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The Port of
Dartmouth
Royal Regatta

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  • The Dartmouth Yacht Club

    The Dartmouth Yacht Club is an invaluable partner to the Dartmouth Regatta, and forms part of the JRSC.

  • The Timing of the Regatta

    One of questions we are asked most often about the Regatta - why is it held when it is?

  • The Proclamation of the Regatta

    The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta is honoured to annually receive a very unique ancient privile

  • The 2012 Souvenir Programme

    Each year the Souvenir Programme includes event information and informative articles.

  • Media and Sponsorship

    The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta is funded solely through sponsorship and fundraising.

  • Trading at the Regatta

    Details on how to run a stall or trade at the Regatta

  • Regatta Photography

    Details on all of the official Regatta photography

  • Dartmouth Amateur Rowing Club

    2012 Chairman Hilary Bastone illustrates a proud history

  • Regatta Trophies

    A look at some of our historic trophies

  • T.Whitelegg and Sons – Cavalcade of Shows

    Vice-Chairman Jonathan Hawkins looks back at Whiteleggs, the original fair that was 'simply the best'

  • The Royal Cruise

    An Article From The Illustrated London News, On The 23 August, 1856

  • The Kingswear Cup

    2012 Chairman Hilary Bastone explains the provenance of the Kingswear Cup

  • Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority Safety Notice

    At Dart Harbour, we are delighted once again to be helping with the harbour aspects of the Royal Regatta 2012!

  • Traffic Notices

    Dartmouth gets extremely busy during the Regatta, so each year measures are put in place to help

  • The Heavy Gang

    Each year, the Heavy Gang are responsible for moving all of the equipment and materials needed to

  • Getting to Dartmouth During the Regatta

    The motto for this year’s Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta to all intended visitors is ‘COME EARLY

  • Celebrating 190 years of the Regatta

    The Principal Patron of the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, His Royal Highness the Duke of York,

  • Important information about the Air Displays

    Along with the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics this year’s Regatta Air Displays will cont

  • Britannia Royal Naval College

    The Royal Navy has delivered world-class naval officer training in Dartmouth since 1863, and my m

  • What makes a Royal Regatta?

    Dartmouth owes the Royal classification of its historic Regatta to none other than Queen Victoria

  • About the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta

    The first recorded competitive regatta was held on the river Dart at Dartmouth in 1822.

The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta

What's on

  • Children's Colouring Competition
  • The Waiters and Waitresses Race
  • International Trolley Grand Prix
  • Barrel Rolling
  • Illuminated River Procession
  • Best Dressed Window Competition
  • Royal Navy Wasp
  • Regatta Recitals
  • Review of Classic Craft
  • Bungee Rowing
  • Water Polo
  • The Black Cats
  • The Sea Fury - Royal Navy Historic Flight
  • The Sea King
  • Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
  • The Newfoundland Dogs
  • Best Dressed Yacht and Dinghy
  • Best Dressed House
  • RAF Tucano
  • The Barrel Rolling
  • The Illuminated River Procession
  • The Blades Aerobatic Display Team
  • Spot the Oddity
  • Tug-of-War
  • The Regatta Photographic Competition
  • The Regatta Golf Tournament
  • The Tennis Tournament
  • The Road Races
  • Pavement Painting
  • Junior Scavenger Hunt
  • Waterbourne Treasure Hunt
  • The Swimming Gala
  • Junior Crab Fishing
  • Dartmouth Sailing Week
  • West of England ARA Championships
  • Local Rowing
  • Live Local Band Day
  • The Opening Ceremony
  • The Last Night of the Proms
  • The Regatta Fete
  • The Childrens' Fancy Dress Competition
  • Music in the Bandstand
  • The Street Market
  • The Funfair
  • Regatta Shindig
  • HMS St Albans - the 2012 Guardship
  • Regatta Grand Ball
  • Regatta Rock
  • The Shopping Village
  • The Red Arrows
  • Fireworks Displays

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