Maldon Town Regatta
&
Old Gaffers Association Anniversary Rally.

Saturday 20th September 2008
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

The programme of events

The Yacht & Smack Races will start from Mersea Island (Nass Beacon) from 0900 Hours.

Shore Side Events on the Quay will commence at 12.30 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 a Crabbing Competition  at 1345 and the Rubber Duck race starting at 1415 for the GOLDEN DUCK AWARD and £25.00. Entry is £1.00 per duck.

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

Model Boats start sailing on the boating lake on the promenade from 1300.

At 1430 there will be a Viking Invasion

From the Promenade there will be a good view of the Dinghy race by Maldon Yacht Club. Start time approx 1430. 

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 1530 - 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.

Motor Cruisers  will have a "Performance & Navigational Test" during the day and a "Concours D'Elegance" which will be at about 1500

Sea Chanties etc.from 1500.

There will also be a Musical Entertainment throughout the afternoon, and a Childrens Funfare on the Hythe.

Prize Giving will commence at 1800 on the Quay.

Live music will start on the Quay at 1930 until 2330. 

Photographs taken during the day will be on display in Maldon Little Ship Club 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 2008 sponsors:
   TS Rigging    Maldon Crystal Salt Co    M J Lewis Boat Sales