2024 Regatta Programme
(all dates provisional except Regatta Day itself)
Regatta Day - Sunday 28th July 10:30am - 3:00pm
Regatta Day
Sunday 28th August 2024
Starts 11:00am & Ends around 3:00pm
Please listen to announcements on the day on Appledore Quay for events & timings.
Along Appledore Quay: 'Tug of War' on water, Gig & Punt Race, WEARA Rowing Races, Gig Club Boat Races, 'Miller & Sweep' Battle, Greasy Pole, with a variety of Stalls and many other events and activities. WEARA Rowing can be viewed from Appledore Quay.
The RNLI Offshore Lifeboat will also be available to view on and in subject to call outs.
Viewing from: Appledore Quay.
Over on Instow Beach: Rowing Crews from across the South West will be arriving early and setting up/off for races from Instow.
W.E.A.R.A. organise over 30 Races, with over 150 Crews from Rowing Clubs across the South West competing in regional competitions at locations all over the South West for more details click here.
Viewing from: Appledore Quay or Instow Beach.
Launching from: Instow Beach for WEARA Rowing Crews.
Gaffers & Luggers Races
Race 1 - Tues 30th July 2024 12:00pm start
Race 2 - Weds 31st July 2024 12:15 pm start
Reserve - Thurs 1st August 2024 12:30pm start
See the majestic Gaff and Lugg sail rigged sailing boats compete through a challenging course starting just off Appledore Quay and making their way over to Braunton Burrows heading to the Lifeboat Station then returning back along the estuary back up the River Torridge to the finish line at Richmond Dock.
Location: Appledore Quay
World Championship Crabbing Contest
Friday 2nd August 2024
Register 5:00pm, Starts 5:30pm
Excellent fun for the kids...and the big kids!
Try catching as many crabs as possible in one hour, to be crowned World Champions.
Standard small drop nets of the type sold by shops on the quay, are now acceptable. Four lines/nets per team maximum.
SAFETY FIRST: PLEASE ENSURE CHILDREN ARE SUPERVISED
Location: South end of Appledore Quay
Model Yacht Racing
Sat 3rd August 2024 11:00am
Appledore has a long tradition of Vintage Model Yacht Sailing and this year is no exception with several races taking place with a variety of model yachts of all sizes and styles for all ages.
Spectators are welcome to join Competitors on the Lifeboat slipway to see and take part in the launching of Model Yachts.
Prizes Giving will be outside (weather permitting) at the side of the lifeboat station.
There are plenty of Yachts of all sizes for anyone to have a go.
Location: Lifeboat slipway
SAFETY FIRST
RNLI & local boats will be supporting this event.
Model Yachts are launched from either the beach in front of the lifeboat atation (badstep) or from Sprat Ridge in the middle of the River Torridge, depending on wind direction. The racing takes place at low tide.
This event my require a short boat ride to the Sand Ridge and back and we will take competitors across.
Launching of Model Yachts does require Participants to enter the water no more than knee deep.
If Children are launching Model Yachts please ensure they are supervised.
Spectators are welcome.
PLEASE SUPERVISE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES.
Gig Sprint Races
Thursday 8th August 2024
Coxwain's meeting 6:10pm
Racing Starts at 6:30pm
See Pilot Gig Club crews compete in a number of sprint races from one end of Appledore Quay to the Anchor Slipway opposite the Seagate Hotel.
Viewing from: Appledore Quay.
Launching from: Church Fields Car Park Slipway (Big Anchor), Appledore.
Dragon Boat Races (TBC)
Racing Starts at 6:00pm
See Pilot Gig Club crews compete in a number of sprint races from one end of Appledore Quay to the Anchor Slipway opposite the Seagate Hotel.
Entries welcomed from local pubs, clubs, gyms etc, (team of 12) contact the regatta secretary - peter.reveley@yahoo.com
Viewing from: Appledore Quay.
Launching from: Church Fields Car Park Slipway (Big Anchor), Appledore.
The easy and convenient way to get across the River Torridge to enjoy both Appledore & Instow.
On Regatta day take in the atmosphere of the Rowing Crews getting ready to race and setting off on Instow beach or visit Appledore with the stalls Lifeboat and much more.
Location: Appledore Quay & Instow Quay
Click here for Appledore & Instow Ferry Website for further details
2023 Results & Prizes
The Winners of the various Regatta Events & Activities will be presented with Regatta Trophies, Cups, Salvers, Bowls and Medals as available.
Many of these awards have been presented to the Regatta Committee by local supporters as 'perpetual awards' in memory of local family members and must be returned a month before the start of the following years Regatta.
All Regatta Events Prize Giving will take place on Appledore Quay or as advised during the Regatta or in the programme.