Pride Games 2007 : Bell Boat Regatta...

venue:   Salford Quays event:   Pride Games review date:   Sunday, 19 August 2007 photos & words by:   Sam Milford [ intro | page 1 | page 2 | page 3 | page 4 | page 5 | page 6 | page 7 ]

review

One of the highlights of the Pride Games weekend has to be the final event - the Bell Boat Regatta. The seriousness of the fun that is had during the regatta is only exceeded by the seriousness of some of the contestants' need to win it!

Teams were spotted limbering up, in secret huddles discussing tactics, reorganising their line-ups at the last minute for more power, ramming other teams (although I'm not sure this was entirely on purpose), and generally doing whatever it took to make sure they went home with the trophy!

In the end there can be but one winner, and once again it was Northern Wave Swimming Club who went home with the coveted trophy!

REALManchester hopes that if you took part you'll find a photo of yourself having a fabulous time within these pages, and hopes that if you didn't take part you'll see your friends having so much fun that you'll make sure you take part next time!

loved it!

Why did I love this event? Well, as an HIV pos man and approaching my 50th birthday, it was a great opportunity to prove that there's life in the old boy yet! What better way to spend a day - messing about on the water and getting to scope half dressed men! Great to see the community involved in more than just nightclubs and bars - there's more to me than my ability to order a g&t! I'll DEFINATELY be back next year... well done and big up to all who took part and organised events.
samat_50, 31 Aug 2007 [+]

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about Pride Games

PrideGames is an annual tournament of sporting events for LGBT people. Sports featured include Athletics, Running, Swimming, Water Polo, Canoeing, Rugby, Men's and Women's Football, Badminton, Dancing, Archery, Mountain Biking, Aquathlon, Sailing, Kayaking, Youth Games and the famous Bell Boat Regatta! The next Pride Games date for your diary: Sunday, 7th - Sunday, 14th September Pride Games 2008 @ All over the Village Click for more info and complete listings for Pride Games