Carrick Classic Regatta

CARRICK CLASSIC REGATTA

FRIDAY 5th JUNE ~ SUNDAY 7th JUNE 2009

There are some pictures from the race on Sunday available in the Gallery

Join us for this celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the founding of Northern Ireland Old Gaffers Association.

OF SPECIAL INTEREST ~ ‘PEGGY BAWN’

Built (1894) by Hilditch in Carrickfergus, this beautiful gaff cutter was rescued and restored by yacht historian Hal Sisk, and is accompanied by her mother ship, the ‘ Molly Ban’

SATURDAY 6th JUNE 11am ~ 5pm

Free entrance to the MARITIME MARQUEE. Situated beside CARRICKFERGUS SAILING CLUB, the Marquee will house these exhibits of interest:

• Live underwater pictures of sea bed & sea life around Carrick from the NIEA Survey Vessel anchored offshore.
• Marine Artefacts & Maritime History of Carrickfergus
• The story of the ‘Peggy Bawn’
• Classic and Wooden boats for sale
• Learn to Sail ~ Carrick Sailing Club sail training
• Carrickfergus Sea Cadets
• Belfast Lough Sailability
• RNLI stand and Souvenir Shop

SATURDAY 6th JUNE ~ 12 noon

Classic Regatta

Enjoy the spectacle of the Classic fleet while they race round the buoys just off-shore, viewed from Carrickfergus Sailing Club, the East Pier, the Marine Highway , Fisherman’s Quay.

SUNDAY 7th JUNE ~ 12 noon

Parade of Sail

Can be viewed from Carrickfergus Sailing Club, the East Pier, the Marine Highway and Fisherman’s Quay.

Bar-B-Que & Jazz ~ 3pm

The culmination of a busy weekend organised for you by Northern Ireland Old Gaffers Association

We are indebted to the following for their support and sponsorship:

• Carrickfergus Borough
• Classic Walls
• Old Gaffers Association
• Carrickfergus Sailing Club
• Carrick Marine Projects

Don’t Miss It !