Programme 2024

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 2pm - Everyone has their favourite style of boats so check out the programme on page 4 to see when the different classes are due to arrive.

Fun for the kids!

Crabbing Competition

Duck Race

Fancy Dress Competition

Blackwater Funfair

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 some good old-fashioned Shanty Singing from the Villages very own “Roughedge Carousers” and some guest Shanty Crews from nearby Towns. As well as 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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2024 Rowhedge Regatta Programme Time

Activity

11:00

Regatta opening with our Patron Ms Sally Burton

11:30

Dog Show

12:00

Brass Band

12:00

Childrens Fancy Dress Competition Judging

12:00

Childrens Home Made Boat Judging/Racing

12:30

Paddleboard/Canoe Racing

12:30

Gig Race Arrival

13:15 - 13:30

BODS/WODS Race Arrival

14:00

Brass Band

14:00 - 14:15

Smacks Race Arrival

14:20

High Tide

15:00

Duck Race

16:00

Crabbing Competition weigh in

16:00

Brass Band

18:00

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 4

Craft Stalls + Blackwater Fair First Aid

Information Stand Food Stalls Brass Band

Dog Show

Racing Finishing Line + Marks Tey Radio

Prize Giving

Crabbing Competition, Fancy Dress Competition, Home Made Boat Judging + Food Stalls

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Funding the Regatta We are totally reliant on donations and sponsorship to fund the Regatta. This year some of the Committee will be wandering around in their High Vis Jackets shaking Collection Buckets – Any spare change or folding money that you can spare would be very much appreciated and help us ensure we’re able to organise a Regatta in 2025!

Don’t carry cash?? Not a problem, we’ll have handheld card machines that you can tap to offer a £2 donation to the Regatta – we thank you in advance for your generosity.

You can also donate by clicking the link below.

Donate

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

Sally Burton

ELITE MARINE Logo

Rowhedge Convenience Store

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Michelle Hendey Rowhedge Garage

Richard & Robin Cranfield

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