This coming weekend sees the return of Whitstable & Herne Bay Lions Club Regatta held on Tankerton slopes overlooking the sea. The event starts 11o'clock on Saturday and finishes about 5 o'clock on Sunday 9th August.
This is a fantastic weekend event with fair ground rides, sailing races, food stalls, a fly past by Team Guinot Wingwalkers and a fireworks display on Saturday evening.
Location of Whitstable Regatta 2009:
Whitstable Regatta
1 Marine Parade
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 2BQ View map and instructions if you're travelling to Whitstable.
This is what the Canterbury Information centre have to say about the event:
"The first Regatta was run on Tuesday 7th August 1792 between 26 boats from Whitstable and Faversham to test the boating skills of the local boatmen and sailors. It has taken place every year since with the exception of the two world wars. It is possibly the oldest event of it type in the world."
And whilst you're here, check out our live web cam overlooking the sea from whitstable! Come back for some great sunsets!
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