Jersey Electricity Gorey Regatta 2024 - Preview
by Philip Jeune 5 Feb 2024 03:17 NZDT
13-14 July 2024
2021 Logicalis Gorey Regatta © Simon Boyle
JERSEY Electricity have confirmed their
continued sponsorship of Gorey
Regatta, which this year takes place
over the weekend of 13/14 July.
Established in 1857, the regatta is an
integral part of Jersey's maritime
culture.
JE came on board as the new title
sponsor last year, opening up a fresh
chapter in the story of an historic
event that gives sailors of all ages the
opportunity to compete in the
picturesque setting of Grouville Bay.
'Gorey Regatta stands as not
only one of the oldest in the
world but also as a vital
component of Jersey's rich
maritime heritage,' said Adam
Caerlewy-Smith, JE's Head of
Marketing and
Communications.
'Our support for this event
reflects our commitment to
celebrating our Island's unique
cultural legacy and fostering a
strong sense of community.'
Attracting entries from St
Catherine's Sailing
Club, St Helier Yacht
Club and the Royal
Channel Islands Yacht
Club as well as the host
port, the 167th Jersey
Electricity Gorey Regatta
will feature races for
dinghies, cruising and racing
yachts, sports catamarans,
dayboats and windsurfers.
It is hoped that yachtsmen from
the other Channel Islands and
France may also take part,
competing against the local
crews for the numerous
trophies up for grabs.
'Thanks to the ongoing support
from our title sponsor Jersey
Electricity we will once again be
able to offer a full programme of
sailing and social events,' said Gorey
Regatta Association Captain Justin
Horton.
'There will be plenty of action for
spectators to see from the pier,
including the Gorey to Carteret
Rowing Race which will start on the
Saturday morning.'
For further information go to
www.goreyregatta.org, or follow the
regatta on Facebook where you can
find photos and news updates.