RAFYC Battle of Britain Regatta 2023 Shore-Based activities programme Fri 8th, Sat 9th and sun 10th Sept 2023
This Regatta is for all our members whether you race or just want enjoy the ambience of the Club and it’s locale, with plenty happening ashore for all ages, and taking advantage of the lawn!
Activities ashore start lunchtime Friday, running all weekend, through to Sunday evening, with opportunity to play lawn croquet, boules, giant Jenga etc.
Members and guests are invited to dress in 40’s style outfits.
Booking is required for food events, online or via the office.
Times and events are subject to change.
| Friday 8th | Bar opening times: 1200 – 2300 | Last orders at 2250 |
| 1200 – to close | Beer festival | Local and more well-known ales and ciders to sample |
| 1200-1600 | Lunchtime Bar Menu | A selection of Bar/Pub style food from Simon Cocks Catering. |
| 1800 -2000 | 40’s style Female vocalist Betsy Schrader | Betsy performs a variety of songs from the 40’s and later |
| 1800 – 2130 | 40’s styled themed supper 2 courses | Spam fritters with bubble n squeak or sausage n mash from Simon Cocks Catering |
| Saturday 9th | Bar opening times: 1200 – 2300 | Last orders at 2250 |
| 0800 – 0830 | Skippers Briefing | At RAFYC Club House – collect Breakfast Rolls while there |
| 0800 – 0930 | Breakfast rolls | Bacon or Sausage filled rolls with tea and coffee (veg option available) |
| 0830 -1000 | Boats afloat | Help support the boats and crew set off for the racing |
| 1200 – 1400 | Lunchtime menu | A selection of Bar/Pub style food from Simon Cocks Catering. |
| 1700 | Boats ashore | Help support the boats and crew return from the racing |
| 1800 | Prize giving | |
| 1900 – 2100 | Buffett Service 2 courses | Enjoy a hot crew style meal with a pudding or cheese and biscuits from Simon cocks Catering |
| 2030 – 2300 | Live music | Enjoy the sounds of the popular ‘NuthinYet Band’ |
| Sunday 10th | Bar opening times: 1200 – 2100 | Last orders at 2050 |
| 0800 – 0830 | Skippers Briefing | At RAFYC Club House – collect Breakfast Rolls while there |
| 0800 – 0930 | Breakfast rolls | Bacon or Sausage filled rolls with tea and coffee (veg option available) |
| 0830 -1000 | Boats afloat | Help support the boats and crew set off for the racing |
| 1200 – 1400 | Lunch | A selection of Bar/Pub style food from our in-house catering. |
| 1500- 1800 | BBQ | Beef burger, chicken drumstick, sausage, Roll, salad and condiments with vegetarian options |
| 1600 | Boats ashore | Help support the boats and crew return from the racing |
| 1630 | Prize giving |
The Regatta event is open to all Club Members, Members Guests, RHCC, HRSC, RAFYC Affiliated Clubs and Visiting Sailors.
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