Regatta Social Programme
Aside from the superb racing, Poole Regatta offers great facilities for visiting yachtsmen plus a full social programme, including food, music, bar extensions and free evening water transport.
A Welcome Reception will be held for all entrants on Friday night. Parkstone Yacht Club will be hosting Saturday night, Poole Yacht Club Sunday night, and the RMYC will hold the Prizegiving on Monday afternoon.
Free water transport is arranged to and from the local yacht clubs for the social events and the prize giving ceremony and in addition free late night transport by minibus will be available to take you back to wherever your boat is based.
This year's programme
Friday 22 May
Competitors’ Reception
We are delighted to invite all entrants to a Reception from 1800 until 2100 on board a boat moored alongside Poole Quay Boat Haven, with access from the Quay. The bar will be open throughout, with free beer, and alternative drinks will be available to purchase. More details to follow.
Saturday 23 May
Hosted by Parkstone Yacht Club
- Prizegiving for the day’s racing
- Results and daily photo shots on display
- Wide choice of food available from 1800
- Special bar promotions
- Music & entertainment
Sunday 24 May
Hosted by Poole Yacht Club
- Prizegiving for the day’s racing
- Results and daily photo shots on display
- Wide choice of food available from 1800
- Special bar promotions
- Music & entertainment
Monday 25 May
Hosted by Royal Motor Yacht Club
- Prizegiving for the day’s racing
- Bar open throughout
- Overall prizegiving at 1600 approx.
Ferry Timetables
| SATURDAY 23rd MAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Yacht Club | Dep. 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 |
| Poole Town Quay | Dep. 18:20 | 19:20 | 20:20 |
| Parkstone Yacht Club | Arr. 18:30 | 19:30 | 20:30 |
| Return journey transport from Parkstone Yacht Club provided by JDS Travel from 22:00 until 24:00 | |||
| SUNDAY 24th MAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Yacht Club | Dep. 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 |
| Poole Town Quay | Dep. 18:15 | 19:15 | 20:15 |
| Poole Yacht Club | Arr. 18:30 | 19:30 | 20:30 |
| Return journey transport from Poole Yacht Club provided by JDS Travel from 22:00 until 24:00 | |||
| MONDAY 25th MAY (Prize Giving) | |
|---|---|
| Poole Yacht Club | Dep. 15:15 |
| Poole Town Quay | Dep. 15:25 |
| Parkstone Yacht Club | Dep. 15:40 |
| ‘Purbeck Gem’ departs for Poole from Royal Motor YC immediately after Prize Giving. | |
Late Night Free Taxi Service
JDS Travel will provide a free late night taxi service with a minibus as follows:
Saturday 23 May 2200 to midnight at Parkstone YC
Sunday 24th May 2200 to midnight at Poole YC
The minibus will wait as close as possible to each club house exit door and depart when he has a reasonable load, repeating the journey during the above times.
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