Now running for over 200 years, the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta is a spectacular celebration of maritime heritage and community spirit. Held annually on the stunning River Dart in Devon, UK, it combines thrilling sailing and rowing races with sports, live music, family entertainment, and other vibrant shoreside festivities. Visitors enjoy a unique blend of sport, tradition, and celebration, crowned by breathtaking evening fireworks and a great Devonian welcome.
Dates for your Diary
REGATTA: Thursday 27th August to Saturday 29th August 2026
FUN WEEKEND : 22nd & 23rd August 2026
OPENING CEREMONY: Wednesday 26th August 2026
FIREWORKS: Saturday 29th August 2026 9pm
Rowing, Sailing, Sport and family fun
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Rowing and Sailing
Rowing and Sailing are at the very core of Dartmouth Regatta week, incorporating the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. It is all about the river and the sea. The competition is fierce and the fun is full on against the magnificent, scenic backdrop that is the South Hams, Devon, United Kingdom.
Rowing
Rowing and Sailing are at the very core of Dartmouth Regatta week, incorporating the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. It is all about the river and the sea. The competition is fierce and the fun is full on against the magnificent, scenic backdrop that is the South Hams.
The rowing includes local, WEARA and pilot gig competitions, all offering spectacular sport on the beautiful River Dart.
Sailing
The first-class sailing regatta for yachts, keelboats, sportsboats, and dinghies, is renowned throughout the UK and organised by our Joint Sailing Regatta Committee. Discover everything you need to know by clicking on Explore Regatta Sailing below.
Over 200 years of History...
The Port is steeped in history, as is the event: it is one of the oldest in the country and the earliest recorded Regatta was in 1822 with 2025 seeing the 180th Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta take place.
Thank you to Dartmouth History Research Group & Dartmouth Museum for the supporting materials about our Dartmouth Regatta’s History.
Donate to regatta
The Dartmouth Regatta committee work tirelessly – all as volunteers – to host a Regatta that everyone can enjoy every year. The event is free to attend and we rely entirely on sponsors and generous public donations to keep Regatta going.
If you love Regatta as much as we do, donate today! 100% of your donation goes to the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, a not for profit company.
Please donate to help us run the next amazing regatta!
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2025 Sponsors
Nothing can happen without our amazing sponsors. Whether large and small, global or local and these businesses, charities and other organisations help to make this the premier multisport Royal Regatta in the UK.
Please contact us if you are interested in making next year’s Regatta, even more amazing!
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Take the time to explore all that the fabulous historical town of Dartmouth has to offer. Drop into Dartmouth’s Visitor Centre where the friendly team can answer your questions and pick up maps to guide you around the local area. With its rich maritime heritage there is so much to explore! For details of how to get here, staying over and where to find great food and drink…