P a S d a d ili l n g e b S o R w a r o i d w m i i n n m g o g c m . s e, e id am r g p i e m bl n a te d am n h a r g ry e V o iv gl r al t o u a vid w di o l r in n Fo ter u is eg r n t e B e e ! a t r pa r o i t f ! F R a C m u y i n c l l y n i i n f n g u g n V ! o K l a le y y a ba k ll i ENT E R ONL n IN g 16 E riverha t N mb h O le Ju W Ins ga n ! piri m e ! ng e 2 sp s 0 or .c 1 t o 8 on m th e r iv e r At Hamble Yacht Services you’re just minutes from the central Solent when you launch from our dockside. Dry Stack spaces are available at our Dry Sail launch and recovery Dry Boat is available for New secure boatyard with the convenience of packages are available for racing cruising motor and sailing unlimited launches and retrievals, pressure yachts to suit your programme. yachts up to 14m (46ft). wash and return to stack 7 days a week. A gleaming hull is a race winner. Enjoy fuel efficiency, less maintenance With only one hour’s notice required it’s and slower depreciation. 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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. Saturday 16 June High water 13.30 Event Timetable 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 Turn to page 18 for further information about the Hamble Foreshore activities www.riverhamblegames.com Be a part of it! 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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.