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Goring and Streatley's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
4th June 2012
Event: Jubilee Water Pagent
Date and Time: 11.15 to 1.30pm, 4th June 2012
Location: River & Towpath (Downstream of Lock between Bridge - Ferry Lane)
Organisers:
Flotilla: Goring Gap Boat Club
Family Raft Races: Goring Thames Sailing Club
Contacts:
Flotilla: John Wills. on (01491) 874395 / 07879 414212 or
jubilee.waterpagent@goring-on-thames.co.uk
Family Raft Races: Rob Jones:
jubilee.raftrace@goring-on-thames.co.uk
Details:
This will be a wonderful two-part riverside event with a Flotilla ‘sail past’ of dressed boats followed by fun Family Raft Races.
Participants are invited for both parts.
Flotilla
The Water Pageant’s procession of boats is being organised by the Goring Gap Boat Club and a small committee comprising John Wills, Neil Derbyshire and Ian Smith.
Our lead in the Flotilla is the famous Royal Barge featured in the Oscar winning film “A Man for All Seasons”. The crew and Henry VIII will be dressed in Tudor costumes.
If you have a boat of any discription and would like to particpate in the festivities, then please let John Wills know as soon as possible.
Please download the Application Form.
Family Raft Race
Goring Thames Sailing Club are delighted to be hosting the Family Raft Race on Monday 4th June 2012.
Teams of 4 people including at least 1 adult but no more than 2 adults, are invited to race from 12.30 onwards just below Goring Lock.
Prizes will be awarded for first place and best dressed raft and crew.
Bouyancy Aids and Safety Boat cover will be provided. Do please note that no entries will be allowed on the day and entries are limited to 12, so get building and paddling. For more info please email Rob Jones at jubilee.raftrace@goring-on-thames.co.uk
Please download the Application Form.
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