Regatta Programme

On the water

*New updated times

Events may be added or withdrawn according to demand

  • 12:00 Boatyard Sheave Race for Bursledon Gigs
  • 12:15 SUP’s – Circuit race
  • 13:15 Rigid hull rowing – Male
  • 13:30 SUP – Fun race (paddler + dog or child)
  • 13:40 Rigid hull rowing – Female
  • 13:50 Bursledon Gig 2‑handed – short course
  • 14:05 Inflatable dinghy rowing – male or female, any age
  • 14:20 Rigid hull juniors – under 13 (male or female)
  • 14:35 Canoe and/or kayak race
  • 14:45 Family race - 1or 2 parents and 1or 2 children - any craft or SUP
  • 15:00–16:00 Holy Grail – small children in peanuts or other children’s craft (not a race – a search for sweets!)
  • 15:00–15:30 Water Carnival and Jousting
  • 15:30 Sculling over stern (Masterclass provided throughout the event)
  • 15:40 Blindfold race - 1 blindfold rower/paddler. One sighted pilot .Any craft
  • 15:50 Bursledon Gig Fisherman’s race – 1 person standing, rowing forwards
  • 16:00 Egg and spoon race – 1 standing crew member with egg & spoon, any craft
  • 16:10 4‑handed paddling race – inflatable or SUP

On the shore

From 12:00 onwards

  • 13:00 Fancy dress competition – Medieval theme
  • Beer tent, food stands, cake stall, ice creams
  • Face painting
  • Sea shanties
  • Traditional maritime crafts
  • See the Hamble lifeboat close up
  • 16:00 Sculling masterclass on the beach

Bring the whole crew

Family‑friendly races, music, food and river‑side fun all afternoon.

KEEL BOAT RACING
WATER CARNIVAL
DINGHY RACING
SHORESIDE FUN
GIG RACING
FIREWORKS