Ramsey Challenge Race 2023 (Solva RWC)

Event Details:

Solva Rowing and Watersports Club are proud to host

Ramsey Island Rowing Challenge
Saturday 17th June 2023

Under the rules of Welsh Sea Rowing

‘Not for the faint hearted’ – an 8 mile row through the legendary Ramsey Sound

Race Decision by 07:30 on Saturday 17^th June

Please call or text Steve Probert 07970 063074 or Mike Miles 07855 196251
Decision will be posted on Twitter & Facebook @solvarowingclub

Entries are open for crew or crews of Longboats, Coastal Sculls & Gigs

Race Entry Fees £10 per crew member (due to number of commercial safety boats required we are unable to reduce this fee, this does include rowers food) 

Registration from 10:00 – 13:00                      Coxes briefing        13:15

Race Commences 14:30 sharp                         Presentation          17:00

Please note that the race will start on time so that boats can row through Ramsey Sound at slack water.

 

We strongly advise pre – registering for this race as entries are expected to fill up quickly. Download the registration form below.

Please advise estimated numbers/crews by Wednesday 14^th June to Steve Probert – info@solvarowingclub.co.uk – so we can arrange adequate safety boats and catering.

 

Clubs registering attendance after this date may not be accepted.

All crews must bring life jackets to the race. Depending on conditions on the day, wearing them may be mandatory as an alternative to cancelling the race. The risk of swamping during a beach launch is real. Good bailers i.e.. small buckets are essential.

 

Directions

The event is taking place from Whitesands Beach near St Davids.

From the East … London, Cardiff and the M4:

Take the A48 to Carmarthen, followed by the A40 to Haverfordwest and the A487 to St Davids.  From St Davids, follow signs for Whitesands (B4583), and drive all the way down to the beach –
a distance of 2 miles.

 

From the North … Aberystwyth, Cardigan and the A487:
Take the A487 to St Davids.  From St Davids, follow signs for Whitesands (B4583), and drive all the way down to the beach – a distance of 2 miles.

 

Sat Nav … SA62 6PS                OS Grid … SM 73595 27243

 

Unloading and Parking

On arrival at Whitesands, please stop at the car park attendant hut at the entrance, they will then direct you. Boats should be unloaded from the slipway at the bottom of the car park onto the beach. Marshalls will be on hand to direct you and help to unload if required. Trailers are to be left in the designated area on the beach. Please park cars in the car park. St Davids City Council have kindly agreed to waive the parking charges for 30 towing vehicles.

 

Catering

Pre Race – FREE Teas & Coffees & other refreshments available from 10:00 (donations welcome).

Post Race – Food will be served to crews after the race.

Whitesands Beach House Cafe are also available for purchase of hot food and snacks. The cafe is also fully licensed and sells beers, wines and other alcoholic beverages.

 

Amenities

Toilets are available in the public car park. (40p a go!)
 

Accommodation

Self Catering / B & B

The St Davids Peninsula Tourist Association website has info on where to stay in St. Davids.

http://www.stdavidsinfo.org.uk

 

Camping

This campsite is right next to the beach.

http://whitesandscamping.co.uk

 

More info on Whitesands Beach is available here.

http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/beaches/whitesands/

 

For any enquiries please contact either of the following:

Club Chairman            Steve Probert              07970 063074             steve@solva.co.uk

Club Safety Officer     Mike Miles                  07855 196251             mikecmiles@hotmail.co.uk

 

More details can be found on the SRWC website.

Download this Race Notice: