"Here we are ready for another fun packed Salcombe Regatta week. A warm welcome to both residents and visitors.

As well as all the usual events we welcome back two old favourites this year, the mud race and real flames for the tourchlight procession. In order to have real tourches we have to limit the number and age of anyone who wishes to be part of the tourchlight procession so please ensure that you buy your ticket in good time.

Salcombe Town Regatta 8 - 14th August 2010

Welcome to the official Salcombe Town Regatta website. We’re gearing up again for this years Salcombe Town Regatta Celebrations. The official Salcombe Town Regatta website will keep you up to date with all the developments with 2010’s Salcombe Town Regatta. If have any suggestions or would like to get involved in any way, why not contact the Salcombe Town Regatta Committee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2009 was a truly memorable event and there was even some good weather along the way. The Salcombe Regatta committee would like to say a big thank you to everyone who gave their time to help organise and run events, and an even bigger thank you to those who dug deep in their pockets to donate funds to this very important local event.

Roll on Salcombe Town Regatta 2010!

Event Highlights

Here's a selection of the best events from 2009's regatta. It was a fantastic year and 2010 is set to be even better

Air Display

Air Display - Saturday 14th August 2010

Last year saw the return of the RAF red arrows for the second consecutive year. This year we thought we'd make a change and instead put on an air show with a varriety of different events, including a turbo powered Tucano T1 (pictured left).

Torchlight Procession & Fireworks

Torchlight Procession & Fireworks - Thursday August 12th PM

2009's fireworks display was outstanding, another great event added to what has turned out to be one of the most memorable regatta’s Salcombe has seen. We got some fantastic pictures of the fireworks and we'll be adding a slideshow of these soon. This year the fireworks will continue to run on the Thursday after the Torchlight procession. This year see's the return of real fire tourches, for thi reason we have had to limit the number and age of those who wish to take part, so please ensure you book your tickets early.

Salcombe Crabbers Race

The Salcombe Crabbers Race – Friday 13th August PM

2009 saw another amazing crabbers race. It may have been a little wet and grey on the day but spirtits weren't dampenned, after all these fishermen are used to taking on the high seas in the worst of conditions (well most of them).This year due to harbour restrictions no other vessels will be allowed on the water with the crabbers. We will follow soon with all the information from Salcombe Harbour Authority.

2009's prizes were as follows:

over 30 ft - 1st Tenacious skippered by Jonothan Dornom - 2nd Emma Jane skippered by Kevin Favis and 3rd Stalla Maris from Torpoint.
Under 30ft - Artful Dodger skippered by Captain Morgan! 2nd Davrik skippered by Paul Dornom and 3rd Edward J skippered by Steve Inch.
Best Dressed over 30ft - Tenacious
Best Dressed under 30ft - Amelia Grace
Best Dressed skipper - Jonathan Dornom
Best Cheat - Robert Preston
Last Boat - George Edwin skippered by Robert Preston
Smelliest Punt - Paul Dornom
Worst Kept Punt - Captain Morgan

Sandcastle Competition

Southsands Sandcastle Competition

Ice cream and sand sandwiches at the ready, no summer holiday would be complete without a good Sandcastle, and here you can come and see them being built in all shapes and sizes, or even have a go yourself. Southsands is situated at the mouth of the estuary, a safe haven from the crashing waves on the bar. Parking is very limited although the fit and healthy could walk the road from the pay & display car park at Northsands. We recommend using the Southsands passenger ferry, which operates non-stop throughout the day from Whitestrand pontoon.