat Swim Parade

14:30

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Sand Events Sandcastle & sand sculpture competition 3 classes: under 7 years, under 11 years and any age. Let your imagination run wild and build a castle or sculpture and decorate.

Rollerball

Any age. The team that builds, carves, sculpts the structure that allows the ball to roll for the longest time wins.

14:30

Fancy Hat Swim Parade Come and join in with the wonderful Swim All Seasons crowd for a gentle lap of the bay. And why not join in the fun and make a fancy hat for the occasion?

Prizes for the winners.

15:00

Beach Races 3-legged Peg Races 2 classes: under 7 years and under 11 years. Find a partner and join legs!

Relay Race 2 classes: under 7 years and under 11 years. Teams of 2 or 4 or 6. Competitors take it in turn to cross the channel without touching the sand.

Beach Stilts Adult - any age / Child under 11. An adult pushes a child in a wheelbarrow through an obstacle course - the child will have to accomplish tasks on the way!

Bigwig and Fry Race An adult pushes a child in a wheelbarrow through an obstacle course while the child accomplishes tasks on the way!

Cannonball Run 2 classes: under 11 years and under 14 years. The enemy are attacking from the other side! Get all your cannonballs over there!

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TIME

EVENTS

15:00

Office Chair Racing Learn more overleaf.

16:00

Rowing - Have a go Learn more about the sport of rowing in Guernsey and give it a go yourself!

16:00

Tug of War 2 classes: under 14 and any age. Everyone is invited to join in. For categories, please listen to the man in charge. No heeled shoes!

Times may vary

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Office Chair Racing Don’t think of those chairs you sit on all day as a work tool… they’re racing machines!

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Competing teams will channel their inner Andy Priaulx by propelling themselves to victory on our racetrack. Will they show up with their own souped-up models, or take to the track on one of our old bangers?

For the past decade, Japan has hosted the Isu-1 Grand Prix series in which chair racers give blood, sweat and tears to complete the most laps in two hours (‘isu’ being Japanese for ‘chair’). Our version might not be quite as gruelling, but wacky action is guaranteed here at Havelet, and we can’t wait to see it unfold!

Could we see the emergence of a well-oiled racing team, or just pure chaos? Anything could happen in Guernsey’s first running of this exciting event!

On your marks, get set…

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Entertainment

To add to the seaside, leisurely, summertime atmosphere, we have invited local folk musicians and dance groups to entertain us at the La Vallette end of the esplanade from early afternoon until the close of the Regatta.

14:00

Catioroc with James Dumbleton Catioroc are the fiddle and mandolin-driven trad folk band from James Dumbleton, Will Le Bargy & Andy Degnen. Infectious, foot-tapping songs and tunes to delight and enthral.

15:30

GU10 An absolute ‘Must have’ at a Regatta. These guys will have you singing sea shanties before you know it!

16:15

Wheelchair dancing Wheelchairography Guernsey - a group of people who love to dance but now are only able to with wheelchairs - will entertain you with their wonderful routine.

16:30

Kiya Ashton This up and coming folk singer will enchant you with her beautiful voice and melodies. Her songwriting tells tales of love and hurt, using imagery of the natural world and luscious guitar work to carry her tunes in an ethereal light.

17:00

Belles and Broomsticks The much-loved Belles and Broomsticks (a mixed Cotswold Morris dance side) will perform some of their favourite dances. Clap along!

17:15

Button Pushers These guys will get your feet tapping and even dancing with their infectious brand of contemporary Celtic folk music and drinking songs - perfect to end the Regatta on a lively note!

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Thank you!

The Havelet Regatta committee, primary sponsors Voyonic and the Guernsey Cheshire Home would all like to thank you for your interest and participation in this landmark event. With your help and participation, we hope to bring the Regatta back in 2024 and make it a fixture in Guernsey’s calendar of summer events.

We hope you enjoy the festivities and donate to our charity partner the Guernsey Cheshire Home, for whom this event will raise muchneeded funding. If you would like to donate directly to the home, please visit their website Guernseycheshirehome.org where you can make a donation online.

Disclaimer Safety & Behaviour Information

Minors

St John Ambulance will provide first aid cover and can be found by the zebra crossing opposite the northern slipway. There will be a police presence throughout the day.

Parents and guardians are reminded that in all places at all times they are solely responsible for their children under 18 years. Please do not leave young children unattended at any time.

Public space

Sea conditions

Attendees are reminded that they are in a public space, and that they attend, spectate or take part in any event entirely at their own risk. Attendees are asked to avoid all forms of anti-social behaviour.

Decisions to hold the sea events will rest with the Officers of the Day. It is the responsibility of participants (or their parent or guardian if they are under 18 years) to assess if the event and sea conditions are suitable for their ability.

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