Maldon Town Regatta
&
Old Gaffers Association Anniversary Rally.
Took place on
Saturday 19th September 2009

The next Regatta will be on 11th September 2010
The Maldon Town Regatta is oganised by the Maldon Town Regatta Association Committee.
The Chairperson is Gerry Courtney who can be contacted by email.


The parade of sail September 2006.    Photo courtesy of  Ian Hughes

Pictures of 2006 Regatta         Pictures of 2003 Regatta          Pictures of 2005 Regatta
Prize Winners 2006        Prize Winners 2007     Prize Winners 2008    Prize Winners 2009

The programme of events for 2009 was:

The Yacht & Smack Races will start from Mersea Island (Nass Beacon) from 0800 Hours.

Download printable Entry Form in Acrobat format   Entry Form 2009      Race Classes & Events

Shore Side Events on the Quay will commence at 12.00 and during the day various events are taking place together with many displays & stalls from local Charities.

The principal events for children are the Fancy Dress Competion (theme - The Battle of Maldon) at 12.30, a Childrens Art Competion (entries in by 1400) judging will be at 1500  and the Rubber Duck race starting at 1430 for the GOLDEN DUCK AWARD and £25.00. Entry is £1.00 per duck.

At 1500 hours there will be a new event - a Crew Tug of War

The Barbeque will commence at 1300 for those of you who are hungry!

From the Promenade there will be a good view of the Dinghy race by Maldon Yacht Club. Start time approx 1400. 

Cadets (under 18 years old) Dinghy races will take place at Blackwater Sailing Club.

The Yachts and Smacks will be returning to the Quay in a Parade of Sail Race from about 1345 - this is an excellent opportunity to view and photograph these superbly maintained "Old Gaffers" some of which are  over 100 years old.
Majority of the yachts & smacks will raft up off the Quay so will be easy to see.

There will also be a Musical Entertainment throughout the afternoon including Sea Shanties and a Ceiladh Band, and a Childrens Funfare on the Hythe.

Prize Giving will commence at 1745 on the Quay.

Live music will start on the Quay at 1930 with the Doll Set Tones and at 2000 The Cameron Band will perform until 2330. 

A warm welcome also awaits everyone at St Mary’s, the ‘seaman’s church’ on Hythe.  It is hosting its first open day on Regatta Day from 10-4pm. There will be numerous displays – including one from the Mission to Seafarers, also demonstrations of hand bell ringing, tower bell ringing and much more.
Refreshments available, include bacon butties at lunchtime and cream teas in the afternoon

Photographs taken during the day will be on display in The Queens Head from 1930
  Programmes for the Regatta are on sale at several places around Maldon and will be available on the day.
Programmes are only £1.00 each and contain information on the events and where to watch.
All proceeds are in aid of Local Charities.

The Maldon Town Regatta Association extends a sincere thank you to our 2009 sponsors:
Maldon District Council,  Maldon Town Council & Mighty Oak Brewery
   TS Rigging    Maldon Crystal Salt Co    M J Lewis Boat Sales