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2011 Autumn Newsletter

The Autumn newsletter can be viewed by clicking here.
 

New beacon at harbour entrance

The east training wall light beacon is being replaced with an improved structure which will exhibit a new Quick Green light with a range of 6nM.  Work commenced on 3 October, carried out by the construction vessel Walcon Wizard.  Photos, The new beacon lying alongside the old. The new beacon in place in the harbour entrance with works complete.

British Aquathlon 30 July 2011 race starts at 1200

This will be the fifth year Raw Energy Pursuits have organised an Aquathlon at Littlehampton Marina and we are proud to have been awarded the British Aquathlon Championships for 2011. The Boat House Cafe/Restaurant will be focal point for the racing which starts at Midday. Athletes will start in four waves from the slipway alongisde the Marina at high water and swim downstream to the Red Footbridge before returning to the Marina (750m). The 5km run will head along Ferry Road eventually reaching the village of Climping where there will be a turn point at 2.5km. The Boat House will be available for food during the event where specatators can enjoy the action from the raised decking area. Top competitors are expected to finish the course in under 30 minutes. Prize-giving will take place at The Boat House Cafe where National Age Group Medals will be presented.
 

Offshore Powerboat Racing 17 July 2011

Cancelled due to bad weather
 

Dragon Boat Racing 17 July 2011 

On the river by the Arun View Inn between 10.30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

 

Littlehampton Harbour Festival 4/5 June 2011 - with the Folk, Roots and Arts Festival

Organisations around the harbour contributed to a weekend of spectacle, activity and fun.
 
RNLI open day on-water display                                                                                   Sussex Sea Fisheries
                                                                                                                                                               
                      

Arun Yacht Club open day                                           

Crabbing competition weigh-in














Raw Energy Pursuits Iron Man swimming race                                                                                                  Art in the Board Room



 

Littlehampton and Shoreham LIfeboats perform                                                               Shoreham Tamar class Lifeboat alongside Town Quay
a winching exercise with Coastguard Helicopter 104

Action Boat providing rib rides for visitors















 

Spirit FM Duck Race

Hosted by Spirit FM from the Arun View Public House saw 150 ducks racing to the finish line In the River Arun on 21st April 2011.The winning duck, number 123 was called 'Chris P Duck' and sponsored by Whiteheads of Chichester. For further information visit Spirit Fm.

Harbour Safety Day 

Took place at the Arun Yacht club on 7th May where all harbour users could receive free RNLI lifejacket and vessel checks, advice from West Sussex Fire and Rescue, Project Kraken team and the local Coastguards.


 

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