Falklands : Successful Regatta Held in Stanley Harbour
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 09.02.2004 (Article Archived on 23.02.2004)

In picture perfect weather, the first annual Stanley Regatta was held in Stanley Harbour on Saturday, 07 February 2004.

Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

SUCCESSFUL REGATTA HELD IN STANLEY HARBOUR

By J. Brock (FINN)

People had to assemble the sails for their dinghies.

In picture perfect weather, the first annual Stanley Regatta was held in Stanley Harbour on Saturday, 07 February 2004.  Yes.  The day was so successful that a regatta will be an annual event from now on, presumably in February.  People began to filter down to “B” Slip at around 0930 and a briefing session took place at 1000.  People then began to assemble sails on their dinghies and dawn wet suits for the events.

More preparation

The Seamen’s Mission set up a tasty BBQ to keep hungry spectators and sailors alike fed and quickly the area around “B” Slip had a carnival atmosphere.  Whole families took part in the races and this made it a fun day out for everyone.  Thanks must go to all competitors, those who turned up and supported on the day and the FIDF for providing the safety cover as well as the tents.  Thanks also goes to Cllr. John Birmingham, who agreed to hand out the prizes at the narrows Bar on Saturday night and the sponsors who donated the prizes.  Special mention also goes to Steve Dent, the Leisure Centre Manager, for organising the event.

Island Shipping Challenge (all times in seconds)

Island Shipping Challenge Overall Results

1^st – Andy Dring (14 Points)

2^nd Chris Goult (9 Points)

3^rd Sam Gleave (4 Points)

Junior Dinghy Race

1^st – David and Julian Barton (1248 sec)           2^nd – Dima Sytchov & Mat Newton (1597 sec)                3^rd – R Davies and Crew (DNF)

Seaview Windsurfer Challenge

5:32)                                       2^nd – Chris Donahue (5:56)                                                  3^rd – Ronny Smith (6:03)

Deano’s Bar Pirate Race

The race was run but no prizes were issued.

Martech Orienteering Race

1^st – Andy Dring (1699 sec)                                2^nd – Richard Davies & Hayley Edwards (1926 sec)                       3^rd – Chris Goult (1990 sec)

Kayak Race

6:05)                     2^nd Joe Birmingham (10:59)                                                                  3^rd – John Birmingham (11:09)

Seafish Power Boat Race

Race not run due to lack of entrants

Cllr John Birmingham presents the winning cheque to Andy Dring, who came first in the Island Shipping Competition.

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