Port Neptune Regatta

The Port Neptune Regatta is the second longest running Scout Regatta in Australia, hosted by 2nd Abbotsford Sea Scouts. It started in 1948 to give Scouts experience in upper harbour and river sailing. The Regatta is held on the Parramatta River at Abbotsford. Scouts from NSW and the ACT are welcome to camp overnight and participate in the sailing, canoeing and other fun events. Cub and Joey/Parent canoe races are held on Sunday morning.

Schedule

• Friday, 20 September: Park opens from 6pm for campers.

• Saturday, 21 September: Sailing for Scouts and above
• Sunday, 22nd September: Sailing and conoeing (all sections)
  • Scouts - canoeing: 8am - 10am (registration from 7:30am)
  • Scouts  - sailing: 10am - 12pm
  • Joeys / Cubs - canoeing: racing from 10am onwards (registration from 9am) (suggested packing list attached)

Key information:

• The sailing events are for youth that have prior sailing experience. Youth will not be taught to sail. 
• Scouts that are sailing must bring their own sail boat (sail boats not supplied). 
• Canoes will be supplied (no need to bring your own).
• For Cubs and Joeys we will also have sufficient fun-sized Kayaks to use (no need to bring your own, in addition to canoes).
• BYO PFD. It is mandatory for all youth to wear water shoes and wear a PFD in the water.
• There are access points to Quarantine reserve from Spring Street and  Checkley Street should you have heavy items or need access to load Leader Kyaks/canoes. Spring Street is the best access for trailers with camping / sail boats. 
• All youth require own group supervision. 

BBQ:

A barbecue will operate on Saturday (lunch) and Sunday (breakfast and lunch), pay on the day.

Sausage Sandwich                                          $4.00
Can of soft drink/bottle of water                       $2.00
Sausage Sandwich & Soft Drink/ Water           $5.00
2 Sausage Sandwiches & Soft Drink/ Water    $7.00