Paignton Gig Regatta :: August 15th

Programme of Events

Coxswains meeting will held at 12:00 noon outside the Marquee on the green.

Racing to commence at 12.30pm.

Race order:    Mens A
Mens B
Ladies A
Ladies B
Ladies C
Junior U16
Mens Vets*
Ladies Vets*
Mixed

Prize Giving:- Will take place 30 minutes after the final race has finished in the Marquee on the green.  There will be a cup for 1st place winners and U16’s.  This will be followed by the raffle.

* a prize will be awarded for the winning supervet crew

General Information

Public Toilets: Situated under the Shoreline Restaurant, Opposite the entrance of the pier (but there is a 20p fee charged at these toilets) and at the top of Paignton harbour – en-route to Paignton Rowing Club.

1st Aid Point – Situated opposite the pier entrance at the Beach Managers Hut.

Refreshments – Available from the marquee on the green which will include a barbeque, home made cakes, sandwiches, pasta, hot & cold drinks, real ales and ciders provided by Bays Brewery and Thatchers Cider, plus more. There is also a bar in Paignton Rowing Club’s clubhouse, situated at Paignton Harbour

Changing Rooms – Both male and female changing rooms inc. hot showers – at Paignton Rowing Club, situated at Paignton Harbour. There are additional shower facilities on the camping ground.

Camping – Available at Paignton Cricket/Rugby club, Queens Park, Queens Road, Paignton at a cost of £10 per tent. This is a 2 minute walk from the beach where the racing and after regatta entertainment will take place. (see attached map)

Entertainment – live entertainment will follow the regatta and will take place in our refreshment tent.

For further information please contact – no1queenieuk@yahoo.co.uk or paigntongigcaptain@hotmail.com. My number is 07709136970