The RNLI Eastbourne Lifeboat Regatta 2010

Regatta to raise money for Eastbourne RNLI

Eastbourne RNLI will be holding their annual regatta over the forthcoming Bank Holiday of Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th & Monday 30th August

Once again the Eastbourne RNLI Regatta is taking place at the end of August to raise funds for our lifeboats.  This is the sixth year of the Regatta and has become a firm favourite in the calendar around Sovereign Harbour, to date raising over £50,000 towards the running of the station. The shore based activities are centred near the Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club with market stalls, beer tent, burger/hot dog stall, fun fair, the RNLI souvenir stand and lots of fun and games for the all the family. Live bands will be performing in the evenings bringing a real party atmosphere to the event. This year the Regatta will again coincide with the Eastbourne RNLI Open Day where everyone is invited to take the rare opportunity to climb aboard Eastbourne RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat to see how a modern lifeboat works and to meet the volunteer crew who are dedicated to saving lives at sea.

Yacht racing aimed at all sailing abilities features largely, attracting entrants from all along the Kent & Sussex coast. Crews will be competing for a wide range of silverware with trophies for every day’s racing as well as the overall winner from each class for the entire weekend. Also featured is the Annual Rowing Race where teams of 5 can test their mettle and challenge the reigning champions, Eastbourne RNLI’s ILB crew.

For novices who want to try their hand at sailing a dinghy or paddling a kayak then this is the perfect opportunity to try under expert guidance.  Event organisers have  teamed up with a local dive club to offer everyone the opportunity to try diving without leaving dry land - the Dive Club have a tank where you can splash about in safety.

There will also be the popular high jinks of the fishing boat race where, in addition to the actual race, numerous ‘battles’ will take place in and around the locks with flour, eggs and water being the weapons of choice.  Numerous crews and occasionally a lifeboat or two are drawn into the Clash of the Fisherman - it’s generally considered to be great fun but the public are warned to keep well clear because it can get very messy.

For full details visit the regatta website at www.eastbournernliregatta.org.uk

EASTBOURNE RNLI REGATTA
28, 29 & 30 AUGUST 2010
Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne
Organised by the Eastbourne RNLI

(What's Happening)

Saturday 28 August

10:00hrs       Rowing boat race starts on the North Harbour

11 :OOhrs     RNLI Regatta, Race 1 Classes: PY1,PY2,IRC1,IRC2. Time: 11:00hrs.

Tides: 9.3metre at 01:39hrs; 3.4metre at 08:21hrs; 9.4metre at 13:54hrs; 3.5 metre at 20:36hrs

12:00 hrs      RNLI Regatta, Race 2 Classes: PY1,PY2,IRC1,IRC2. Time: 12:00hrs.

Tides: 9.3metre at 01:39hrs; 3.4metre at 08:21hrs; 9.4metre at 13:54hrs; 3.5 metre at 20:36hrs

12:00 hrs      Dinghies and Kayaks open to public

14:00hrs         Power Boat Event at sea or outer harbour if weather inclement

15:00hrs         RNLI Regatta, Race 3 Classes: PY1,PY2,IRC1,IRC2. Time: 15:00hrs.

Tides: 9.3metre at 01:39hrs; 3.4metre at 08:21hrs; 9.4metre at 13:54hrs; 3.5 metre at 20:36hrs

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Sunday 29 August

10.00hrs       Dinghies and Kayaks open to public

10:30hrs       RNLI Regatta, Race 4 - John Holt Memorial Quaich Classes: PY1,PY2,IRC1,IRC2. Time: 10:30hrs

Tides: 9.3metre at 02:05hrs; 3.5metre at 08:48hrs; 9.3metre at 14:20hrs; 3.6metre at 21:01hrs

11 :30hrs      RNLI Regatta, Race 5 - John Holt Memorial Quaich Classes: PY1,PY2,IRC1,IRC2. Time: 11 :30hrs.

Tides: 9.3metre at 02:05hrs; 3.5metre at 08:48hrs; 9.3metre at 14:20hrs; 3.6metre at 21:01hrs

12:30hrs      Judging for Best Dressed Fishing Boat In the outer harbour

13:00hrs       Fishing Boat Race At Sea

15:00hrs       RNLI Regatta, Race 6 - John Holt Memorial Quaich Classes: PY1,PY2,IRC1,IRC2. Time: 15:00hrs.

Tides: 9.3metre at 02:05hrs; 3.5metre at 08:48hrs; 9.3metre at 14:20hrs; 3.6metre at 21:01hrs

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Monday 30 August

10.00hrs    Dinghies and Kayaks open to public

10:30hrs    RNLI Regatta, Race 7 Classes: PY1,PY2,IRCl,IRC2. Time: 10:30hrs.

Tides: 9.1metre at 02:32hrs; 3.8metre at 09:13hrs; 9.1metre at 14:49hrs; 3.9 metre at21:30hr

11 :30hrs   RNLI Regatta, Race 8 Classes: PY1,PY2,IRC1,IRC2. Time: 11:30hrs.

Tides: 9.1metre at 02:32hrs; 3.8metre at 09:13hrs; 9.1metre at 14:49hrs; 3.9 metre at21:30hrs

12:30hrs    RNLI Regatta, Race 9 Classes: PY1,PY2,IRC1,IRC2. Time: 12:30.

Tides: 9.1metre at 02:32hrs; 3.8metre at 09:13hrs; 9.1metre at 14:49hrs; 3.9 metre at21:30hrs

(Entertainment)

Saturday 28 August

12:00hrs      Eastbourne Cultural Communities Network

19:00hrs      Jackdaw

21:OOhrs     Monty's Python

Sunday 29 August

12:00hrs      Stray Dogs

14:00hrs      Jackdaw

17:00hrs      Band of Two

20:00hrs      Short Attention Span

Monday 30 August

12:00 hrs     Long Man Morris Dancers

For day to day information on the Regatta please click here
www.eastbournernliregatta.org.uk

details taken from the official program