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 …
The Dartmouth Regatta committee are looking to invite any potential volunteers and encourage attendance at the Welcome session taking place this Saturday at the Flavel
Got lockdown lethargy? Can’t wait to get back in amongst the action? Like water, and silliness?
Then grab whatever is to hand and start building your raft for the legendary Regatta KonTiki Raft race.
For all of us as a family Regatta always starts long before the last Friday in August. Vaughan is Vice chair of DARC and runs a safety boat for the skiff rowing on Thursday. Months of planning go into this event to ensure the 300 plus rowers enjoy a good day’s racing.
Wow, hasn’t 2020 been the most unusual year here in Dartmouth for some time? The COVID pandemic has hit Dartmouth hard, with all of our town’s stand out events sadly having to cancel; not just the Regatta, but the Dart Music Festival and the Dartmouth Food Festival too.
Meet Dot Sheppard, a stalwart of the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta and incredible fundraiser. Hear about Dot’s passion for Regatta and one of Dot’s favourite tradition ‘Bob the Cock’.