Port Navas Regatta 2006
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An early neap tide on the Helford River meant a noon day start for competitors in the 2006 Port Navas Regatta. But the early start did not deter the hundreds of local residents and visitors who lined the quayside to help raise some £4,000 for local charities. A packed programme of 18 rowing and swimming events was well supported by young and old alike with plenty of vocal support from friends and families gathered on the village oyster quay. Children’s races took place in the adjacent
events field, where the sideshows and games were in big demand along with
queues for the barbecue, the cake stall,
drinks and the ever popular tombola. Regatta Chairman, Jeff Meadows, said he was delighted that so many people turned out to support the event despite the early start and that this regatta had been a particularly relaxed and friendly community event for all the family. “We’ve had another very successful Regatta.” he said, “It is amazing how local people pull together to support this event. Everyone had a great time and we raised quite a lot of money for charity.” “It’s a pity that we don’t enjoy the same level of support from Cornwall County Council, who removed the only sign promoting the Regatta from the Argal crossroads on the eve of the event.” “I think it was very unkind to remove a sign advertising an event which donates all proceeds to local charities and which means so much to the local community. I do hope they’ll rethink their decision for next year.” Contributions to charities and local organisations
Photos by Patsy Loake |
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