Regata Week

[jackie j]

This week is Shaldon regata week and we are supposed to be on the beach.
Its cold its raining and it feels like November.
Yesterday my niece and nephew ( brother and sister 35 plus ) rowed from Babacombe around the ness to Shaldon in the annual race. 53 boats took part the small boats are towed to the starting point then they race back its a spectacular site as the big boats come back with them. It was cold and the rain just about held off. All ages take part. It is supposed to be the Dawlish to Shaldon race but the weather conditions meant the change of venue
The rest of the week is taken up with lots of things for kids to do swimming, rounders, beach volley ball, rowing races and the like.
It wont be much fun if the weather doesnt improve.
Please can we have some sun.

[squashysu]

I want some sun too!! we going to whipsnade on wednesday (10 mins away from us) but it wont be much fun in the rain!!

Also only got 2 weeks until i am back to work and i need the sun to help me relax lol!

come on sun, please get your hat on!

[jackie j]

Went to the beach yesterday Swimming races started at 9AM daughter came third out of three but won the cup as she was the only local girl to take part. well done flowers.
More racing on thursday but starts at ten am.

[jackie j]

The sun came out big time yesterday and although I put factor 40 sun cream on I got burnt, a mixture of sun and salt air.
Down there again today to watch the sailing and rowing. Flowers came third again in the 100 meter swim and got another medal.
There are kids as young as six rowing on the river even with a fast outgoing tide, I dont know how they do it. Lots of saftey boats on the water and all children must wear life jackets.