Breede River Seagull Outboard Regatta 2024
Fri Oct 18, 18:00 - Sat Oct 19, 23:00
Viljoensdrift Wines and Rivercruises
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Breede River 2024 Seagull Outboard Regatta
18 and 19 October 2024.
Friday evening 18:00 bring and braai with music. Cash bar will be available and fires will be provided.
Saturday evening 18:00 Spit braai with live music. Also please book you’re attendance for R170 p.p.
The inaugural Breede River Seagull Regatta is to take place on the 19th of October 2024 at the scenic Viljoensdrift Wines in Robertson, Western Cape. Hosted in collaboration with our esteemed sponsors, BUCO, Western Cape Lubricants, Redira Clothing and Viljoensdrift Fine Wines, this event promises to be an extraordinary day for Seagull Outboard enthusiasts, participants and spectators.
Get ready for an early start. Gates open at 07:00am for setting up and last minute tuning. The official briefing will take place at 10:30. The regatta will commence at 11:15 sharp!!. The two lap event makes up the distance of 12 km. There is only one slipway available, so we recommend an early arrival to avoid any potential bottlenecks!
Participation costs are R500.00 per boat, pilot and co-pilot, which includes a T-shirt for both (please provide T-shirt sizes for both at ticket checkout). Be sure not to miss the special auction of a Seagull Outboard and a Magnum bottle of wine, which will take place at 17:00. All proceeds goes to Winelands SPCA.
Join us at 17:00 for an exciting prize-giving ceremony, where we’ll reward the Fastest 5 hp, Fastest 40+, Best Dressed Crew, Most Cheerful Crew and the Engine that Quits the Most.
The event site is a picturesque location, featuring plenty of green grass where attendees can relax and enjoy a marvelous view of the river. Please bring your own folding chair.
The Viljoensdrift Wines’ full restaurant will be open offering a variety of dishes accompanied by their signature fine wines. A cash bar will also be available.
What’s an event without music? Enjoy performances from a local artist that will be sure to have you tapping your feet.
Whether you’re a die-hard Seagull Outboard enthusiast or a relaxed onlooker, the Breede River Seagull Regatta 2024, promises to be a fantastic day!! We can’t wait to see you there!
Program for the weekend:
Friday evening 18 October 2024:
18:00 Bring and Braai at Viljoensdrift. Cash bar will be open.
Saturday 19 October 2024:
Registration and boat launching from 7:00 to 10:00.
Pilot's briefing strictly 10:30.
First race 11:15
Second race 14:30
Prize giving and auction 17:00
Spit braai / dance / party 18:00
Looking forward to see a record number of happy Seagullers!!