2009
Regatta 2009
1st August 2009
The morning dawned wet and miserable but almost on the dot of 12 o’clock, the clouds parted, the sun shone and the popular Port Navas Regatta had record attendance this year. Hundreds turned up to watch the fun and take part. ‘It was a beautiful afternoon, ’ said Jeff Meadows, Chairman of the Regatta Committee, ‘ there was a great atmosphere and the everyone seemed to be having a good time especially the little kids who were enjoying playing in the puddles left by the morning rain. As usual the crowd were very generous and I’m sure we’ll be able to make substantial contributions to our usual mix of charities.’
As well as the usual favourites, a very popular innovation this year was Mr Coolmagic – Paul Snowman – who provided face-painting and balloon sculptures for the children. ‘As well as raising money, we particularly want this to be a fun event especially for the children,’ said Jeff, ‘and they were thrilled with their animal faces and balloon hats and sausage dogs.’
The events on the water provided much entertainment and particularly popular was the RNLI demonstration as a luckless victim was thrown overboard to be rescued amidst wreaths of orange smoke. Also popular were the fun races where enthusiasm and innovation replaced mere ability with oars. This year, local competitors were challenged by many visitors and there were more entrants then ever.
‘I couldn’t believe how many people came to this small corner of Cornwall, and there was so much to do and see,’ said Tom Hesling a visitor from London. ‘ It was a great day out!’
The plans are already underway for next year’s Regatta on Saturday 7th August 2010.
Results
| Veteran’s Rowing (Men) | Howard Rendle Cup | Rodney Myers |
| Veteran’s Rowing (Women) | Helen Colam Trophy | Dilys Gardiner |
| Pair Paddles under 17 (Girls) | Serena Lucas Salver | Pip Badger |
| Pair Paddles under 17 (Boys) | Walter Warren Salver | Oliver Bradley |
| Blindfold Rowing | Phil and Pip Badger | |
| Pair Paddles under 13 (Girls) | Katie Toogood | |
| Pair Paddles 10 and under | HRCST Tankard | Euan Dungarel |
| Mother & Her Child Rowing | Den Colam Cup | Euan and Fran Dungarel |
| Father & His Child Rowing | Van Marriott Trophy | Johnny and Richard Innes |
| Pair Paddles (Ladies) | Eileen Fisher Cup | Pip Badger |
| Swimming 12 & Under (Girls) | D’Alton Cup | Megan Toogood |
| Swimming 12 & Under (Boys) | Peter Agnew Cup | Charlie Hatcher |
| Swimming 16 & Under (Girls) | Dorris Wooldridge Cup | Emma Gottelier |
| Swimming 16 & Under (Boys) | Don Wooldridge Cup | Peter Hort |
| Swimming (Men) | Budock Vean Cup | Gwythyon Silk |
| Swimming (Women) | Vinnicome Cup | Carol Höggard |
| Row & Run 13 & under | Emma Gottelier & Katie Toogood | |
| All-Comers Rowing | Peter Greenhalgh | Sidney Hodges Cup |
| Fun Race | Fisher Cup | Pip Badger; Gwythyon Silk; Lorna & Hamish Casper |
| Pair Paddles (Men) | Colam Eclipse Cup | Phil Badger |
| Row & Run Adults | St Euny Cup | Phil & Pip Badger |
| Visitors’ Rowing | Peter’s Cup | Anthony Thompson |
| Pairs Rowing (Lady & Gent) | Tiny Warren Cup | Phil and Pip Badger |
| Greatest Number of Points (Women) | Ron Badger Cup | Pip Badger |
| Greatest Number of Points (Men) | President’s Cup | Phil Badger |
Thank you
I’m sure that everyone with an interest in the Port Navas Regatta will already know that we had a great event this year. Of course the weather helped and so did the early tide, but I want to thank, on behalf of the organising committee, all those who gave their time and energy to make our Regatta such a success. Port Navas is not a very large village and we are dependant on help from our many friends from the surrounding area. If you able to give us a hand next year please contact a committee member.
It’s great to see so many people clearly having a good time and that is really all we hope to achieve. In the process we do manage to raise a little money; this year just over £4000. This money will be distributed amongst our usual mix of national and local charities.
Next year’s Regatta will be on August 7th. Please put the date in your diary now.
Thanks again to all who helped and all who came. See you next year.
Jeff Meadows
on behalf of the Port Navas Regatta Organising Committee:
Jeff Meadows (Chairman)
Sally Annan
Phil Badger
John Blatter
Simon Boote
Dilys Gardiner
Marion Saunders
Henry Shaw
Sally Thomas
Aline Turner
Ben Wright