1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the King's Harbour Master Portsmouth, that the Ryde Rowing Regatta will take place on Saturday 8 June at Ryde Sands. In case of poor weather the regatta will be postponed until Sunday 9 June 2024.
2. The western end of the racing zone will be marked by yellow triangular buoys, approximately 0.25NM southeast of Ryde Pier Head. The rowing lanes will be marked by 12 orange and red buoys.
3. There will be approximately 12 rowing vessels competing at any one time.
4. Racing starts at 1000 and will be complete by 1800.
5. The primary support vessel will be ‘Ryde Inshore Rescue’ which is a 8m black and orange rigid hulled inflatable vessel (RHIB). There are three other support vessels, a 5m grey/orange RHIB (Callsign ‘Ryde Safety), a 5m blue RHIB and ‘STAN’ which a 9m motor vessel. All these vessels will be listening on VHF Channel 1 and 16.
6. The buoys will be deployed until 1700 Monday 10 June.
7. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 12 June 2024.
Friday 07 Jun 2024
G W BISHOP
King's Harbour Master
Owners, Agents, Charterers, Marinas, Yacht Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.
