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Regatta

28th August 2006

The Ross Regatta has been held on the Wye since the first August Bank Holiday in 1874. Originally it consisted of coracle and canoe races and a "fun day" but since then the levels of competition have increased along with the sophistication of the boats and now there are trophies to be won.

Ross Regatta (28-8-06)
The Regatta course as seen from the Bridstow Bridge on the A40
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Ross Regatta (28-8-06)
The Regatta
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Ross Regatta (28-8-06)
The Regatta and two teams competing
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Ross Regatta (28-8-06)
Two teams as seen from the Bridstow Bridge
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Below is the Regatta as seen from the Palace Parade by the Royal Hotel. To the left can be seen the new club house, which was opened in 1978, which replaced an original 2 storey building.

Ross Regatta (28-8-06)
The Regatta from Palace Parade
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