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South West Kerry Regattas
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This tradition dates back to the late 1800s in South Kerry and every coastal locality in the region hosts its own Regatta during the summer. One of the favourite events is the Seine Boat race which is in fact the highlight of each Regatta. Seine boats are timber built boats that hold 12 oars men and a coxswain and were commonly used in the last century by fisherman in the Iveragh Peninsula. This type of boat race is unique to South Kerry.
There is fierce competition amongst the communities with huge effort going into the practice and preparation on the part of the rowers.
Ballinskelligs, Waterville, Valentia, Portmagee, Caherdaniel all hold Regattas with each locality’s teams competing against each other.
Upcoming Schedule
July 25th - Kerry County Championship Round 1 One Design Boats- Callinafercy
August 1st - Sneem regatta
August 2nd - Valentia regatta
August 8th - Kerry County Championship Round 2 - Waterville
August 14th & 15th - All Ireland Regatta hosted by Whitegate Rowing Club in Lower Aghada, Co. Cork
August 22nd- Over The Water regatta
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