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Location: IOW Event Contact Details: gaffers@royalsolentyc.org.uk Sport/Activity: Sailing |
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30th May-1st June 2008 During this three days of free entertainment, Yarmouth's picturesque harbour will be filled with more than 100 visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels, including the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet. On shore there will be a huge range of activities keeping the 20,000 plus expected visitors entertained from morning till night all weekend. The popular location of Yarmouth has a Tudor castle, charming cottages, well-stocked chandlery, unique shops, fine pubs and good eating-houses making it a favourite stop for yachts on their way east or west along the popular waters of the Solent.
Road Directions
From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Yarmouth.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Yarmouth. This lovely stone cottage is attractively situated in a quiet country lane on the edge of the village of Niton, on the south coast of the island. Public Transport Directions
From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 7 to Yarmouth.
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 bus route to Newport and change to No. 7 to Yarmouth For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance. 
Contact: 01983 761704, email
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