Rock the Boat - Saturday 28th June 2025
in support of the Sophie Rolf Trust, KissyPuppy
Event Venue:
Duver Marina, St Helens, Isle of Wight PO33 1YB. Click here for directions and parking.
Bands:
This year's event features 2 fantastic and hugely popular Island bands - Storm and Lewis Shepperd with The Rocka. Music will start at 6pm (finishing about 10.30pm)
Tickets:
Adults £12, 5-15 years £6, under 5s free of charge (but will still need a ticket please). Tickets can be purchased online through the Harbour's online booking system.
Food and Drink:
The Duver Cafe will be cooking up a feast and Steve's Bar will be quenching thirsts. Click here to see the Rock the Boat BBQ Menu
Please be aware that only food and drink purchased at the event can be consumed in the event area (no private picnics, and please respect our alcohol licence). Disposable BBQs are not permitted on an BHA sites for safety reasons.
Getting here:
During events there is no parking at the Duver Marina. If you are a blue badge holder, please get in touch with the Harbour Office in advance so that we can arrange parking for you. Please click here for Directions by Road and Parking
Water Taxi:
The Harbour Water Taxi service operates from the Duver Pontoon, with various drop off/collection points around the Harbour - Bembridge Point Beach (next to the Harbour View Cafe and Bembridge Sailing Club), Fishermans pontoon, Bembridge Marina and Brading Haven Yacht Club. Fares apply - single journey: £3 per adult, £1 for 5-15 years old, under 5 free. Maximum of 9 passengers (including infants).
The Water Taxi will be running throughout Saturday evening and for a period after the music has finished.
For more information please go to Water Taxi
Safety and First Aid:
Please remember that this a marine environment. Some parts of the event area have an uneven surface (the worst trip hazards are marked with coloured tape).
First Aid is available - please alert a member of staff if needed. The Berthing Office is a First Aid Station.
Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times please.
Well behaved dogs with conscientious owners are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead at all times please whilst on Harbour property, including the pontoons. There is a dog poo bin on the Duver just outside the Marina entrance (and any offerings left on pontoons MUST be properly cleared away by their owners, not left for our staff!) - thank you so much for your consideration.
Smoking is permitted in our outdoor environment, but please consider those around you and keep it to yourself as much as possible. There will be smoking areas, with "The Butt Stops Here" receptacles which we thank you for using.
Charity Fundraising:
Our Nominated Charity for 2025 is once again The Sophie Rolf Trust, KissyPuppy. Together with this wonderful family charity, with all funds raised directly benefitting Island familes, we are so grateful for your continuing support.
Click here for a flavour of Rock the Boat 2024