Robberg Fine Foods to back 2018 beach regatta yet again
The annual Robberg Fine Foods Classic Beach Regatta is all set for December 15-17 and as always, will take place from Plett’s Hobie Beach.
The sight of a fleet of beautiful, multi-coloured sails in the bay has become an integral part of Plett s season and one remembered by visitors and residents as far back as their childhoods.
Local culinary icons Robberg Fine Foods has agreed once again this year to sign up as the main sponsor of the event, with ClemenGold and PostNet Rustenberg also coming on board to back this spectator-friendly event.
For sailors, the legendary-regatta is one for the bucket list. Traditionally, participants from all over South Africa compete in this fun regatta with among them a number of Hobie national and world champions.
Get up close and personal and watch as the boats do a beach start, race “round the cans” (a set of buoys in the bay), or do a long-haul trek from the mouth of the Keurbooms lagoon all the way across to Robberg 5.
While things may look calm from the beach, they’re anything but tranquil on the water as boats jockey for position on the start line and then race each other for finish line honours.
Hobie sailors are easy-going and members of the public are welcome to descend upon Hobie Beach and “meet the fleet” when the boats are on the beach. Who knows, you may like it so much, it might just be you out in the bay next time ’round.
Contact Kevin on 084 226 0809 or plettregatta@gmail.com and see www.hobie.co.za for details.
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