Port of Dover Community Regatta 2014 - bigger and better

Plans are already underway for an even bigger and better Port of Dover Community Regatta that will take place on Saturday 26th July 2014.

Following the success of this year's event, the first of its kind to incorporate the district's community safety day into a fun-packed regatta, organisers have already received an incredible amount of interest from a variety of new major attractions and local groups looking to be involved in Dover seafront's showcase community event.

Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: "Having delivered a successful first ever Port of Dover Community Regatta, the Port, together with its partners, has always intended improving the event. Even at this early stage of planning, much work is going on behind the scenes to bring lots more fun, more activities and more entertainment for our community to enjoy. Watch this space!"

The Dover Port Dash is set to return by popular demand, and will see teams racing across the harbour in Thames Cutters to raise money for another worthy local cause. This year's Dash raised £2,000 for Pegasus Playscheme. Those organisations wishing to compete in the Dover Port Dash or be part of Port of Dover Community Regatta 2014 are asked to email PortCommunityRegatta@doverport.co.uk in order to register their interest.

Nadeem Aziz, Chairman of the Dover District Community Safety Partnership and Chief Executive of Dover District Council said: "Incorporating the community safety day within the Port Regatta was a great way of showing how the partnership works to make our district an even safer place in a fun family atmosphere. I look forward to watching this event build into a real celebration of Dover over the coming years."