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Bristol Avon at Saltford Regatta

sponsored by Park Insurance

 

The regatta was held on Saturday 17 May 2008

on the River Avon at Saltford, between Bath and Bristol.

 

The regatta course is 1000 m and straight, with a stake-boat start.

 

Please see the poster (pdf 106kb) for details and contact information.

 

FULL RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, INCLUDING TIMINGS. PHOTOS ARE NOW ALSO AVAILABLE

 

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

 

The first race finishes 2008 - previous race … 1972

 

 

“The Henley of the West”

Directions | Draw & Notes for Competitors | Results | Photos

 

WE SHOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR PRIMARY SPONSOR – PARK INSURANCE

and our other sponsors

The Glacier Trust

 

 

The Glacier Trust

Bistro La Barrique, Bristol

Harington Glass, Bath

Tesseract Limited

Cadeaux and Co, Wells

 

 

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

Organised by Avon County RC