Saturday 20 April 2013

Castle to Castle Race (C2C) 2013

After much preparation, anticipation and excitement, the annual C2C Race took place on Saturday 13th April in near-perfect conditions.  A total of 15 Celtic Longboats took part with some travelling from  South Wales for the event.  

The field lines up for the 1045 start at Beaumaris
 
 The field remained close throughout with a mere 15 minutes separating first and last boats across the finish line at Caernarfon. 

Porthmadoc Mixed passing beneath Menai Bridge
 
 Following the race, refreshements and presentations were made in Porth yr Aur.  Hardier souls continued well into the early hours in an attempt to paint Caernarfon red.  Warm thanks to all who organised and attended to make this a very successful event.

The flotilla approaches Menai Bridge