BIRTHDAY PARTY & REGATTA WEEKEND 15th & 16th August 2020
To celebrate Thurne Mills 200th Birthday Year we are holding a special regatta weekend with a sail past and an exclusive race for sailing boats aged 100 years or older.
River cruisers & half deckers are welcome.
Entry fee £10 per boat
We hope to start and finish at Thurne Dyke, but this may be subject to change.
The program is as follows: -
SATURDAY 15th August 2020
Gather at Thurne Dyke during the morning.
Entries can be taken on arrival subject to availability.
2pm Race 1 - split starts if necessary
3pm the birthday party in the playing field begins, followed by live entertainment at The Lion, a lovely way to finish off the evening.
4.30pm (approx.) - an evening sail past all boats welcome & please decorate if possible – best decorated prize.
SUNDAY 16th August 2020
10.30am - Race 2 - split starts if necessary
12.30pm - Race 3 - the Centenarians Thurne Mill Anniversary race for boats aged 100+ Prize for the best decorated.
2.30pm - Race 4 - split starts if necessary
Prize giving will take place by Thurne Mill, subject to weather conditions on the day, or at the Lion where certificates will be issued to everyone taking part + presentations to the winners & runners up.
BOTH DAYS
The Mill will be open and turning (wind permitting)
Ramblers Gallery & Gift shop open
Art Exhibition and sale in the Methodist Church
If possible, please book boats in by 31st July 2020 to give us an idea of numbers. Late entries maybe available but not guaranteed.
Contact Debra 07796407864 or email info@thurnewindmill.co.uk
Photo by Ray Banham