Carrick Classic Regatta
CARRICK CLASSIC REGATTA
FRIDAY 5th JUNE ~ SUNDAY 7th JUNE 2009
There are some pictures from the race on Sunday available in the Gallery
Join us for this celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the founding of Northern Ireland Old Gaffers Association.
OF SPECIAL INTEREST ~ ‘PEGGY BAWN’
Built (1894) by Hilditch in Carrickfergus, this beautiful gaff cutter was rescued and restored by yacht historian Hal Sisk, and is accompanied by her mother ship, the ‘ Molly Ban’
SATURDAY 6th JUNE 11am ~ 5pm
Free entrance to the MARITIME MARQUEE. Situated beside CARRICKFERGUS SAILING CLUB, the Marquee will house these exhibits of interest:
- Live underwater pictures of sea bed & sea life around Carrick from the NIEA Survey Vessel anchored offshore.
- Marine Artefacts & Maritime History of Carrickfergus
- The story of the ‘Peggy Bawn’
- Classic and Wooden boats for sale
- Learn to Sail ~ Carrick Sailing Club sail training
- Carrickfergus Sea Cadets
- Belfast Lough Sailability
- RNLI stand and Souvenir Shop
SATURDAY 6th JUNE ~ 12 noon
Classic Regatta
Enjoy the spectacle of the Classic fleet while they race round the buoys just off-shore, viewed from Carrickfergus Sailing Club, the East Pier, the Marine Highway , Fisherman’s Quay.
SUNDAY 7th JUNE ~ 12 noon
Parade of Sail
Can be viewed from Carrickfergus Sailing Club, the East Pier, the Marine Highway and Fisherman’s Quay.
Bar-B-Que & Jazz ~ 3pm
The culmination of a busy weekend organised for you by Northern Ireland Old Gaffers Association
We are indebted to the following for their support and sponsorship:
- Carrickfergus Borough
- Classic Walls
- Old Gaffers Association
- Carrickfergus Sailing Club
- Carrick Marine Projects
Don’t Miss It !
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| A4 POSTER.pdf | 147.56 KB |
OGA
Northern Ireland Old Gaffers Association
20th Anniversary Celebrations
Fur further details & registration forms see our website
www.oldgaffers.com
contact jim on 07801 668 350
ccr@oldgaffersassociation.org
Saturday Programme
CARRICK CLASSIC REGATTA 2009
Saturday 6th June
visit the
MARITIME MARQUEE
(and Gaffer’s Grotto!)
Carrickfergus Sailing Club
open 11 am 5 pm
- LIVE UNDERWATER PICTURES of the sea bed & sea life at Carrickfergus from the NIEA Survey Vessel anchored offshore.
- Maritime artefacts and history of maritime Carrickfergus.
- The story of the ‘Peggy Bawn’, a gaff cutter built in Carrickfergusin 1894, recently restored and now visiting it’s birthplace.
- Young Sailors Learn to Sail at Carrickfergus Sailing Club.Sign up to their sail training programme for all, ages 8 to 80.
- Carrickfergus Sea Cadets display.
- Belfast Lough Sailability display.
- RNLI stand and Souvenir Shop.
- Classic and wooden boats for sale.
- Northern Ireland Old Gaffers Association 20 years old!
- View the CLASSIC REGATTA taking place just off-shore.Vessels will exit the harbour from 12 noon.
- See the fleet of 30 - 40 classic boats while they are moored alongside the pontoons in the harbour.
We are indebted to the following for their support and sponsorship for this event:
Carrickfergus Borough, Classic Walls, Carrickfergus Sailing Club, Carrick Marine Projects
DON’T MISS IT!
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| A4 Saturday programme.pdf | 52.5 KB |
Skipper's Programme
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Remarks |
| Friday 5 June | ||||
| 1200-1700 | Skipper Registration | Harbour Pontoon Gateway | NIOGA Reception Marquee | |
| 1900-2000 | Crew Reception | Regatta Marquee | Sponsored by Carrick Marine Projects | |
| 2000-late | Free Time –late Bar | Carrickfergus Sailing Club | Hosted by CSC
Meals available by advance order to caterer |
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| Saturday 6 June | 0830-1000 | Crew Breakfast | Carrickfergus Sailing Club | Subsidised by Carrickfergus Borough Council |
| 1000-1030 | Skippers Race Briefing | Regatta Marquee | NIOGA and CSC Race Officers | |
| 1130 | Boats leave harbour | Under control Berthing Master | ||
| 1230-1430 | Racing & nautical evolutions | Course to be disclosed at Race Briefing | Under control CSC Race Battery | |
| 1500 | Boats return to harbour | Under control Berthing Master | ||
| 1530-1630 | Crews welcome visitors to boats | To be confirmed | ||
| 1800 | Prize Giving | Regatta Marquee | Sponsored By Classic Walls
NIOGA Area President and Commodore |
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| 2000 - late | Regatta Rock with Music | CSC Clubhouse | Hosted by CSC
Music by Thumping Drunkards Meals available by advance order to caterer |
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| Sunday 7 June | 0900-1030 | Crew Breakfast | Carrickfergus Sailing Club | Subsidised by Carrickfergus Borough Council |
| 1100 | Boats leave harbour Crew Guests from CSC/Sea Cadets | Assemble on Belfast Lough | Under control Berthing Master | |
| 1115-1200 | Parade of Sail | Led by Area President | VHF Channel 77 | |
| 1215 | Boats return to Harbour or Depart | Under control Berthing Master | ||
| 1300-1400 | Meet Gaffer Guest Tom Cunliffe | Carrickfergus Sailing Club | CSC & Belfast Lough Club members invited -
Tom C must leave by 1500 |
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| 1500- 1800 | BBQ and Jazz | Carrickfergus Sailing Club | CSC and Carrick Marine Projects |