Gloucester Docks &
the Sharpness Canal

Events in 2011

For information and photos of past events, see separate page.

Saturday 5 Feb

Wycliffe Big Head rowing race from Patch Bridge to Fretherne Bridge.

Sunday 20 March

Gloucester Head rowing race between site of Hardwicke Bridge and Hempsted Bridge. (More details)

Weekend 22-24 April

Portishead Cruising Club yachts visiting Gloucester Docks for Easter (More details)

Sunday 10 April

Gloucester Docks Boat & Watersports Jumble in Museum car park. (01452 318200)

Sunday 15 May

Dragon boat racing in the Main Basin in aid of CLIC Sargent

Weekend 28-29 May

Three Clubs Regatta at Gloucester Docks with boats from Gloucester Yacht Club, Stourport Yacht Club and Stourport Motor Yacht & Bungalow Association.

Thursday 16 June

PS Waverley cruise from Sharpness to Clevedon and Ilfracombe. (More  details)

Saturday 2 July

MV Balmoral cruise from Sharpness to Clevedon and Ilfracombe. (More  details)

Sunday 10 July

Sea Sunday services at the Mariners' Chapel, Gloucester, at 10.30 and at the Picnic Site, Sharpness, at 6.00.

Weekend 5-7 August

Vindy Boys Reunion at Sharpness. (More details)

Tuesday 16 August

MV Balmoral cruise from Sharpness to Clevedon and Ilfracombe. (More  details)

Weekend 26-28 August

Tall Ship Festival at Gloucester (More details)

Weekend 27-28 August

Gloucester Rowing Club Regatta between Two Mile Bend and Hempsted Bridge. (More details)

Wednesday 31 August

MV Balmoral cruise from Sharpness to Clevedon and Ilfracombe. (More  details)

Sunday 4 September

Merchant Navy Day service at the Mariners Chapel at 10.30.

Sunday 30 October

Gloucester RC Long Distance Head between Parkend and Sims Bridges.

Saturday 5 November

Firework display in Gloucester Docks organised by Gloucester Round Table.

Saturday 3 December

Wycliffe Small Head rowing race from Parkend to Saul Junction.