2026
River
Yealm
Regatta
Regatta 2026 Updates :
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2026
July
Fri 3, 2026
1800
Regatta Flag Raising & Rock up and Row
Sun 5, 2026
1800
Church Service, St Peter the Poor Fisherman, Stoke Caravan Park
Sun 5, 2026
Closing date for submission of entry forms
Fri 10, 2026
1900
Regatta Dance, Noss Green. Tickets Online
Mon 13, 2026
Final date for return of trophies
Sat 18, 2026
1030
Optimist Dinghy Race, YYC
Sun 19, 2026
0900
Raft Race, The Brook
Sun 19, 2026
1000
Swimming, YYC
Sat 25, 2026
1330
Rowing Heats, The Brook
Sun 26, 2026
1430
Rowing Heats, The Brook
Mon 27, 2026
1700
Rowing Heats, The Brook (Reserve date if required)
Tue 28, 2026
1630
Crabbing and Peanut Race at Popes Quay
Tue 28, 2026
1800
Rowing Heats, The Brook (Additional Reserve date if required)
Fri 31, 2026
1730
Dinghy Handicap Race, YYC
August
Sat 2, 2025
1000
Senior Tennis
Mon 3, 2026
1830
Mini Marathon, circular route starting and finishing at The Ship
Sat 8, 2026
1130
Rowing Finals – Day One
Sat 8, 2026
2100
Fireworks
Sun 9, 2026
1230
Rowing Finals – Day Two
Wed 12, 2026
1000
Junior Tennis
Wed 12, 2026
1830
Day Boat Race, YYC
Thu 13, 2026
1830
Waterborne Treasure Hunt, Enter at Yealm Steps, No vehicles
Sun 16, 2026
1100
Mens and Ladies Cricket, Butts Park
Sun 23, 2026
1300
Mini Regatta Events – see full details in Programme
Sun 30, 2026
1000
Yacht Handicap Race, YYC
September
Fri 4, 2026
1800
Prizegiving & After Party, Village Hall, Noss Mayo
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Rowing Course Map
Credit: Phil Joyce
Dance
Regatta Dance // 7pm Saturday 11th July 2026 // Noss Green
We are excited to announce Regatta Dance, our music event come fundraiser, is back to kick off the Regatta season. A live band, disco, food and bar we look forward to seeing you out on the dance floor!
Tickets on sale now!
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Thank you for supporting our event!
About
The River Yealm Regatta takes place on the River Yealm between the two villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo. It is a traditional Regatta originating from rowing and sailing races between local and nearby fishermen whose crews and communities were fiercely competitive in seeking victory on the water. These days the enthusiasm to win is ever present but the breadth of activities has developed to include a full schedule of land-based events including tennis, cricket, running and the Regatta Dance.
Organised by volunteers, the River Yealm Regatta Committee, maintain the iconic Crabber boats and Regatta boats whilst also running a fair and safe programme of events.
Programme
Anyone is welcome to take part and for all rules please buy a programme.
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