26 years ago Sidmouth Sailing Club formed a committee to revive Sidmouth Regatta.
The format has changed very little over the years. The idea to provide some fun events for local families and visitors who wish to join in and a more serious side for those who wish to take part in the sailing races. Over the years the event has enabled the local branch of the RNLI to profit from collections during the Saturday evening events. These collections over the years have amounted to a substantial sum.
Traditional sea based activities take place on Saturday culminating with live music and a spectacular firework display. Earlier on the popular raft race takes place followed by a courtesy visit from the Exmouth Lifeboat, weather/operational duties permitting.
Sundays events are for the children and their families. The events are all free to enter with generous prizes. Last year there were over 100 entries in the pavement drawing competition alone. Wet weather contingencies are in place for the drawing competition and the fancy dress should the weather become inclement.
Why not enter the ‘Shop Window Competition’ and try to win a generous cash prize. Have fun looking in our local shops trying to find the numbered discs. Shops taking part will be displaying a competition poster.
ENJOY THE WEEKEND.
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ALL EVENTS WEATHER PERMITTING. TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE.
THE SAILING AND ANGLING CLUB IS OPEN TO ALL ON SATURDAY 29TH
Entries on the day.
All prizes presented at the club after Lifeboat Display.
All events start at Port Royal.
Programmes are available from Sidmouth Sailing Club, Sidmouth Information Centre, Humbug and I want, I need.
More information from:
Sidmouth Sailing Club
Upcoming Events | Sidmouth Regatta. | Exmouth Gig Club
Top five coastal walks for the bank holiday weekend
Walk the dinosaur from Exmouth to Sidmouth – East Devon (12.5m):
Highlights include the red sandstone stacks of Ladram Bay and the seafront of the regency town of Sidmouth.
If this gives you a taste for more Coast Path adventures, sign up for the South West Coast Path Challenge in October to help set a new world record while helping to raise money to protect the coastline
The Western Morning News has put a walk to Sidmouth as one of its top recommendations:
Top five coastal walks for the bank holiday weekend
Walk the dinosaur from Exmouth to Sidmouth – East Devon (12.5m):
Highlights include the red sandstone stacks of Ladram Bay and the seafront of the regency town of Sidmouth.
If this gives you a taste for more Coast Path adventures, sign up for the South West Coast Path Challenge in October to help set a new world record while helping to raise money to protect the coastline
coastal walks St Michael's Mount Tintagel Salcombe | Western Morning News
But do be careful of the cliffs under Salcombe Hill!
This is from exactly two years ago:
PICTURES: Massive cliff fall rocks resort and coats homes in fine red dust | Western Morning News
This is from last year - as reported in the Daily Mail:
Moment Sidmouth beach tourists avoid 'thousands of tonnes' of rubble crashing down | Daily Mail Online
Warning in Sidmouth as beachgoers sit under cliff fall hot-spot | Western Morning News
And this is an on-line discussion about the dangerous situation under the cliffs now:
Streetlife | Cliff Fall
For the Regatta itself, see the last couple of years:
Pictures: Sidmouth Regatta Nostalgia | Exeter Express and Echo
And:
Futures Forum: Sidmouth Regatta: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August
Futures Forum: Plans for Port Royal: Sidmouth Regatta 24th and 25th August
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But do be careful of the cliffs under Salcombe Hill!
This is from exactly two years ago:
PICTURES: Massive cliff fall rocks resort and coats homes in fine red dust | Western Morning News
This is from last year - as reported in the Daily Mail:
Moment Sidmouth beach tourists avoid 'thousands of tonnes' of rubble crashing down | Daily Mail Online
Warning in Sidmouth as beachgoers sit under cliff fall hot-spot | Western Morning News
And this is an on-line discussion about the dangerous situation under the cliffs now:
Streetlife | Cliff Fall
For the Regatta itself, see the last couple of years:
Pictures: Sidmouth Regatta Nostalgia | Exeter Express and Echo
And:
Futures Forum: Sidmouth Regatta: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August
Futures Forum: Plans for Port Royal: Sidmouth Regatta 24th and 25th August
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