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Regatta Day
Regatta Day
Sunday August 3rd 2025
Sunday August 3rd 2025
Time TBC
Time TBC
138 Years of Maritime Celebration, Est. 1885, right here in North Devon
138 Years of Maritime Celebration, Est. 1885, right here in North Devon
The Appledore & Instow Regatta is a long running traditional celebration of maritime endurance and skill on water, with fun and family at the heart of the events.
The Appledore & Instow Regatta is a long running traditional celebration of maritime endurance and skill on water, with fun and family at the heart of the events.
Events are organised for everyone to enjoy over a number of days during July and August with many stalls, exhibits and activities on Regatta Day itself.
Events are organised for everyone to enjoy over a number of days during July and August with many stalls, exhibits and activities on Regatta Day itself.
The Regatta events include: Gaffers & Luggers Sailing Races, Model Yachts Racing, World Championship Crabbing Contest, Salmon Boat Races, Gig Sprints, with competitive W.E.A.R.A. Rowing with around 10 Rowing Clubs in over 30 races and also...
The Regatta events include: Gaffers & Luggers Sailing Races, Model Yachts Racing, World Championship Crabbing Contest, Salmon Boat Races, Gig Sprints, with competitive W.E.A.R.A. Rowing with around 10 Rowing Clubs in over 30 races and also...
Raft races, SUP races, Greasy Pole Walking, Sculling over the Stern, Boat 'Tug of War', Miller & Sweep Flour Battle and stall holders.
Raft races, SUP races, Greasy Pole Walking, Sculling over the Stern, Boat 'Tug of War', Miller & Sweep Flour Battle and stall holders.
Find out What's On, When & Where click here:
Find out What's On, When & Where click here:
Planning for next years regatta is underway. Watch this space.
RNLI - Appledore Lifeboat Crews will be ever present during the Regatta and we thank them for their continued support.
RNLI - Appledore Lifeboat Crews will be ever present during the Regatta and we thank them for their continued support.
We also thank W.E.A.R.A. and the many Rowing Clubs and Crews for their continued participation in the Appledore & Instow Regatta.
We also thank W.E.A.R.A. and the many Rowing Clubs and Crews for their continued participation in the Appledore & Instow Regatta.
SAFETY FIRST!
SAFETY FIRST!
The Torridge River running between Appledore and Instow Villages is a tidal river, with extremely fast flowing waters and undercurrents, all year round, even at low tide. Care must be taken when entering the water.
The Torridge River running between Appledore and Instow Villages is a tidal river, with extremely fast flowing waters and undercurrents, all year round, even at low tide. Care must be taken when entering the water.
The Appledore Instow Regatta supports the RNLI 'Respect the Water' Campaign, which is the RNLI national drowning prevention campaign highlighting the risks, helps you avoid them and gives advice to keep you and those around you safe.
Further details can be found here at RNLI Safety.
NOTICES
NOTICES
Appledore & Instow Regatta committee welcomes volunteers to help with the Regatta - please contact the Regatta secretary here.