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Boat Entry
Registration

Entry Requirements


 Craft can be powered or unpowered, of any size.

No paddle-boards can be accepted for registration.
 
Any illumination or illuminated effect is permissible, the more creative and spectacular the better.
 
There is a slipway at the corner of New Street.
 
Craft will rendezvous at Fawley Meadows from 7.00PM.
 
The Illumination will start at 7.30pm.
 
Entry Fee of £40 includes £7 for mooring during the evening. Overnight mooring is available for an extra £8 for overnight (Total £48)

All the net proceeds goes to the chosen charity
 
Please complete the online registration form below.

Please be warned that there may be unregistered boats who join in the parade who may use fireworks. We would suggest that dogs be left at home and young children's ears have protection.

Registration Form

  1. The boat has or will have a current Environment Agency Licence.

  2. The boats will have all the necessary safety equipment on board.

  3. The boat will have current insurance, including public liability insurance.

  4. The boat will have the required Navigation Lights for its size and will be turned on throughout the event.

  5. The boat name will be clearly visible on each side for the judges and stewards  

  6. The entrant will be responsible for the safety of the craft and the behaviour of all on board.

  7. All non swimmers and weak swimmers must wear lifejackets.

  8. The parade will not go through Henley Bridge, To proceed through the bridge for any reason you agree to use only Navigation Lights.

  9. The event is not a formally organised event and you take part at your own volition and risk.

  10. All entrants are responsible for their own and guests' and passengers’ welfare. Rivers and boats, particularly at night, pose a potential risk.

  11. You agree to exercise care at all times.

  12. You will ensure the boats in your charge are not overcrowded.

  13. The event will only be cancelled if the river is in flood.

  14. You agree the entry fee is non-refundable but will be transferred to the next date.   

  15. You agree to follow any instructions from the Stewards or any Environment Agency requests. 

  16. There will be Stewards on boats at the event.

  17. The illumination will conform to the safety rules above.

 

Boat questionnaire

THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS A REQUIREMENT UPON ENTRY.

This will give you the opportunity to let us and the judges know more about you, your team and your boat!

Please click on the PDF below. On completion, email it forward to us at lights@illuminatedparade.com 

boat registration fees

Entry Fee of £40 includes £7 for mooring during the evening. Overnight mooring is available for an extra £8 for overnight (Total £48)

THE trophies

Runner Up
Best Lit Spectator

There are some lovely, elegant silver salvers as prizes, engraved with the category and the logo.

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Best in Parade                         
Best Comedy Boat                                             
Best Fancy Dress on Board                        
Best Unpowered

(Plus runners up for these four categories)

Organisers' Special Award

Best Lit Spectator                     

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parade info

The prestigious Leander Club will be opening their doors once again to the public for FREE VIEWING, food and drinks for sale from 7pm

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A talented group of judges will judge the boats from Leander Club, starting at 7.30 pm.  

Prize giving will be at Leander at approximately 9 PM. 

 

The boats will parade upriver from Fawley Meadows, past Phyllis Court and a colourfully lit Boathouse Row to Henley Bridge where they will turn and pass Leander before going down river and turning again for a second circuit.

 

The prime location to view all will be on the public towpath downstream to Phyllis Court Club.

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There is no parking available by the river.

Recommended parking located in Greys Road Car park and Waitrose Car park. It is also recommended to bring a torch due to the towpath being unlit.​

TAKING
PART

Any boat, any size, any age, powered or unpowered is welcome. Sadly Paddle boards will not be able to enter.

It's not about how much you spend, it's about the creativity of the idea, see The Gallery for thoughts. 

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COMMUNICATIONS

  • We will set up a Whats App group for registered entrants - entrants to give consent when they sign up for event.

  • Please ensure the organisers have your mobile number.

ILLUMINATION RULES

  • Craft must be safe for all aboard and others around them.

  • We regret no paddleboarders this year, as we cannot get insurance for them. 

  • High power laser displays are not permitted.

  • We are on the flight path and would need permits for lasers.

  • Very low power lasers are OK but must be vertically facing only - Not into the crowd.

  • Some people are sensitive to fast flashing lights, no strobes please.

  • Craft must have no sharp edges or spikes.

  • Illuminations should be soundly constructed and properly attached the the craft.

  • Any devices should be waterproof in case of rain.

  • Parade will take place regardless of weather conditions unless there are red boards in place or the river is in flood.

  • No rockets, flares, naked flames or projecting fireworks.  

  • No untethered hot air balloons or lanterns (farms with cattle and crops surround the route).

  • No floating naked flames to be released from any craft.

  • Mooring after the Parade is downstream from Leander and will be marked,  but craft may have to raft up so adequate fendering will be required.

  • Please bring mooring spikes, there are no mooring rings.

  • We know that plastic and other materials may be used in the decorations. Please ensure that no plastic can fall in the river and anything that may go in the river is entirely water soluble and non toxic.

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  • Fancy dress  is encouraged, judges  love  themes.

  • Remember to have uplighters  so the  judges can  see the costumes.

  • The more  creative the better.

  • Music  is important,  but remember  that it may be loud on your boat, but make sure  you  have  speakers  facing the crowds

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If you haven’t got a boat why not hire one! Click here to download details.

guide to entrants

Taking Part
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