The Thames Festival 2011
The Thames Revival
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2011
In 2011, we celebrated over a century of Classic Sailing in Centre Basin at St. Katharine Docks.
As
part of The Mayor's Thames Festival for the third year running, we welcomed back The Thames Revival; a regatta of classic vessels hailing from the golden age of sailing.
The festival was entirely free and suitable for all ages.
Events took place in Centre Basin and Marble Quay Courtyard across the weekend:
| 12:00 | Duck Punt Opening Ceremony |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Sculling Race Heats [Saturday only] |
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Boating displays: |
| 14:00 - 15:00 |
Vintage Fashion Show |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
Sculling Race Finals |
| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Swing Dance Performance and Lessons |
| 16:00 - 18:00 |
Paper Boat Race |
Alongside all of the events, visitors enjoyed some delightful live jazz and swing music by the water, whilst taking tea, cake and a variety of other beverages and tasty treats.
Other highlights included vintage steamer Vic96, moored in the West Dock, alongside Arthur Ransome's boat The Nancy Blackett on her own display which the public could visit!
Thames Festival Arts & Crafts Market
In 2011, for the first time, we also hosted the Thames Festival Arts & Crafts Market, situated along the St Katharine Docks River Front - overlooking the River Thames, St Katharine's Pier and Tower Bridge.
Stalls featuring unique creations by young artisans and designers, many of whom form part of Artsmart - The University of Arts London's alumni offered visitors the chance to acquire some remarkable gifts, sculpture, jewellery and artwork.
For a review of the designers and artists, take at look at the Artsmart website.
Maps and Further Information
The Thames Revival is just one part of a huge free London festival taking place that weekend each September, so you may want to combine your trip to St Katharine Docks in 2012 with other great entertainment offered up and down the river. Check out the Thames Revival Website for more information on the boats displayed at St. Katharine Docks, or to find out more about the Thames Festival itself, go to the Thames Festival Website.
2012
Plans are afoot for some Olympic themed river celebrations for the end of Olympics London party, which will be centered around this year's Thames Festival. As soon as we have more information we'll update you.
Download a map to the entire 2011 Thames Festival site.