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Bristol Avon at Saltford Regatta

sponsored by Park Insurance

 

The 2010 regatta will be held on Saturday 22 May. It will include the West of England Challenge Vase competition for coxed fours.

 

The regatta is organised by Avon County Rowing Club and takes place on the River Avon at Saltford, between Bath and Bristol. The course is 1000 m and straight, with a stake-boat start.

 

2009 poster

 

BACKGROUND

 

A regatta was held on this course until 1972, when it moved to Bristol docks. In its heyday, it was called “the Henley of the West”. The regatta moved back to Saltford in 2008.

 

The history (pdf 491kb) gives a vivid picture of an Edwardian Regatta.

W of England

on their way to the start 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The Henley of the West”

Directions | Draw & Notes for Competitors 2009 | Results 2009 | Photos of many winners with Helen Casey

 

WE SHOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR PRIMARY SPONSOR – PARK INSURANCE

and our other sponsors

Goldsmith & Harvey Opticians

Asda Store

Longwell Green

Bristol

Tel 0117 9605809

www.barrierservices.co.uk

Further sponsors invited - enquiries to Julian Sondheimer (01225 471661)

Organised by Avon County RC