The Conwy River Festival is the premier yachting festival
serving the whole of the Irish Sea including the Isle
of Man, Ireland and the ports and harbours of the North
West of the UK. From the beautiful and picturesque
base in the River Conwy this special festival of sail
appeals to a wide range of participants including fast
racing yachts, traditional working boats, especially
Welsh Nobbies and Gaffers, modern cruisers and local
classes of one-designs coming from all parts of Wales,
the Isle of Man and the North West of England.
Now in it's 17th. year the Conwy River
Festival continues to grow year on year with record
number of boats taking part each day of this unique
eight-day festival of sail.
The famous LA-LA cruise-in-company from Conwy to Caernarfon
has become a significant element of the festival that
appeals equally to the cruising yachts as well as many
of the out and out racers. Another record entry is
expected in 2007 with new and vibrant activities taking
part along the way of this two day cruise through some
of the most stunning scenery anywhere in the UK. Join
our friendly throng in a lively evening of fun during
a visit to the oldest yacht club site in Europe, the
11th. Century clubhouse of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club
in Caernarfon.
The relaxed atmosphere surrounding the Conwy River
Festival has been a major factor of our success over
traditional regattas. There really is something for
everyone in Conwy, from performance racing, cruiser
racing, one-design classes as well as for classic yachts
and tan sailed traditional working boats.
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There are individual
prizes, team prizes, series competitions and overall
prizes for best performers as well as specially sponsored
trophies for the best performing Beneteau, Jeanneau,
Multihull, Westerley, Leisure and one-design yachts
taking part.
The Conwy River Festival
is as much about taking part and enjoying the magnificent
spectacle as it is about winning prizes. The sight
of close to 200 yachts in the bay is something unique
and attracts ever more attention from significant
sponsors as well as television and press coverage throughout
the whole of the festival and beyond.
Conwy Quay Day is the opportunity for all of the family
to enjoy the fun and excitement on shore as well as
in the water. Watch as locals and visitors join hands
to participate in skill tests and rowing competitions
right in front of the beautiful 13th. century Conwy
castle and town walls. With live music and entertainment,
RAF and Lifeboat displays, exhibitions and sponsors
stands as well as a very popular torch-lit procession
for children, Conwy Quay Day is an integral and significant
part of the Conwy River Festival and like the festival
expands year on year.
Come to the 2007 Conwy River Festival
from Saturday 11th. - Sunday 19th.August or keep returning to
our web site for up to date information and entry forms
at www.conwyriverfestival.org
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