The week Hamble gives back to those who give all year

For nearly a century, the regattas at Hamble were called the Hamble River Regatta and they can be traced back to 1868.  In that year, it took place on Tuesday 15th September and it was extensively patronised by the nobility, clergy, gentry and visitors in the neighbourhood.  There were sailing races for pleasures boats and fishing boats, as well as races for rowing boats and punts.  Similar to most subsequent regattas, there was a band in attendance and the days sport was brought to a successful termination by a display of fireworks.