Saturday 28th August saw the 140th Swanwick, Bursledon and Warsash Regatta
held on the river Hamble get off to a great start, dry sunny weather a
lunchtime high tide and crowds and crowds of sailors, local families all
helped to make a great day.

The regatta is centred on Bursledon Pool, the Elephant Boat Yard and the
Jolly Sailor pub, this years theme was a Passage to India. Competitors and
spectators are encouraged to dress appropriately.

There are rowing races of all kinds, swimming races, a water carnival, fancy
dress competitions, torch light procession and a grand finale firework
display.

Peter Delbridge of Boatshed Hamble.Com as one of the many sponsors of the
event was there with his family to enjoy the day and to enter some of the
competitions. This year it was Sebastian Delbridge who did the best with a
first prize in the under fives fancy dress as a pet Tiger !

The Regatta has its origins in the friendly rivalry that existed between
fisherman, yachtsmen and watermen of the Hamble River, who organised races
amongst themselves.
During the last century the annual event gained distinguished Regatta status

with the title SWANWICK, BURSLEDON and WARSASH REGATTA organised by
representatives from the three famous waterside villages.
The Regatta is organised and run by a committee of local people still
representing the three villages - and relies on the generous support given
by well - wishers to finance the not inconsiderable expenses involved.
The unique atmosphere of the Regatta has been gently nurtured over the years
and is an experience worth enjoying as one of the few traditional village
Regatta's remaining.
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