Ryde Regatta, Saturday, 8th June 2024. A Thank-you.

Ryde Regatta 2024 – a Thank-you.                                             

On behalf of the Officers, Committee and Regatta Committee of Ryde Rowing Club can I thank you all for your help at the recent Ryde Club Regatta – which was successfully completed on Saturday, 8th June 2024.

Without the help of many of our members and supporters with the tasks required over the regatta weekend and the generous donation of a stunning array of cakes - we would clearly struggle to run such a successful and popular event.  I am sure you will be pleased to hear that the Regatta was a great success both on and off the water and that several Clubs commented on how much they enjoyed the Ryde event and how they feel that it is the best Regatta in the Hants & Dorset Calendar.

The Regatta has also been a financial success and some hi-lights are indicated below for your interest.

Again, my thanks for your help and I hope we can rely on you again next year.

Steve Bull,

Regatta Secretary.

REGATTA FACTS:

The Regatta, including late entries, had an entry of 113 – 8 crews/scullers/ more than in 2023 and we started a little late and needed a full Regatta of eighteen events to complete the program which we managed with time for probably two more events before we lost the tide. Conditions were a little awkward although always rowable – with just three capsizes.

The regatta itself, less Bar & Catering, has made an estimated excess of income over expenditure of several hundred pounds. The Bar take over the weekend of the Regatta is provisionally - £2,637 – up on last year’s event and the BBQ, Refreshments, Teas & Coffees, Cakes, Pims, Raffle and Breakfasts on Sunday has provisionally taken £2,578 - well up on last year.