Press Release Archives - Dartmouth Regatta

Dartmouth Marks Historic Day as Four Organisations Sign Armed Forces Covenant

by Laura CampbellDartmouth Regatta, Press Release, Your Regatta 24 August 202624 August 2026Comments are Disabled

21st August 2026 Dartmouth Marks Historic Day as Four Organisations Sign Armed Forces Covenant Dartmouth, Devon: Wednesday 26th August 2026 marks a historic moment for Dartmouth, as the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority, Dartmouth Town Council and Dartmouth Community Chest all come together to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. Each …

Dartmouth Regatta 2026 Traffic Update

by Laura CampbellDartmouth Regatta, Press Release, Your Regatta 16 July 202626 July 2026Comments are Disabled

Dartmouth Regatta 2026 – Traffic UpdateWe’re making some important changes to this year’s Regatta traffic system to help keep the town moving safely during our busiest week.What’s ChangingNo traffic lights in Fairfax Place this year.Mayor’s Avenue and The Quay will still operate as two‑way.Instead of heading through Fairfax Place, vehicles will now go up Spithead …

Dartmouth Regatta unveils its new website

by Laura CampbellDartmouth Regatta, Press Release, Your Regatta 14 June 202518 July 2025Comments are Disabled

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newly evolved Dartmouth Regatta website – just in time for our 180th anniversary celebrations. Following the success of our live-streamed rowing results last year, it was clear we needed a more robust platform that could handle growing online engagement, while also reflecting a fresh, modern look.Plus.. take …

Regatta 180! Brand Evolution

by Laura CampbellDartmouth Regatta, Press Release, Your Regatta 25 May 202518 July 2025Comments are Disabled

Celebrating 180 Years: The Evolution of the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Brand As we prepare for the 180th Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, we are proud to announce the evolution of our brand—honouring our rich history while embracing the future. At the heart of our refreshed identity remains the Silver Oar, a key icon …

Dart Gig Waverley Race Press Release 2024

by Laura CampbellPress Release 23 August 202418 July 2025Comments are Disabled

Dart Gig Waverley Race Press Release 2024 In what promises to be a hotly fought 2,600 metre race out to the world’s oldest sea-going paddle steamer, the PS Waverley, and as part of the upcoming Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta celebrations, with the support of Dart Harbour, Dart Gig Club will be joined by clubs …

Royal Patronage

by Laura CampbellDartmouth Regatta, Press Release 14 August 202318 July 2025No Comments

To answer the many times we have the question regarding our royal patronage, the protocol is to hold the patronage until the Palace nominate the new. With a new King being crowned, we move into Coronation year with an ever evolving Regatta. ‘Charities and Patronages Following His Majesty The King’s Accession, the Royal Household is conducting a …

DEVON TOURISM AWARDS

by Laura CampbellDartmouth Regatta, Press Release 15 May 202218 July 2025No Comments

Proud to have won third prize in Devon against some great competition.

That’s a wrap!

by Laura CampbellDartmouth Regatta, Press Release, Your Regatta 30 August 202118 July 2025No Comments

Regatta 176 Thanks to Amelia Wright-Kon-Tiki Raft race Wow, what a week! The sun shone on us all, and it was terrific to see happy, smiling faces, whether they were spectating, competing or trading. Dartmouth felt like THE place to be. It was busy, but not overwhelmingly so. Everyone respected our additional COVID precautions, and there …

REGATTA 176 WILL GO AHEAD!

by Laura CampbellDartmouth Regatta, Press Release 17 July 202118 July 2025No Comments

After the final confirmation of the lifting of all Covid restrictions from the 19th July, we are delighted to confirm we will be going ahead with Regatta 176 in August! There will be all the usual sport and entertainment. Sailing, rowing, crabbing, road races, swimming gala, live music, our shopping parade and much more besides. Our official Regatta Souvenir Programme will be hot off the printers by the beginning of August for you to buy, and help support us, for just a fiver.