2025 Programme

Welcome everyone to the Regatta.

We hope the sun is shining and you + your family and friends have an enjoyable day here on the banks of the River Colne.

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Did you know...

The Regatta in its current format has been running every year since 2002 but it has its roots in history way way before that time.

In fact, Rowhedge Regatta is believed to date back to the 18th Century – Albeit we shared the event with our near neighbours across the river in Wivenhoe, on alternate years. Previously the Regatta had received donations from Royalty, notably King Edward VII, King George V + The Prince of Wales - it’s presumed the Royal Patronage was linked to the fact that a certain ‘John Carter’ of Rowhedge was the Captain of the Kings Racing Yacht ‘Britannia’!

Such grand connections to the Village!

So thankfully we have other benefactors supporting us this year, for which we’re extremely grateful – It’s not a cheap venture in organising and putting on a Regatta and we need all the financial support we can gather.

Rowhedge Regatta in the 1920’s

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What can you expect this Year?

Well, The Committee have been working hard in preparing a day of Fun for all the Family. As befits a Regatta there will be plenty of activity out on the river with craft of all shapes and sizes either cruising or racing to a finish here in Rowhedge, some having started out at Batemans Tower at Brightlingsea.

High Water is shortly after 3pm - Everyone has their favourite style of boats so check out the programme on page 6 to see when the different classes are due to arrive.

Fun for the kids!

Crabbing Competition

Duck Race

Magician

Stilt Walker

Lion Quay will be packed with stalls offering all sorts of wares including bespoke crafts and handmade treats. The High Street will be full of Food stalls to keep you fed + watered.

Marks Tey Radio will be joining us all day to ensure everyone is kept up to date with happenings and will be located near the Sailing Finishing Line on Pearsons Quay. We’ll also have the ever popular Dog Show!

Any queries or questions on the day can be asked at our Information Desk located on the driveway of 21/22 High Street, opposite the slipway next to The Anchor Pub.

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Funding the Regatta If you would like to donate and support the Regatta, you can do this - with cash or card - at the Information Desk on the High Street.

Thank you for any support you can give.

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2025 Rowhedge Regatta Programme Time

Activity

12:00

Start of the Regatta

12:30

Dog Show

12:45

Paddleboard/Canoe Racing

13:15

Gig Race Arrival

13:30

Brass Band (on Pearson’s Quay)

14:15

BODS/WODS Race Arrival

14:30

Caledonian Pipe Band (on Lion Quay)

14:30

Smacks Race Arrival

14:30

Rowhedge’s Got Talent! (on Pearson’s Quay)

15:00

High tide

15:00

Model boat race (on Wharf)

15:30

Caledonian Pipe Band (on Wharf)

16:00

Duck race

16:30

Crabbing Competition Judging (on Wharf)

16:30

Brass Band (on Pearson’s Quay)

19:00

End of the Regatta

All times are subject to change depending on weather conditions View the map on the next page to see where the activities are taking place 6

Craft Stalls First Aid

Information Stand Food Stalls Brass Band

Dog Show

Racing Finishing Line + Marks Tey Radio

Prize Giving

Crabbing Competition, Home Made Boat Judging + Food Stalls

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Our Sponsors and Supporters As well as Public donations we are totally indebted to our Sponsors and Supporters without whose help, there wouldn’t be a Regatta to organise!

Sally Burton

Michelle Hendey

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Rowhedge Garage

Richard & Robin Cranfield

Rowhedge village hall

With Thanks To All For Your Support 9

Crab by Laymik from Noun Project w Magician by Maan Icons from Noun Project w stilt walker by mangunkarsa from Noun Project w Plastic Duck by Graphixs_Art from Noun Project w Crown by Dicky Prayudawanto from Noun Project w Question by Kholifah from Noun Project

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