The Great Paper Boat Race

Published 08:49 on 24 Aug 2023

Last weekend Brading Haven Yacht Club hosted part of the Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend, which included the Great Bembridge Paper Boat Race on the Saturday. This event, which brings together children from the Club's membership, local community and Harbour visitors, saw more participants than ever, with 42 taking part to race their wonderfully creative, handmade paper boats. And there were some adults too, who were every bit as competitive as the younger ones! Thankfully it stayed dry, but the wind direction and incoming tide made for challenging conditions, with many boats struggling to make any headway towards the finishing line. None of that really mattered; the fun and excitement was all there and many congratulations to the winners.

Under 10s

1st George Pike, aged 9

2nd Lyla Baker, aged 6

3rd Henry Pim, aged 9

10 to 15 years

1st Henry Cook, aged 12

2nd Amelia Pim, aged 13

3rd Green Box - unclaimed on the day in spite of all efforts!

Over 15s

1st James Millis with Kayden

2nd Toby Heppell

3rd Charley Hay

Best Design Boat

Howard Allen won Best Design Boat in the adult's category and Kayden Millis in the child's group.

The GBPBR was introduced by Club Member Robin Powell, who has run it for the last 12 years, and thank you for his guidance and support this year. We were delighted he could be with us on the day as Guest of Honour.

Last updated 20:04 on 9 October 2024