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2 River Hamble Games 2018 Welcome Do Welcome to the River Hamble Games 2018, • Take your own safety seriously supported by many kind sponsors including the • Report anything you see which you think is River Hamble Harbour Authority. The River Hamble unsafe has been known as a major centre for yacht racing and cruising for many years, and is home to well • Stay well clear of the racing areas and obey the over 5000 boats, kept both ashore and afloat. instructions of the safety boat crews Nowadays, the River isn’t just popular for sailing • Use a sun-block – there has also been a huge increase in rowing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing. • Have plenty of water to drink The River Hamble Games brings these activities • Take you litter home or dispose of it in an and more together in a single event – the biggest appropriate bin ever organised on the river. Other routine activities • Keep dogs under control will still be happening which means that the River is likely to be much busier than usual. The role of • Keep to the footpath the Harbour Authority is to ensure that the harbour • Enjoy the Games is safe for everyone who wishes to use it, and to protect the River’s fragile environment. These are year-round tasks but they will be particularly Don't important during the Games. Everyone can play • Swim in the River in the vicinity of the swimming his or her part, whether competing, supporting or event, unless you are competing helping out with marshalling. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, so please note the following ‘do’s and • Throw anything into the water don’ts’. • Disturb nesting birds

Whilst you are enjoying the Games, please remember that the environment of the River is very precious – the whole River and parts of the banks are protected areas because they provide vital feeding and nesting areas for birds, breeding areas for fish and other water creatures, and beautiful views for people to enjoy. Please help us to keep things as nature intended. Fishing from the banks is permitted (but please avoid areas where people are competing on the water) and crabbing is allowed from the Warsash Jetty and Hamble Quay.

Be a part of it! Getting to Getting around the River and from the River Driving: To Hamble village take Junction 8 off The Hamble-Warsash “Pink Ferry” will be running as the M27 (Windhover Roundabout) which is usual between the ferry pontoon at Hamble Quay approximately 10 minutes depending on traffic into and the pink ferry hut on the Warsash side of the the village of Hamble where parking is available in river. the Donkey Derby Field and at other locations in the • Swimming: If you are coming by car, then village. please park in Warsash and use your tokens to To Warsash village take Junction 9 off the M27 get the ferry to and from Hamble for the medal taking the A27 towards the River Hamble taking ceremony. the left hand turn down Brook Lane into Warsash. • Sailing: If you are coming by car then please Parking is limited but there are two car parks close come to your nearest location – there is trailer to the water and the start of the competitions. parking on both sides of the river and you will be directed once you have launched your boat. Trains: There is a Train station in Hamble, please If launching from Warsash you can use your ferry check with thetrainline.com or similar for times and tokens to get to and from Hamble for the medal if walking leave about 30 minutes to walk to Hamble ceremony. Foreshore. • Running, Kayaking and Paddleboarding: If you Please allow time to walk from whatever area you are coming by car please park in Hamble. have parked in. • Rowing: We assume you’ll come by gig and row to the start area. Launching for gigs being towed Parking in both villages is limited if you come by car by car will be easier from Hamble. PLEASE CAR SHARE WHERE POSSIBLE. photo: Tom Barnett Tom photo:

4 River Hamble Games 2018 Refreshments and Entertainment

Hamble Village has numerous cafes and pubs, which Hamble River Sailing Club will be open and available will be open on the day. In addition there will be for sailors launching from Hamble and also the refreshments available on Hamble Foreshore. Please kayakers. The Royal Southern Yacht Club will be see the Foreshore activities timetable for details. open and available to runners. The Sailing Clubs will be open for competitors and The large Scout Tent will be pitched on the grass their supporters as well as their own members – by the Hamble Lifeboat building. This tent provides please respect these are members clubs. a useful central meeting area. This enables it to be used as a lost children, help and information point. Warsash Sailing Club (WSC) will open Lobster Quay for the swimmers and the main clubhouse will be The Prize Giving and Medal Ceremony will be held available for sailors launching from Warsash. at the Hamble Foreshore and additional drinks will be available from the pop-up bar. Medals are available for individuals and teams in all event categories.

Event Timetable Saturday 16 June High water 13.30 Running registration opens Swimming registration opens 9.30 12.30 (Royal Southern Yacht Club) (Lobster Quay, Warsash)

10.30 Running Start 12.30 Rowing start

Morning Kayak event opens Stand Up Paddleboarding briefing 12.30 10.30 Afternoon (registration on Hamble Foreshore) (Hamble Foreshore) 13.30 Swimming start 11.00 Stand Up Paddleboarding start 13.30 Sailing start

12.00 Beach Volleyball event opens 15.00 Beach Volleyball event final 15.00 Bar open Cycling event opens 12.00 (registration on Hamble Foreshore) 15.30 Dragon Board event - 4 teams Rowing Registration briefing 12.00 15.30 Cycling final (on the River) 17.00 Medal ceremony Sailing registration and briefing (Warsash 12.00 Sailing Club / Hamble River Sailing Club) 18.00 Event closes

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6 River Hamble Games 2018 The Events

The course will consist of up to 20 gates of a Kayaking distance of approximately 200 metres (to the end of Timed runs on the course will take place from 12:30 the quay and back). until 15:30. Gate marshals will be positioned along the southern Slalom is run as a time trial. Each competitor will get quay to monitor penalties and provide extra two runs at the course (time permitting). The event supervision. winner will be declared based on the total time The time keeper will be based on the corner of the (including penalties) for the two runs or first run if southern quay nearest the beach. The start and finish we run out of time. gate will be positioned level with the end of the quay. There will be a 5 second penalty for hitting a gate and a 50 second penalty for missing a gate Rowing completely. Races All competitors will have a choice of Perception There will be two races within one course with a Mirage (for taller paddlers), Pyrhana Master Lite mass start; or Perception Overflow (for larger paddlers), all of • Long race for all comers - Warsash to Curbridge which will be provided. Spare boats will be available, Creek and back to Hamble which will allow competitors a few minutes prior • Short(er) race for ladies, seniors and under 16’s – to their run, in which to familiarize themselves with Warsash to Manor Farm Country Park jetty and the boat. A Perception Mirage will fit most adults. back to Hamble There will be no footrests in the kayaks and no Race Area modifications can be made prior to your run. Spray From a line just up river from the Warsash to Hamble decks will be available, should you wish to use them. Ferry hard to the turning mark at either the Manor Identical paddles will be provided. Competitors may Farm Country Park jetty or where the river splits with not use their own paddles. Curbridge Creek and back to Hamble beach. It is envisaged that the course will be set up by Assembly Area 11:30 and available for practice for one hour. The assembly point for Gigs and their crews is down Competitors can practice on the course prior to the river from the pink shelter. start of the event, if they have their own equipment. Briefing Race control will be on the southern quay. Kayaks There will be a briefing near the pink shelter at 12.00 will launch and recover from the small beach Rules and General Information between the Southern Quay and the slipway. • Gigs must round the inflatable marks to port Safety cover will be provided by two kayaks • Gigs must avoid the main navigable channel (manned by experienced rescuers) and also a Safety except where the race runs along it Boat manned by an RYA Safety Boat driver and Crew. • Converging boats must pass port to port as per www.riverhamblegames.com Be a part of it! collision regulations The organisers encompass everyone helping to run • Overtaking boats may pass either side but the race and the event, and include the organising must avoid clashing oars or interfering with the authority, the race committee, the race officer, patrol overtaken gig. boats, committee boat(s) and beach masters. • NO overtaking in the section of main channel d. The provision of patrol boats does not relieve The boat’s crew of Their responsibilities. between A27 road bridge and railway bridge e. Personal floation devices are at the discretion of the • Touching the mark does not carry a penalty. rowers Safety f. Each boat is required to hold adequate insurance and a. The boat’s crew is entirely responsible for Their own in particular, to hold insurance against third party safety, whether ashore or afloat, and nothing, claims in the sum of at least £2,000,000. whether in the Notice of Race or Rowing Instructions h. Entries from competitors under the age of 18 are subject or anywhere else reduces this responsibility. to parent/guardian authority and the declaration to b. It is for The boat’s crew to decide whether she is fit that effect must be completed on the entry form to row in the conditions in which They will find Themselves. By launching, the Crew confirm that she is fit for those conditions and her crew is competent to Running row and compete in them. With a choice of 10km or 5km runs there is c. Nothing done by the organisers can reduce the something for most budding runners, especially if responsibility of The boat’s crew nor will it make the you enjoy a multi-terrain course which will include organisers responsible for any loss, damage, death road, bridleway-track, beach and park. Taking part in or personal injury, however it may have occurred, as a result of the boat taking part in the racing. the running event in the morning also gives you the opportunity to compete in one of the other sports on the day such as swimming or cycling or just enjoy the range of activities on the foreshore! Both distances start together down in the village near the Royal Southern Yacht Club (where registration takes place) at 10.30am. 10k Run The route is based on previous years, starting in the village and heading north up the High Street and then turning onto an off-road track which leads into the Royal Victoria Country Park and then brings runners to the finish via the beach. A full description of the running route is available on the River Hamble Games website. 5k Run SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY Again, the route is based on previous years, starting in the village and heading north up the High Street and Proud Sponsor of the then turning left onto Ensign Way and down onto River Hamble Games 2018 the beach. A full description of the running route is available on the River Hamble Games website.

8 River Hamble Games 2018 Registration will open at 9.30am at the Running Race Headquarters in the Royal Southern Yacht Club where changing and showers are available. Please enter the Yacht Club by an entrance at the back of the building, accessed via Rope Walk and through the car park (club members only parking) There is a bag drop off and changing area (not private!) and a water station. You will need to park in the designated car parks and walk to the Yacht Club which is only 5 minutes from Hamble car parks. Allow a few minutes to get from the registration area to the start. • Runners will be issued a timing chip to be worn around the ankle for the automatic timing system. • Wear your runner number on your front, secured by four pins and clearly visible when you finish. Numbers MUST NOT be folded, cut or altered in any way and must be visible at all times. Please

write details of an emergency contact person e2o_advert.pdf 1 06/05/2016 16:26 should this be needed. • If you do not have a number please do not run, as you will not be insured. • There is a 2 hour time limit to complete the race. Infinitely Smarter Futures • Music Players. You are strongly advised not to Delivering environmental, sustainability wear anything in your ears. and quality management systems • Have a good run but for your own health and to local businesses safety, if you get into difficulties, stop and seek help from a marshal. St John Ambulance first aiders are present. • Medical Information. You must complete the back of your number with your personal and medical details. We hope it’s not needed but in a medical emergency this is the first place the paramedics will look. Running Categories - Medals for Each Category! Male and Female, 5km or 10km. ISO14001 | ISO20121 | ISO9001 Ages on the date of the event - 16 June 2018: Earth to Ocean are apart of the • Junior (12-16 years only allowed to enter the 5km) Professional Contruction Strategies Group • Senior (17- 39 years) www.pcsg.co.uk • Veteran (40 years and over) www.riverhamblegames.com Be a part of it! PARTS & CENTRE ACCESSORIES Sailing ENGINES We are excited to announce a change to the 2018 SERVICE sailing event, which will enable sailors to more easily BOAT YARD participate in other Games events. It will also enable SERVICES spectators to enjoy more of this event. The sailing event will take place on the river. This is because we are joining forces with the River Hamble Harbour Master and the River Hamble Combined Clubs (RHCC) to use the annual Harbour Master Charity Pursuit Race as our event. The notice of race and all route details are available online - visit the Games website for a link. Dinghy mono-hulls only, no trapeze boats. There’s a full list of handicap classes online. All start times are minutes after 13.30 - ensure you know your own start time (there are over 50 fast and slow handicap VOLVO PENTA PARTS AND ENGINES classes!) QUALITY ASSURED The Fast and Slow handicap pursuit races are being VOLVO PENTA run together, so it is highly likely that boats in ENGINEERING SERVICES different races will start together. For example: YACHT AND MOTORBOAT LIFTING SERVICES AT TWO BOAT YARDS Slow Handicap - An International Cadet starts ON THE RIVER HAMBLE at 13.30, whilst a Laser Pico starts at 13.37. Fast Handicap - A Europe starts at 13.30, whilst an RS 200 starts at 13.38. Entry is £5 per dinghy - register for the event and pay on the day.

Safety a. A helm is entirely responsible for their own safety, whether ashore or afloat, and nothing, whether in the Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions or anywhere else 01489 583572 (SERVICE) reduces this responsibility. 01489 583585 (PARTS) b. It is for a helm to decide whether they are fit to sail www.rkmarine.co.uk in the conditions in which they will find themself. By launching, the boat confirms that it is fit for those NOW ALSO LIFTING AT STONE PIER conditions and the crew is competent to sail and BOAT YARD compete in the boat. WARSASH Hamble River Boat Yard, Bridge Road, Swanwick c. Nothing done by the organisers can reduce the Southampton SO31 7EB responsibility of the boat nor will it make the

River Hamble Games 2018 organisers responsible for any loss, damage, death or personal injury, however it may have occurred, Your source for local as a result of the boat taking part in the racing. news & businesses The organisers encompass everyone helping to run

April - May 18 Bursledon, Butlocks Heath, the Hamble-le-Rice, Netley Abbey, the race and the event, and include the organising Old Netley the authority, the race committee, the race officer, patrol SYour Bi-Monthlycene Community News Magazine - Issue 78 boats, committee boat(s) and beach masters. Scene d. The provision of patrol boats does not relieve the Your bi-monthly boat’s helm and crew of their responsibilities. community news magazine across p8 e. Personal buoyancy shall be worn by all competitors 2018 Spring Art Show p18 Successful Launch of Netley's p36 WI p40 Hamble, Netley & Hamble River Raid 2018 whilst afloat. Marwell Zoo Tropical House Opens Bursledon. f. Each boat is required to have adequate insurance and LOCAL NEWS • EVENTS • TIDE TABLES • CRUISE SHIPS • BUSINESSES in particular, to have insurance against third party claims in the sum of at least £2,000,000. g. Entries from competitors under the age of 18 are subject to parent/guardian authority and the RIVER HAMBLE Handbook & Directory declaration to that effect must be competed on the Your annual guide entry form. to boating on the Prizes River Hamble.

Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals will be awarded in 023 80 91 99 92 each category. The Medals will be awarded at the Proud to support the Games Medal Ceremony and After Games Celebrations on the Hamble Foreshore.

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Amanda Jobling Parish Clerk Tel: 023 8045 3422 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk photo: Tom Barnett Tom photo: www.riverhamblegames.com Be a part of it! Swimming Registration • Registration is from 12:30 at Lobster Quay, Warsash. Registration will close at 13:00 latest. • You will receive a colour-coded quality silicone swimming hat to wear for the event, and a number will be written on your arm. • You will also be given a chip timer which must be worn during the race and returned afterwards. • There are changing facilities at Lobster Quay. Leave possessions at your own risk, no wet wet suits in the building so be prepared for this. Race • Race briefing at 13:15, Pink Ferry Hard. No participant will be allowed to compete if they have not attended the race briefing. • Race competition begins at 13.30. You cannot enter water without adhering to safety below • A handicap system will be in place. Non wetsuit swimmers will be set off 3 mins earlier than the main field. (1 min for the 500m swim). • Start area is 5 mins walk from Lobster quay • You will need to sign in and out of water, with your band and number provided at registration. • You can leave towels and shoes at starting area. Formed by intrepid airmen, today membership of our club is enjoyed by • First start is 1500m people from all walks of life, not just the RAF. • Second start is 500m

Based in the lovely village of Hamble, Safety Riverside House has grounds extending a. You will be signed in and out of water with a number to the river, providing all day, all year round access to the water and the on your skin – not on a hat in case you lose your hat. Solent, whatever the state of tide

b. At signing in you will be given a chip timer to wear so It is often said we are the ‘friendliest club on the South Coast’ so as we are we know you are in the water, which you must wear in open today, come and join us at Rope the water as a form of ID in case something happens Walk and enjoy a BBQ and a drink or two! to you c. At signing out, please return the chip timer so we know you are safely out of the water d. If you retire you must sign out of water – or you will be considered in trouble and rescue services deployed and emergency numbers contacted. More information is available from the

Swimming Event Manager.

12 River Hamble Games 2018 Stand Up Hamble River Paddleboarding Welcome from the AV SUP Club to what we hope will Sailing Club be a fun event with some keen competition. Club members and trainers will be available on the day for chats and advice about this fast growing water sport. Racing Racing will take place on the Hamble River in two formats - Main Long Distance Medal Race and

a shorter Novice Race. Registration commences Situated in a prime location on the banks of the Hamble River, HRSC at 10:00 with Race/Safety briefs for both events offer RYA Training courses for adults and children, weekly competitive racing for Club members, and organises the Souths most commencing at 10.30 by the RedPaddle Co gazebo. prestigious winter racing series- Launching will be from the foreshore between the The Hamble Winter Series. Beach Hut Cafe and RedPaddle Co gazebo. The Club has changing rooms, catering facilities, a bar and a number of deep and shallow water moorings for Club members.

Main Long Distance Medal Race (7km) This will be a long distance race, consisting of a 7km race lasting 1 - 1.5 hours. The event will start at approximately 11:00am (with registration having www.hrsc.org.uk 02380 45 2070 taken place at 10.00 and briefings at 10:30). All entries should be made ahead of the event via the online registration form and competitors are required to have their own boards to participate. There will be two groups, depending on the type of board you have; “Fun” Boards (all-round boards up to & including 12’) and “Race/Touring” boards (12’6” to 14’). The Main Long Distance Race will have medals awarded for each of the two board classes (Fun & Race/Touring) in male and female categories across the following age groups (age to be on the day of the event - 16th June 2018): Junior (12-16 years), Senior (17-39 years), Veteran (40 years and over), Shorter Novice Race (4km) Novice Race The Novice Race is hosted as a “Give it a Go!” Event. All entries should be made online ahead of the event and competitors are required to have their own boards to participate. Any board type and length can be entered as stated above. photo: Tom Barnett Tom photo: www.riverhamblegames.com Be a part of it! Starting around the same time as the Main Medal Race, the Novice competitors will paddle out and back along the same route though of a shorter distance and with the same male and female SUP categories as the Main Race. Club•School•Store Special Dragon Board Event Start Your After the two SUP races have finished, we’re excited PaddleBoard to announce that some special Dragon Board Races Adventure will take place. More information to follow about Today! this great spectacle with more team points up for grabs.

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GE in the Community GE Aviation Hamble encourages support and involvement in the local community through:-  Local STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathmatics) initiatives with Junior & Senior Schools  ECPO (Early Career Professional Organisation) fundraising events  Help for Heroes fund raising & local event participation (GE UK & Ireland Citizenship - www.gecommunity.co.uk)

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Help for Heroes GE is proud to support Help for Heroes as part of a UK fundraising partner for the Phoenix Wellbeing suite at the Help for Heroes Recovery Centre, Catterick in North Yorkshire. Once complete, around 350 beneficiaries a month will be able to take part in adaptive activities, which are crucial in the wounded’s ongoing recovery.

www.helpforheroes.org.uk GEGE Aviation Hamble Proudly SponsoringSponsoring RiverRiver Hamble Hamble Games Games 2016 2018 www.riverhamblegames.com Be a part of it! Beach Volleyball The 2016 volleyball event was so popular that we’re running it again in 2018! You’ll need a team of 2 (or more if you want substitutions). No experience is necessary. Teams can sign up on the day but it is strongly recommended that all participants register online beforehand. The volleyball ‘court’ will be hosted on the grass by Hamble River Sailing Club. The event opens at 12:00 and heats will take place throughout the afternoon culminating in the Final at 15:00.

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16 River Hamble Games 2018 Cycling New! Calling all cycling enthusiasts, fast, slow, young, old and of course, ‘MILs’ (men in lycra)! We’re delighted to announce a new cycling event in 2018. The Gregg Schools Rollapaluza is a fun cycle sport. Participants ride Independent day schools for boys and girls aged 3-16 years old head-to-head on stationary bicycles in short, timed races, to a sound track of high-tempo rock and pop www.thegreggprep.org music. The excitement levels rise as Rollapaluza’s expert MCs urge on the racers - and encourage www.thegreggschool.org the cheering crowd to do the same. Each rider’s DAILY MINIBUS SERVICE name and time is electronically recorded for easy FROM HAMBLE VILLAGE collation of results. Time cards are handed to each The Gregg Preparatory The Gregg School participant to keep as a memento of their roller School Townhill Park House racing experience. 17-19 Winn Road Cutbush Lane Southampton Southampton Age categories will be as follows (age to be on the SO17 1EJ SO18 3RR Tel 02380 557352 Tel 02380 472133 date of the event - 16th June 2018): [email protected] [email protected] • Juniors (12-16 years old) • Seniors (17-39 years old) • Veterans (40 years and over)

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10am Refreshments and stalls open including the Coffee Cruiser, Mixed Leaf Catering serving rolls, wraps and a hot pot, New House Game Event Catering serving wild boar sausages and venison burgers, Prosecco Time, a Tuk Tuk full of fizz, plus there will be a bar at headquarters and stalls including Ropelet, Kate’s Boutique and Solent Oyster Restoration Project. Surf Simulator and Penalty Football Shoot Out opens

3pm Children’s Tug ‘o War 3.30pm Adults Tug ‘o War 4pm Prize giving 6pm Games closes

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LOOKING AT HEALTH FROM ALL ANGLES • AVOIDING INJURY• IMPROVING AND ACHIEVING GOALS Clients range from Olympians to everyday people www.riverhamblegames.com Be a part of it! Our Event Organisers Hamble Harbour Authority The day-to-day management of the River Hamble harbour is the responsibility of the Harbour Authority and its staff, based in the Harbour Office in Warsash.

River Hamble Harbour Authority Harbour Office, Shore Rd, Warsash SO31 9FR Tel: 01489 576387 Mobile for patrol when afloat: 07718 146380/81 Fax: 01489 580718 email: [email protected] Website: www.hants.gov.uk/hambleharbour

Operations The River Hamble is a municipal port operated by Hampshire County Council as the Harbour Authority. The Harbour Office is located on the riverfront in Warsash and is open to visitors seven days a week. The riverbed is leased from The Crown Estate and most of the midstream moorings and piles belong to them. The Harbour Authority is responsible for managing these valuable assets and is funded by Harbour Dues and other fees collected from berth holders, mooring holders and visiting yachts. photo: Silverscale Photography Silverscale photo:

20 River Hamble Games 2018 Warsash Sailing Club Shore House, Shore Road, Warsash SO31 9FS Commodore: Derek Morland T: 01489 583575 Office open for general queries 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-15:00 weekdays E: [email protected] www.warsashsc.org.uk Warsash Sailing Club was founded in 1957 as a member run club. It is situated at the mouth of the River Hamble with easy access by water and road. The original clubhouse was built in 1960 over disused lobster pounds and is known as Lobster Quay, hence the clubs distinctive lobster burgee. The second clubhouse, formerly the Royal Waterside Facilities Thames Yacht Club was purchased in 1980 and has Shore House jetty provides a convenient loading and since been extended and improved with a viewing unloading point for cruisers near the mouth of the balcony, large meeting hall, two bars and a fully river. Two launches are available for members use to catered galley. The Lobster Quay clubhouse was visit their boats moored on the river. We have limited rebuilt in 2005 with enhanced changing and teaching on-site car parking for cruising and racing keelboat facilities. Both sites have spaces for dinghies and owners. However there are free short (4 hours tenders and Shore House can accommodate trailered summer) and long (7 day) stay car parks situated cruisers and sportsboats. within 150m of both clubhouses. The club is an RYA accredited training centre Regular events and RYA Volvo Championship club. With over 1500 • Warsash Spring Series & Championship mid March members WSC continues to retain a friendly and to April self-help character and enjoys the benefit of all tide • Dinghy Racing Wednesday & Friday evenings April pontoon launching at Lobster Quay for dinghies and to September tenders. WSC has a very active youth sailing Section • Dinghy Racing Sunday mornings October to and we run regular training sessions and other February activities throughout the year for young members • Cruising boat pursuit racing on Thursdays May to from 6 years of age. July Visitor facilities • Women on Water (WOW) Tuesday evenings late The club welcomes sailors from visiting clubs; April to September up to 3 visitor yachts under 40 feet can moor on our • Open & National Meetings (including Finn, Blaze, pontoon by prior arrangement. The mooring fee RS400, Buzz, Topper, Optimist) should be paid to our administrator or at the bar. • RYA Training for members including Dinghy The bar is open 12:00-14:00 every day (until 15:00 on Instructor, Powerboat, Safety Boat, Powerboat Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and meals are available Instructor. except Mondays. Evening openings are 20:00-22:30 • Adult Recreational Sailing, Friday mornings April to Tuesday to Thursday, 20:00-23:00 Friday and meals are October. available from 20:00-21:30 on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday evenings April to mid September. www.riverhamblegames.com Be a part of it! River Hamble Sea Scouts The Kayak event is organised and run by Hamble Sea Scouts. Sea Scouts range from the age of 10½yrs to Sea Scout Swimming Champions twice in recent 14yrs, and Explorers from 14yrs to 18yrs. years, and train Tuesday evenings at Hamble School. Sea Scouts provides exciting opportunity for new Currently we also have three teams competing in the friendships, adventure and lifelong skills. South-West England Kayak Polo League, providing With a large fleet of boats, and qualified, experienced competitive opportunity across all levels of ability. instructors Hamble Sea Scouts provides members We run a week long, summer camp, plus weekends opportunity to find adventure on the water as well as for Whitewater Kayaking, surfing, Spring Adventure offering the traditional programme of Scouting. camps and opportunities to attend camps held at We are an RYA training centre and a BCU club Naval Bases. During winter we focus on boating providing all members (and adult volunteers alike) theory training, pioneering, rifle shooting, archery, first the opportunity to obtain National Governing aid, camp cooking and widegames and sleepovers. Body qualifications in power boating, dingy sailing, Our main meeting night is a Friday, plus there are windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, and keelboat sailing. many weekend boating activities; and Scout and We also have a strong team of rowers, and provide Explorer Scout section run throughout the year. yachting experiences in our gaff-rigged ketch and Our Cub Pack runs on Wednesday evening (8-10½ 1720 Sports boat. We compete in many national yrs) and Beaver Colony on Monday evening (6-8 yrs); and international competitions, including Thames both offering a full program of activities. Great River Race and the Round the Island Race. Our For more information contact: info@ swimming team have been Royal Navy National HambleSeaScouts.com River Hamble Rowing Club The River Hamble Rowing Club is organising the rowing races in their class of Bursledon Gigs. rapidly since the Club’s inception in 2010 These boats hark back to the times when every The Club has two new Bursledon Gigs, bought boatman on the river would row to work. The Club with Sport England funds and access to a further 4 seeks to revive traditional rowing and to provide Gigs. There are now 20 such Gigs on the River and opportunities for anyone to enjoy the River as a although the focus of the Club is on social rowing recreational rower. some of the more competitive members take part in The Club’s base is at the Jolly Sailor at Bursledon, Bursledon Regatta, the Thames Great River Race and Club rowing night is on Tuesdays, during Summer in the Ocean to City Race, Cork. months, when up to 40 people can get on the There is a Diary on the Club Website www. water, depending on the tide. Some evenings are hambleriverrowing.com where you can find out spent getting exercise and admiring the quiet of the times of Club rowing. New rowers, novice or the Upper Hamble and one night a month there is otherwise are always welcome and you can be sure a Row Away Supper to a local riverside restaurant. we will get you in a boat with like minded people as The Membership of enthusiastic rowers has grown soon as you turn up.

22 River Hamble Games 2018 Manor Farm Country Park Bursledon Road

Tesco Providence Hill Stores Bursledon Windmill

Oak Hill

Bridge Road

BURSLEDON SWANWICK

Hamble Lane Race Routes 5k and 10K running See pages 8 to 10 for more information Holly Hill Lane

Satchell Lane Crableck Lane

SARISBURY GREEN

Hamble Lane

Royal Victoria Country Park Holly Hill Park Hamble Airfield West Wood (dissused)

Barnes Lane College Copse

Satchell Lane

HAMBLE-le-RICE Royal Southern Yacht Club Brook Lane N Ferry Hamble River Sailing Club WARSASH Hamble Common Harbour School Lane Master Shore Road

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Rowing course

Manor Farm Country Park Bursledon Road Manor Farm Country Park Bursledon Road

Tesco Providence Hill Tesco Stores Bursledon Stores Providence BursledonHill Windmill Windmill

Oak Hill Swanwick Nature Reserve Oak Hill Swanwick Nature Reserve

Bridge Road

BURSLEDON SWANWICK BURSLEDON SWANWICK SUP Courses

Hamble Lane

Holly Hill Lane

Satchell Lane Crableck Lane

SARISBURY GREEN Holly Hill Lane

Satchell Lane Crableck Lane

Holly Hill Park Hamble Airfield SARISBURY GREEN (dissused) Hamble Lane

Barnes Lane

Royal Victoria Country Park Holly Hill Park

Satchell Lane Hamble Airfield West Wood (dissused)

Barnes Lane College Copse SUP Routes HAMBLE-le-RICE Long course

Royal Southern Satchell Lane Yacht Club Novice course Brook Lane Ferry Hamble River Sailing Club WARSASH HAMBLE-le-RICE Hamble Common Royal Southern Harbour Yacht Club School Lane Master Shore Road Brook Lane Start Warsash & Finish Ferry SailingN Club Hamble River Sailing Club WARSASH Hamble Common Harbour School Lane Master Shore Road

Warsash Sailing Club 24 Sail Area River Hamble Games 2018 Holly Hill Lane

Satchell Lane Crableck Lane

SARISBURY GREEN

Chinese Bridge

Hamble Airfield (dissused) Kayak, Swimming and Sailing Holly Hill Park See pages 6 and 13 for more information

Satchell Lane

Kayak route Sailing route Royal Southern Swimming route Yacht Club 1500m 500m

HAMBLE-le-RICE

Hamble River Sailing Club Ferry WARSASH

Harbour Hamble Common Master School Lane Shore Road

Warsash Sailing Club

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26 River Hamble Games 2018 Our Supporters Thank you Individuals from the following • A-Cute Medical organizations have made the event • AV SUP Club possible: River Hamble Harbour • Biospheric Performance Authority, Warsash Sailing Club, • BP Hamble River Sailing Club, • Clipper Marine RAF Yacht Club, Hamble Sea Scouts, • Earth2Ocean River Hamble Rowing Club, • GE Royal Southern Yacht Club, • Grapefruit Graphics AV SUP Club, Hampshire County • Hamble Community College Council, Eastleigh Borough Council and • Hamble Yacht Services Hamble Parish Council. • Purple Patch We are also grateful to all our • Red Paddle Company supporters and sponsors listed in • RK Marine this programme and the numerous • RF Composites Ltd individuals who have helped by giving their time, effort and enthusiasm to • Scene Media/Scene Magazine this event. • Silverscale Photography • The Gregg Schools • Urban Truant Programme designed by EPDesigns • WooCrew [email protected] 07967 660797

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