Remember the scrutineer for our first menai straits raft race many, many years ago now running in the seagull powered class and the guy came along with his clipboard. The bold mountains of wales come to an abrupt fall at the menai straits, and thence the island. Series prizes will also be awarded for the overall results of the two weeks racing and in some classes. Aug 03, 2015 the menai straits and the swellies posted august 3, 2015 by richard hargreaves a voyage through the menai straits requires precise timing for the passage between the two bridges from the south, stevensons brittania bridge and telfords historic 1826 menai suspension bridge the first ever suspension bridge. Sunday the 3rd of june saw a band of intrepid sailors set off to compete in the menai straits raft race 2018 read more. The menai strait will again become a flurry of homemade rafts this summer as one of north waless most colourful annual fundraisers returns. Moreover, the sons of israel were brought into daily contact with races of the same stock on their. The main charity supported was claire house childrens hospice, and a cheque for.
The great strait raft run returns on the menai strait this. Among the group were employees from the gaerwen branch and head office. Each raft will be scrutinised on the day, and if in the opinion of the organisers, the raft is not seaworthy. Jul 24, 2016 the races consisted of two heats of up to ten rafts, either custom or homemade, and the best of the two heats went forward to the final. The great strait raft run returns on the menai strait this summer. Rhyl rnli lifeboat team managed to make the final, but were then disqualified after the last race, as it was discovered they had secreted a small electric outboard motor on to their raft. The menai strait regattas 2016 will consist of 12 indivi dual regattas, usually one race each day hosted by a different club or committee. The paramedic checked her over so need for defibrillator. We are delighted to welcome hempel as our main sponsor of the regattas in their centenary year entry forms are now available for the hempel menai strait regattas. Eryri mynyddoedd a mor snowdonia mountains and coast 2016.
Pont grog y borth is a suspension bridge to carry road traffic between the island of anglesey and the mainland of wales. Entry forms for 20 are now available for this years regatta and early entry does assist us in the planning and preparation of the event. Local activities range from fishing and hiking to white water rafting and mountain biking. Apr 22, 2003 longboats race the straits men, women and children are taking up celtic longboat rowing dozens of celtic longboats will be racing along the menai straits next month when the sports first ever north wales league kicks off with a unique event. The great strait raft run is held annually on the menai straits from felinheli to menai bridge to raise funds for charity. Grab a coffee and while away hours watching the activity on the water. So please enter asap, and encourage members of your club and class, to enter. The spectacular backdrop of snowdonias mountains and the isle of angleseys natural beauty contribute to the uniqueness of this fun and challenging day of rafting and raising money for good causes. On may 29th 1984 when the first raft run set sail from y felinheli everyone involved was floating into the unknown. One cheeky rafter douses rivals in the menai bridge raft race near y felinheli. This film shows the sea racing through the strait under the menai suspension bridge. The wacky raft race will see an array of weird and wonderful craft take to the water at y felinheli in gwynedd on sunday, june 1. The menai strait regattas has published an official notice on the website to explain the approach for managing the coronavirus pandemic.
Menai straits raft race the big start 2016 youtube. Telford house snowdonia large self catering holiday home. The isle of man race, start liverpool the menai straits regattas. View george bryden, firos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Published on may 30, 2016 watch in 1080 hd otherwise it looks dog turd couldnt have picked a better day for a raft race, great atmosphere, awesome team spirit and stunning scenery proud to. Nevertheless, plenty of intertidal life was exposed continue reading the menai straits feb, 2018. I was due to meet with two others on the evening sunday 18th march for a couple of days sea kayaking on angelsey and decided that whilst i was in the area i ought to register a time for the much coveted menai straits challenge. The team completed the race successfully going from felinheli gwynedd to menai bridge anglesey on the majestic menai straits. Had a call to help a elderly lady who had collapsed near to the shop to take the defibrillator to her. Dinas boat yard provides great access to a beautiful part of the menai straits, with secure storage for your launching trailers. On sunday 2 august, polly picked up david, julia and i and took us to praa sands, a beach about 30 minutes drive away, to watch a raft race being held there.
May 29, 2016 felinheli to menai bridge 29th may 2016. Visitor uk menai bridge tourist info for menai bridge, anglesey. Longboats race the straits men, women and children are taking up celtic longboat rowing dozens of celtic longboats will be racing along the menai straits next month when the sports first ever north wales league kicks off with a unique event. Sunroom lounge the best place for snatching some quiet time is the annexed sunroom, with its majestic views of the menai straits.
Second annual rhyl rnli harbour raft race hailed a resounding. Dinas boat yard our exmillitary, concreted slipway. Curiously i returned to sea fishing following retirement from menai bridge but still living in england my caravans in the mountains. The majority of the boats racing are classic boats such as the fife od, the mersey mylne od, and the conway od but. The bridge was designed by thomas telford and completed in 1826 and is a grade i listed structure. Posts about menai to falmouth written by yacht rampage. Marlin trip to menai bridge, swellies and port penrhyn 2016. The 2020 regattas will be raced over the fortnight from monday 3rd august and saturday 15th august. The regatta committee would like also thank hempel and many other local businesses for their help in making it another successful year. May 12, 2014 the great strait raft run returns on the menai strait this summer. Watch in 1080 hd otherwise it looks dog turd couldnt have picked a better day for a raft race, great atmosphere. Menai raft race give one minute applause for manchester and. No return for popular raft race this year evening express. From the beach at y felinheli, all rafts head north east towards the bridges.
The team came in 7th place with an impressive time of 1. Mar 29, 2018 watch stunning footage of scuba diving boats blasting up the menai straits on this years biggest ever menai boat run. Rules great strait raft run, menai bridge, felinheli. Last week brought mixed weather with one cancellation on the race through from beaumaris to caernarfon. More than 2000 spectators came out to support competitors of the annual great strait raft run on angleseys menai strait. August 2017 annual fancy dress raft race sunday th august 2017 16 rafts racing, first race 14. Anglesey outdoors is an ideal base for groups, individuals or families. Torrent walk bunkhouse is ideal for exploring snowdonia.
With over 20 rafts competing annually, a popular childrens edible regatta, a large selection of village fete stalls and live music, our event has become an unmissable family day out. Huws gray completes raft race for hope house childrens. Rafts must then pass under the britannia bridge mainland side arch right hand side and then pass ynys gorad goch and the swellie rock on the rafts port side left hand side. Competitors set off in the annual charity raft race at north berwick, scotland. It is good to see the rye race returning and that not all raft races have been sunk by health and safety red tape.
One of the entries in the 1998 ythan raft race, blue toon theatre co, takes to the water at ellon. Menai bridge porthaethwy is located on the east coast of the island of anglesey, north wales, approximately 247 miles northwest of london and 20 miles eastsoutheast of holyhead. It would be premature to make any decision about the event now. Posted on 19 aug 2019 menai straits regattas 2016 overall over 90 boats on the water on some days saturday th saw the last race of the menai straits regattas which was kindly sponsored by hempel paints. The menai strait was the scene of a magnificent raft race. Completed meetings and events 20172018 rotary club of.
The bangor round table in conjunction with the raft committee took over running the race, and having peaked with 50 entrants, the numbers began to wane with the lions eventually dropping the race in the late 1980s. Seventeen rafts sailed off and all reached menai bridge safely. Check out our video below and get a taster of our great day. Dinas boat yard boasts one of the largest slipways on the menai strait, if you require use of the slipway please contact us. The spectacular backdrop of snowdonias mountains and the isle of angleseys natural beauty contribute to the uniqueness of this fun and challenging day of. Another raft race is held biannually on the military canal at bonnington. Related articles bojangles at the menai strait regattas looking for logic hello all from bojangles, the international contender 2523, reporting on the past fortnights adventures at the menai strait regattas. The best place for snatching some quiet time is the annexed sunroom, with its majestic views of the menai straits. Growing year on year the event is an early season opportunity to get the boats out on the water and give them a good run before the season starts. Never mind, get a group of mates together, build a raft, enter, have a great day out. The project gutenberg ebook of a book of north wales, by s. Menai straits raft race the big start 2016 duration.
Posted on 19 aug 2019 menai straits regattas 2016 overall over 90 boats on the water on some days saturday th saw the last race of the menai straits regattas which was kindly. Now when the good people of llanddona saw this boat come ashore thus unprovided with the. Thomas telfords original menai suspension bridge opened in 1826 and robert stephensons britannia tubular bridge followed in 1850 to carry rail traffic in two wroughtiron rectangular box spans. People come out to enjoy the glorious summer sun to w. May 30, 2016 watch in 1080 hd otherwise it looks dog turd couldnt have picked a better day for a raft race, great atmosphere, awesome team spirit and stunning scenery proud to call menai bridge my hometown.
Menai straits regattas 2016 week 1 by ian scott bradley 9 aug 2016 02. Ms1 britannia was built in 1937 followed by 16 more boats all built between 1938 and 1952. The menai strait one design is a classic 20ft 6m sailing boat built of mahogany on oak frames. The sailing takes place on the menai strait, a narrow stretch of water separating anglesey from mainland north wales. Jun 04, 2017 more than 2,000 spectators came out to support competitors of the annual great strait raft run on angleseys menai strait. Published on mar 14, 2016 this is the video of the highlights of the day out on the menai straits, an opportunity for a number of bsac clubs to try out their boats before the season starts. Enjoy a picnic in the sunshine and watch the crazy antics of the fancy dressed rafters. Mighty craic for all the family in aid of portrush. Registration will be on a first come first served basis to ensure things are fair, also we are limiting individual clubs to a maximum of 2 boats. Chairman of the great strait raft run, russell gray, said he is really pleased with this years attendance.
It has removable internal ballast and a lifting centreplate and is specifically designed for the exciting waters of the menai strait in north wales. Safety boat cover for the raft run will be provided. Rafts must then pass under the britannia bridge mainland side arch right hand side and then pass ynys gorad goch and the swellie rock on the raft s port side left hand side. Aug, 2017 rhyl rnli harbour raft race in rhyl, rhyl harbour bridge, sunday. In 2002 the great menai strait raft run was resurrected, with the first of the new raft races taking place. The regattas start on monday 30 th july 2018 and finish on saturday 11 august 2018 the event is organised by the menai strait combined reg atta committee on behalf of the individual host clubs.
Watch in 1080 hd otherwise it looks dog turd couldnt have picked a better day for a raft race, great atmosphere, awesome team spirit and stunning scenery proud to call menai bridge my hometown. Menai strait regattas 2018 the menai strait regattas 2018 will consist of 12 individu al regattas, one race each day hosted by a different club or committee. Last week brought mixed weather with one cancellation of the race through from beaumaris to caernarfon. Elsewhere, there was a regular raft race on the river rother in west sussex at midhurst which began in 1981 and continued until 2010. The route great strait raft run, menai bridge, felinheli. The clubs took to the straits and raised a lump of cash for the rnli too. A royal anglesey yacht club volunteer has been presented with an award by hrh princess anne caroline tebbut from llanddona recently received an award from hrh princess anne at the rya volunteer awards in london. The lady was conscious and the paramedics where on their way. A full fortnight of races on the menai straits between north wales and anglesey.
This is the video of the highlights of the day out on the menai straits, an opportunity for a number of bsac clubs to try out their boats before the season starts and raise money for the rnli. George bryden, firo managing director great eastern. Rnli mumbles lifeboat crew fun raft race home facebook. Ras rafftiau flynyddol er budd achosion da or felinheli i borthaethwy.
The majority of the boats racing are classic boats such as the fife od, the mersey mylne od, and the conway od. Early entry does assist our planning and preparation for the event. Menai raft race give one minute applause for manchester and london. Bbc news uk wales north west wales longboats race the. It should be noted that the prime function of the safety boats is to look after the competitors and therefore the towing of any raft will be secondary. When we did the raft race, it was still a race, now i believe its now called a raft run, for insurance purposes. I have an autopilot but use a kitchen timer set on 10 minutes or less to help me keep a regular look out. Bwthyn bach, in the village of trefeglwys in rural mid wales is run by a small trust. Helicopter seen is from universal studios who were filming. Menai straits regattas 2016 overall over 90 boats on the water on some days saturday th saw the last race of the menai straits regattas which was kindly sponsored by hempel paints. If you are interested in joining the menai boat run for 2019 please contact the organising team led by sophie heptonstall via bsac menai it will be on sunday march 10 th 2019. Read the 2016 newsletter here pdf bangor university. Come and join us at the annual raft race and have a splashing time for the whole family. Menai strait regattas 1st august to th august 2016 issue 4 time to enter now.
Wales looks forward to a new bridge over the menai straits. The great strait raft run will see an array of weird and wonderful craft take to the water. We had lots of fun playing with the current at the menai suspension bridge, swellies pole and ynys gorad goch before cruising to plas newydd and back to menai bridge. This years annual great strait raft run saw 42 different teams comprising of over 300 participants all attempt to cross the body of water that lord nelson once called one of the most. The huws gray raft team took to the straits again this year to raise essential funds for hope house childrens hospice. The race was scheduled to return to qingdao during leg 6 the clipper round the world yacht race was scheduled to return to.
Then under the main span of the menai suspension bridge and on to the finish at the end of menai bridge pier. I mainly use tides favourably this helps a lot and motor at my displacement speed 5 to 7 knots. Before the race, we held a minute applause in wake of. An annual charity raft run along the stunningly picturesque menai strait. There was a true sense of adventure then, the fear of the unknown. Great strait raft run, menai bridge, felinheli, anglesey. Menai raft race give one minute applause for manchester. Great strait raft run, menai bridge, felinheli, anglesey, gwynedd. We will assess the government advice early in july to decide if we can go ahead, need to alter the plans or to abandon all together. Bojangles looks for logic at the menai strait regattas. We have now entered our second week of our annual regattas. The 2020 race to the straits is canceled due to the impacts of the. Last week brought mixed weather with one cancellation on the race through from beaumaris to. Participants in the matlock boxing day raft race 2016 matlock, derbyshire, england.
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