The Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club World Coastal Rowing Championships 2009

The Championships will be based on the stunning Mount Batten peninsula, on the North East corner of Plymouth Sound.
The Mount Batten Centre, the South West's premier maritime sports centre will be the focal point for all event
administration and alongside the Centre will be a large marquee to accommodate competitors and supporters for the social events.

The venue is easily accessible by road from the A38/M5 with ample secure parking for all cars, boats and trailers.
It is a five minute ferry ride from the Old Town district of Plymouth, the Barbican.
The venue is 20 minutes from Plymouth City Airport operated by Air South West and the
International Ferry Port operated by Brittany Ferries.

The whole centre is non-smoking, benefits from wireless internet access and is fully equipped
with wheelchair access and lifts for disabled guests.

A view looking from Plymouth Hoe out to sea over Plymouth Sound

Plymouth is the largest city (250,000) in the South West of England. It nestles in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with the
Dartmoor National Park to the north, the natural harbour of Plymouth Sound to the south and the
rivers Plym and Tamar on either side.

It is a large naval and commercial port with direct ferry links to France (Brittany/Roscoff) and Spain (Santander).
There are many hotels of all classes close to the venue and the Old Town (Barbican).
We will be negotiating with some of the hotels for special rates for visiting teams so please watch this website for details.

In addition to the World Offshore Rowing Championships in 2009 Plymouth is host to a number of high profile events - including
the Tall Ships Races, the Single Handed Transatlantic Yacht Race, the World Championship Class 1 Powerboat Races the
International Fireworks Championships, as well as smaller, locally based events and festivals.

The city welcomes all maritime visitors, both competitors and spectators.

Further local views

An aerial view looking from Mount Batten up the river Tamar

An aerial view looking from out at sea towards the breakwater and the city of Plymouth

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