Announcing the Torbay Dinghy Regatta and Torbay Royal Regatta 2026
by Royal Torbay Yacht Club 10 Mar 15:59 UTC
11-12 July & 21-24 August 2026
Torbay Royal Regatta © 50 North Photography
The Torbay Dinghy Regatta will take place over the weekend July 11th - 12th Open to PY Dinghies both Asymmetric and Non-Asymmetric, and Junior Classes.
The club is especially excited that the Melges 15 class have chosen Torbay to host their first ever UK National Championships. The event is being supported by the Melges 15 class, with charter boats available and a coaching day on Friday 10th. Enquiries from dinghy classes seeking a venue for their Regional or Seasonal are always welcome. Competitors, their friends, and families are encouraged to meet up at the club on the evening of Friday 10th for pre regatta drinks, the social programme continues after racing on Saturday 11th with a BBQ and music at the club.
More Torbay Dinghy Regatta information here
The Torbay Royal Regatta will be taking place at the same venue August 21st -24th The event is open to IRC yachts with the IRC South West Championship an integral part of the event, Cruisers, Sportsboats and SB20's, and three National Championships. Interest is already high and with two courses the bay will be alive with colour, action, and activity.
The J/24 class have been regular supporters of the regatta in recent years we delighted to welcome them back for their 2026 Nationals. The Impala class will also be heading to Torbay for their Nationals, and with the location midway between the Solent/Poole and Plymouth/Falmouth fleets, a strong entry is expected.
The RS 21 class are excited about bringing their National Championships to the English Riviera for the first time, and the club are looking forward to hosting this high profile event over 4 days. Charter boats are available now here.
The growing local fleet of SB20's can be assured of fast and competitive racing, and with the SB20 Worlds coming to Torbay in next year, high entries are expected as the UK fleet prepare for 2027.
More Torbay Royal Regatta information here
The club will be hosting post racing social events in the club with the traditional and ever popular Commodores Welcome party on the Friday evening, music on Saturday night, entertainment Sunday, with the bar and restaurant open throughout.
Regatta time has been the highlight of the summer season for over two hundred years, and the Torbay Royal Regatta was one of the first to be granted royal patronage. Torquay on the English Riviera is just a great place to be in the summer. The town offers a wide choice of accommodation, an unrivalled range of harbourside cafes, bars, and restaurants, all within easy walking distance of the club, car park, and harbour.
Over many years, the Royal Torbay Yacht Club has established an enviable reputation in hosting top class regattas and championships. Torbay is a spectacular location with racing on some of the finest sailing waters in the world. The club and its members are looking forward to welcoming sailors from around the country to come and join us at these events.
For further information on both events contact Bob Penfold