Hms severn is the second river-class built by Vosper
Thornycroft at the Woolston yard and launched in December 2002. Hms Dasher is an Archer-class p2000 patrol and training vessel. both ships will be open to visitors at times to be announced when finalised. Another feature of the regatta this year will be the visit
of three vessels from the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships. They are the Caronia, papillon and mimosa and they all took part in the famous Dunkirk evacuation. They will be moored close to the centre of town and promise to be a very unusual visitor attraction. Other events on the river are the Illuminated
Boat Procession held after dark on Friday 25th August and the Classic Craft review and steamboat rally on the afternoon of 26th August. The regatta is renowned for being a family occasion and there are a number of events for children to enjoy including crab fishing and a colouring competition. Families can enjoy many fun events such as trolley racing and waiters and waitresses races and the ever popular competition, spot the Oddity. One of the favourite parts of the whole of regatta
make the event run smoothly. port of Dartmouth royal regatta Chairman ed botterill
said, “Overall the regatta brings to Dartmouth a fantastic week of sport and entertainment with something for everybody. The committee has been working very hard throughout the year to make the 173rd regatta a very special event and I hope you will come to Dartmouth to join in and enjoy it. “We are very excited to be supported so well by the
Arrive at
Regatta early and stay long to enjoy the sport,
events, activities, displays, shopping and fireworks.
week are the spectacular Firework displays held on Thursday and saturday evenings at 9pm. The regatta is also pleased to have been allocated
by the Royal Air Force the ever popular RAF Typhoon and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster on the Friday and saturday evening and it is planned that there will be a fly past by the Red Arrows on the Friday evening. The regatta is organised by a dedicated Committee of over 20 people and a further 200-plus volunteers help to
royal Navy again this year. Not only will we enjoy the music of the band of Hm royal marines at our opening ceremony on Wednesday 23rd August but you will also see recruiting stands from the royal Navy, royal marines, Army and royal Air Force, and we are honoured to have the river Class patrol vessel, Hms severn, as our guardship, commitments permitting. “planning for this year’s royal regatta is well advanced, with tickets for the masquerade ball and regatta rock on sale. The programme is fuller than ever with sailing, rowing and sports to watch and take part in. There is a full day of children’s events and
competitions on Friday 25th August, and both the rAF Typhoon and battle of britain memorial Flight Lancaster on both days that weekend. “so arrive at regatta early and stay long to enjoy the
sport, events, activities, displays, shopping and fireworks. There is plenty for the whole family to watch and take part in at The 2017 port of Dartmouth royal regatta.” For full details, including how to book for the marquee events, visit the Regatta website at
www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk
photographs by stuart millard
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