Event Details:

EVENT CANCELLED

It is with regret that I and our safety officer (Mike Miles) have decided we cannot hold the Ramsey Island Race this Saturday. In addition to our safety boat team, we have consulted the duty RNLI coxswain of St Davids Lifeboat station for advice. Winds at Whitesands beach are set to be just manageable, but the forecast swell and surf are set at 3-4 feet. As this falls outside of acceptable risk, the event must be cancelled.

The early decision has also been made because we received many entries from people far away, so it is only fair to inform everyone now so you can make alternative arrangements!

A later date is being considered. Any news on this will be provided as soon as possible!

Steve Probert – Chair Solva Rowing Club

‘Not for the faint hearted’ – an 8 mile row through the legendary Ramsey Sound
Final Race Decision by 07:30 on Saturday 6^th July

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 £7 per crew member

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. Please register your crew using this link – https://bit.ly/4dYqkok Online payment available.

Please advise estimated numbers/crews by Wednesday 3^rd July 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, 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 – Solva Rowing Club regret we are unable to provide post-race food for all rowers due to limited facilities available to us to provide food safely in the event area.

However, Whitesands Beach House Cafe are available for purchase of hot food and snacks after the race. 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: