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| Thurs 28 August Mon 1 September 2008 |
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| GUERNSEY OPEN BASS FESTIVAL |
| A well-established annual shore and boat sport fishing competition for all ages. 4,000 guaranteed prize fund, including prizes for best visiting angler, best female and best junior. Also a 5,000 bonus prize on offer if the current Guernsey shore record is broken. Registration and subsequent weigh-ins will be based at Boatworks+, Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port. ) |
| For further details please contact the Festival contact Brian Montgomery on +44 (0) 7781 109121 (mobile |
| bumblecottage@yahoo.com |
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| Sun 31 August 2008 - 31 August 2008 |
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| SEA GUERNSEY - AQUA CHALLENGE |
| Can the aqua vehicles built specifically for this event complete the course on both the beach and sea and who will complete the course in the fastest time? Come down to Havelet Bay to find out. |
| For further information please contact the Guernsey Information Centre +44 (0)1481 723552 |
| enquiries@VisitGuernsey.com |
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| Wed 3 September Sun 7 Sep 2008 |
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| UIM 2 LITRE POWER BOAT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS |
| Following on from the fantastic success of the 2006 & 2007 opening rounds of the Royal Yachting Association UK National Offshore Powerboat series in Guernsey the Union Internationale Motonautiqe awarded the island the 2008 2 litre Offshore Powerboat World Championships. This event will see teams battle for the famous & coveted crown of UIM 2 Litre Offshore Powerboat World Champions over a series of 3 races. The courses will run in the exciting waters between Guernsey & Sark & will start & finish outside St. Peter Port. Spectators will be able to see the racing action from vantage points along St Peter Ports sea front & & elsewhere on Guernsey's south east coast. The action is guaranteed not to disappoint with 30+ closely matched boats battling it out in the Islands challenging waters! The race pits and entertainment areas are to be situated on the East arm of the QE2 marina. Here the high tech race boats will be on full display to the public with teams expected from Italy, France, Scandinavia and many other countries competing in a variety of boat designs. The event is organised and run by the Guernsey Powerboat Association and the UK Offshore Racing Drivers Association. |
| For further details please contact Kevin Walsh +44 (0) 7781 100 083 kevinawalsh@cwgsy.net or John Guille +44 (0) 77 69 69 73 83 |
| guillejohn@hotmail.com |
| www.uimpowerboating.com |
| Thurs 4 - Sun 7 September 2008 |
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| GUERNSEY REGATTA |
| The 2008 Guernsey Regatta this year focuses strongly on the Islands local sea heritage.
Music Programme
The Regatta Stage will be the main focus of the onshore programme with a wide variety of music styles. All the musicians involved will be local a very important element for the 2008 Guernsey Regatta. Live music will be provided each evening from 6-10pm.
Daytime Entertainment
The daytime entertainment will include the following:
Guernsey History in Action performing a heritage play with a sea theme
Cookery demonstration involving seafood
Street Art pick up a colourful chalk and draw a fish in the ocean scene
Childrens afternoon with bouncy castles, craft area and face painters
Regatta Village
A small Regatta Village will be erected to house a bar, catering concession and stage as well as a clubhouse for the visiting yachtsmen for their race briefings and prize givings. There will also be indoor and outdoor seating for visitors to enjoy a drink on the harbourside. (Opening times 4pm-11.30pm (Thurs) 11am-11.30pm (Fri to Sun).
Offshore Programme
A relaxed programme of cruising and racing includes around Sark race and racing in the Russell. Also a pilotage to learn about sailing in local waters. A concours delegance a fashion show for boats is held over the weekend with prizes awarded to boats in three age categories.
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| For further details please contact Natalie Davidson at CMA Event Management on +44 (0) 1481 246700. |
| natalie.d@cmaevents.co.uk |
| www.guernseyregatta.com |
| Sat 13 September 2008 |
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| SARK CELEBRATION OF THE SEA |
| A day of entertainment to celebrate Sarks links with the sea. Live music from France, UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark as well as Seafood from Sarks top restaurants. |
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| michelle@sarkcarriages.com |
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| Wed 17 - Sat 20 September 2008 |
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| NFSA - NATIONAL GUERNSEY SHORE CHAMPIONSHIPS |
| This annual championship will again take place in Guernsey with the finalists being the winners of various heats held around the country during 2008. Competitors will be fishing off the coast of Herm, one of Guernseys sister islands, as well as the many locations around Guernseys beautiful coastline. For further information please contact . E-mail: Website: |
| David Rowe on +44 (0) 777 8137626 |
| dr@nfsa.org.uk |
| www.nfsa.org.uk |
| Sat 20 September 2008 |
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| ANGLING DEVELOPMENT DAY |
| An introduction day to the work of the National Federation of Sea Anglers with presentation as well as instruction by NFSA licensed coach on tackling, rig making, bait and knot tying. Also information on conservation and other angling issues. |
| David Rowe on +44 (0) 777 8137626 |
| dr@nfsa.org.uk |
| http://www.nfsa.org.uk |
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