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| Robe Boat and Fishing Festival 2014 Date Announced |
The historic township of Robe nestled
gently on the South Eastern coast of South Australia, where the vineyards and
lush pastures of the limestone coast meet the aqua marine waters of Guichen
Bay.
Robe is many times blessed with beautiful
buildings dating back to the 1850’s, abundant seafood caught daily by our fleet
of fishing boats, which include specialist Cray fishing boats, which supply
southern rock lobster to the great restaurants of Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo
as well as the wonderful eateries of Robe.
This exceptional village also boasts a
picturesque harbour with world class marine, safe bay beaches, renowned surfing
beaches along the placid lakes and water ways. Rugged ocean beaches ringed by
graceful dunes. All part of state parks alive with all manner of birdlife.
Robe attracts many artists, writers,
musician and food and wine lovers to its many festivals that celebrate all
things robe has to offer.
The corner stone of the Robe events calendar is
the annual Robe boats and Fishing Festival which takes place in January. The 2014 Festival will be held on January
18 & 19 and will showcase everything Robe has to offer, along with a huge
collection of boats, tackle, electronics, 4 wheel drive vehicles, rubber boats,
engines, sailing dinghies, a seafood feast, wines, local beer, an art show
featuring the harbour and its boats plus much more.
In January 2014 the festival will include many extra
entertainments including 2 Australian first events.Dining on Board with The Fisherman isunique to Robe. The Skippers of 12 of our Cray fishing
fleet welcome 10 guests each on board their boats for a lobster banquet
accompanied by the best wines from our Limestone Coast region.
The proceeds from this event are donated by
the Fisherman’s Association to a local charity of their choice. The Fishermen and their families are
the back bone of Robe village and the gesture demonstrates the great sense of
community that exists in this wonderful village.
In addition the Fishermen put on a display
of their boats capabilities. This is a sight not to be missed. Mighty 45 foot
plus state of the art planning Hull fishing boats performing maneuvers on the
sparkling waters of Guichen Bay just off the shore next to the Festival site.
At 12 noon a Grand Parade of boats will emerge from the bay and enter the
harbour, we expect over 30 boats to take part including 6 large Riviera ocean
going cruisers, 60ft fishing boats and every type of craft you can imagine down
to a 75 year old gaff rigged sailing boat.
The flotilla of Riviera cruisers will motor
down from Adelaide for this event. P
And in the air the excitement will continue
with a fly past by the Robe Aviators Society which will include a Tiger Moth performing
aerobatics and a 60 years antique fabric covered Auster. Plus many more light
aircraft.
At lunch time patrons will graze on several
crayfish dishes, local whiting, snapper, sushi & sashimi, great Limestone
Coast beef and lamb on the Lions Club BBQ accompanied by the best wines of our region
and a few soft summertime tunes.
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