The date has been fixed for the Varen Regatta, Wednesday August 22nd. This will be the 9th year of the Regatta. For those who have not been to watch, to picnic or participate, you need to be there between 10 and 10.30am. Next to the course which is a clear run from the Moulin de Varen upstream for 400 metres round the balloons and back to the Finish line, there is a picnic area under the poplars and with toilet facilities. There is also a possibility of Moules frites or omelette and frites at The Moulin for those who would prefer that to a picnic.
For those participating in the race you need to be there to sign on and read the rules before 10.30am. Entry is free and canoes are provided, all the same handicap, your only handicap may be your partner. The teams are chosen one man, one lady by being drawn randomly from a hat. If you win your heat you will go in to the semi final and then the final. There is also a children's race, under 12s for an adult and one child. This year we are hoping for an added event of ' The Fifi Challenge Cup' where the ladies of the Fifi group are pitting their strengths and canoeing finesse against each other.
After the races the important prize giving takes place BEFORE your picnic begins.
More information will be given nearer the time but another tip, come early to unload your picnic tables and chairs. As in previous years we are expecting a good turn out.
