Join us in 2026 for the Norfolk Punt Clubs infamous Barton Regatta
2026 is the clubs Centenary year and we welcome as many visitors to the club as possible.
To celebrate the Club’s very special birthday, we have organised a fantastic long weekend of racing, socials and events.
Full details, including how to enter, Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions are in our webcollect page
LINK HERE
Socials
Saturday
Saturday evening sees the return of the now famous Cox’s Barn Party. Join us for food (from 7pm) provided by the White Horse Neatishead and Cawdrons Butchers. The Ice Cream float returns for this years deserts.
The bar will again be provided by the Neatishead White Horse team.
From 8-10pm we have live music to dance the night away – from the returning ‘Debbie Boyd Band’
Sunday
A new social event for 2026. We will be showing ‘The Big 6’ BBC 1980’s classic film of Arthur Ransomme’s book.
Events
Sunday
Live Punt Gun Demonstration – During Sunday there will be a traditional Punt Gun boat firing blanks. Showing casing the boat that gave the club its name. As well as information boards and demonstrations, we will be starting the Pursuit race with the gun!
Light up the Broad – We will be asking you to light up the broad on Sunday. Please trail fairy lights all over your boats for a memorable experience). Fairy lights will be available from the Tea Hut
Monday
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – ‘Buzzing’ the broad during racing on Monday will be the truly magnificent BBMF. Lets hope it isn’t at a start of a race! The exact time will be communicated by WhatsApp the day before.
Water Frolics – The traditional Water Frolics rowing races will start at 2.30pm before prize giving
Racing
We are running the same programme as last year. Simplified for competitors to understand.
Sponsors
The event would not be possible without the fantastic support of our wide range of sponsors. We encourage you to consider using them, where possible.
