The Dartmouth Boggle and Word Yahtzee Sports Club (amateur)

established just before teatime 1993^©

The Local Rowing events are one of the most popular events during Dartmouth Royal Regatta (especially for the Boggles), so much so that they are now held over three days. The first day of racing is held on the Sunday before regatta week with all of the heats taking place. The second day, the Monday of regatta week, consists of the semi-finals and usually the final of the Long Distance Whaler race. The third day of racing is the big one, the Regatta Rowing Finals on Friday (know as Friday Rowing).

There are two classes of boats used for local rowing and both belong to the Regatta Committee. The Whalers (actually Yealm Crabbers) were purchased in 19?? to replace the Royal Navy's rowing whalers which were being de-commissioned and replaced by non-rowing craft. The "whalers" are used for four and eight oared rowing.

The Blue Boats were also purchased during a period of RN decommissioning. When the navy decided to dispose of the old gig-like blue boats the Regatta started a fund raising appeal for new fibreglass boats. These boats are used for pairs, double and single sculls.

With Dartmouth Regatta being the most significant Boggle event of the year, Local Rowing must be one of our greatest enjoyments at Regatta. Without local rowing and the introduction of the new blue boats, The Dartmouth Boggle and Word Yahtzee Sports Club (amateur) may not be where it is today (usually in the Pub). Regular Boggle participation in local rowing is well supported with many crews adopting Boggle related themes and many supporters crying out the Boggle chant "BOGGLE BOGGLE" from the quay wall.

The Boggles also pride themselves on there choice of crew names......

2005 Men's Crew - Bumpkin Basil's Razzle Dazzlers..

2005 Ladies Crew - Boggle Bells Toll Again...................

2005 Long Distance - Boggling Along...............................

More to follow.......................................................................