Yachts & Yachting – August 2019

DARTMOUTH 175

A

week of celebrations,

incorporating the Port of

Dartmouth Royal Regatta

on 29-31 August, will

kick o on Saturday 24

August in the Devon town, which marks

the 175th edition of its regatta this year.

Racing is organised by volunteers

from the Royal Dart Yacht Club,

Dartmouth Yacht Club and Dittisham

Sailing Club, with junior dinghy racing

on the lower reaches of the Dart and

for seniors in the waters between

Dittisham and Galmpton. e yacht

races take place in Start Bay with an

anticipated 250 boats, from classics to

keelboats to high-end race yachts and

a range of handicap classes including

IRC. ere will be class racing for

J109s, J24s, Etchells and Squibs.

Other events on the river include an

illuminated boat procession, a classic

boat review, steamboat rally, the return

of the popular Kon-Tiki ra race and

many rowing events including gig racing.

Ashore, the town is buzzing with

a huge variety of events including live

music throughout the week on the

bandstand in Coronation Park and

a prom-style concert on the Friday.

By day there will be a riverside street

market and a regatta cra market

in Old Market Square. e regatta

climaxes with a celebratory reworks

display on the Saturday night.

Ed Botteril, chairman of the Port of

Dartmouth Royal Regatta, said: “is

year is our Regatta 175 celebration and

we look forward to a feast of events

ashore and great racing on the water.”

For information about the sailing

events, including berthing in one

of six local marinas and ports, visit

dartmouthsailingweek.com

Book for individual events via the

regatta website dartmouthregatta.co.uk

e event Facebook page has the

latest: facebook.com/dartmouthregatta

Dartmouth Royal Regatta is 175 years old and plans

to celebrate in characteristic style

Above and right

Class racing

for Squibs and

others, as well as

handicap racing

in Start Bay

PAUL GIBBINS PHOTOGRAPHY

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