22nd to 27th August. other events on the river are the
Illuminated Boat Procession held after dark on Friday 26th August and the Classic Craft review on the afternoon of 27th August. The Regatta is renowned for being a family occasion and there are a number of events for children to enjoy including crab fishing and a colouring competition. Families can enjoy the spectacular Fun Fair and many other fun events such as trolley racing and waiters and waitresses races and the ever popular competition, Spot the Oddity. This year the Regatta welcomes
Volvo Car UK as a principal sponsor. This has enabled a number of events to be added to the programme, including an appearance on the bandstand in Royal Avenue Gardens of sailors from Team Volvo who will have just returned from Rio. In addition Volvo will be having a display stand in Coronation Park which will include a sailing simulator
for budding sailors to try their hand. one of the favourite parts of the whole of Regatta week are the spectacular Firework displays held on Thursday and saturday evenings at 9pm. This year the saturday display will be against a back drop
The Pelican Tall ship ©Alan-Hunt
of music to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. sadly the events at shoreham last
year has meant restrictions have been placed on the programme of Air Displays, which have been a feature of the Regatta for many years. Work continues by the
organisers to achieve an Air Display programme and it is hoped that two fly pasts by the Red Arrows on the Friday evening, as well as a display by the ever popular RAF Typhoon on saturday can still be featured. The plan is that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will also display on both Friday and saturday. The Regatta is organised by a dedicated Committee of over 20 people and a further 200+ volunteers help to make the event run smoothly. Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Chairman ed Botterill says: “overall the Regatta brings to Dartmouth a fantastic week of sport and entertainment with something for everybody. The Committee has been working very hard throughout the year to make the 172nd Regatta a very special event and I hope you will come to Dartmouth to join in and enjoy.” For full details, including how
to book for the Marquee events, visit the Regatta website at www.
dartmouthregatta.co.uk.
Highlights of the 2016 Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta
The following are just a selection of the many events taking place over the week. For full details of all events, including timings, you should consult the Official Regatta Souvenir Programme.
SATURDAY 20th August
• swimming Gala • Tennis Tournament • Last night of the Proms
• Regatta Fete • Dog show SUNDAY 21st August
• Tennis Tournament • small ships
MONDAY 22nd August
• Tennis Tournament • small ships Parade • Regatta Jump & Jive
TUESDAY 23rd August
• Tennis Tournament • Regatta Ball
WEDNESDAY 24th August
• Tennis Tournament • Junior scavenger Hunt • Golf Tournament - DGCC
• Regatta Rock • 2016 Regatta opening Ceremony
THURSDAY 25th August
• Tennis Tournament • WeARA Heats - semi Finals and Finals • Children’s Fancy Dress - Royal Avenue Gardens
• Firework Display FRIDAY 26th August
• Tennis Tournament • Regatta Bowls • Red Arrows Flypast • Waiters and Waitresses Races • Barrel Rolling • Trolley Grand Prix • Illuminated River Procession
SATURDAY 27th August
• Tennis Tournament FInALs day - • Bungee Rowing • Water Polo • Fun Run
• Road Race • steam Boat Rally • Classic Craft Review • Team Volvo olympic sailors • RAF Typhoon • Firework Display • 2016 Regatta Closing Ceremony
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172nd
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25th–27th AUGUST 2016
Come early, stay late and enjoy yourselves! £5 Complete guide to every Regatta event
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