Notice of Hamble Valley Regatta – 7^th and 8^th September 2024

1.                  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual Hamble Valley Regatta, formerly the Swanwick, Bursledon and Warsash Regatta, will take place on 7^th and 8^th September 2024.  Higher levels of River traffic will be experienced throughout the weekend and all River Users are advised to take this into account when planning and executing navigation throughout the River. 

2.                  This year, the Regatta will be based in Hamble.  The majority of activity affecting the Main Channel will take place between Crableck Bend and Warsash.

3.                  Customary dinghy racing will commence at 1025 from a start line heading South in the Main Channel at Crableck.  Dinghy race starts will be staggered and take place between there and Warsash. Races are expected to be complete by 1400.

4.                  Other water-borne events will take place during the Saturday (7^th) afternoon in the area largely inshore of moorings South of Hamble Quay. Gig racing will take place from 1400-1600 in the Main Channel. Fireworks will conclude Saturday’s events at 2100.

5.                  River Hamble Patrol Vessels will patrol the area around the dinghy racing start line to guide any vessel wishing to pass through the vicinity but River Users are strongly advised to time their departure or arrival as necessary to minimize traffic at this busy period.

6.                  Greater outbound and inbound traffic will also be experienced between 1030 and 1530 on Sunday 8^th September.

7.                  Further information can be obtained from the Harbour Office or by calling ‘Hamble Harbour Radio’ on VHF Channel 68.

8.                  Cancel this Notice 30 Sep 2024.

Jason Scott

Marine Director and Harbour Master

River Hamble

Shore Road

Warsash SO31 9FR                                                                                          28 August 2024

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