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A BIG THANKYOU TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE THE 2010 REGATTA SO SUCCESSFUL.   IN PARTICULAR WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS WITHOUT WHOM THE REGATTA WOULD NOT TAKE PLACE.

Professional photographs of the 2010 Regatta can be found at

www.ckwphoto.com/Regatta

You may be featured!!

See pictures also on the following sites

http://www.locksheathpeople.co.uk/pictures/Passage-India-140th-Warsash-Swanwick-Bursledon/pictures-6954752-detail/pictures.html

http://hamble.boatshed.com/

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Now in its 140th year the Bursledon Regatta has it's origins in the friendly rivalry that existed between fishermen, yachtsman and watermen of the River Hamble, who organised races amonst themselves during the last century.  The annual event gained distinguished Regatta status with the title SWANWICK, BURSLEDON and WARSASH REGATTA organised by representatives from the three famous waterside villages.

Until recent years both sailing and pulling races started and finished in Busledon Pool, but due to increases of moorings and traffic on the Hamble River the sailing races for larger craft are now organised from a committee boat in Southampton Water with courses laid in the Solent.  Classes for sailing Dinghies, however still start and finish at Bursledon.

The Regatta is organised and run by a committee of local people still representing the three villages - and relies on funds from the generous support given by well-wishers to finance the not inconsiderable expenses involved.

The unique atmosphere of the Bursledon Regatta has been gently nurtured over the years and we hope you enjoy the experience and will help us perpetuate one of the few traditional village Regattas remaining.

Saturday Afternoon & Evening
This year's Regatta will take place on Saturday 28th August with all the usual fun and games; Canoe races, rowing and swimming races, Fancy Dress, Tea Tent, Bar, Barbecue, Whisky and Champagne raffle, Tombola and  Family Floats competition to mention but a few! In the evening, we will have a children's torchlight procession in Bursledon Pool followed by our renowned Regatta firework display,

Sunday Yacht Racing
The yacht races will take place on Sunday morning 29th, with a prize giving in the late afternoon. This will enable the Race officer to set more ambitious courses.

Gig Racing
Now with an established fleet of over 11 Gig boats, the Bursledon Regatta hopes to provide an exciting finale race to the series of races that have run this season. To join a crew or to get your own Gig contact Jim Chadwick-Williams 07825 737544.

Click HERE  for the location map of the Regatta.