Formed
in 1894, the Southwold Regatta has been held every year (except war years)
ever since. Open to all, as long as there are NO radio controlled boats. There
are various types of competitions testing both speed and accuracy with handicaps
for more skilled sailors to level the playing field a little. Some of the
boats entered are up to 80 years old and include replicas of the old Beach
Yawls.
2012 Regatta Dates:
| Monday 4 June | 2.00pm | Diamond Jubilee Regatta, May Cup |
| Wednesday 25 July | 2.00pm | Pick Up Regatta |
| Saturday 28 July | 2.00pm | First Regatta: Pout Cup, Children's Beat and Run |
| Wednesday 1 August | 1.00pm | Second Regatta: Family Relay Race Quincentenary Salver for Beach Yawls |
| Saturday 4 August | 10.30am | Cups Regatta: Golden Jubilee, De Lacroix Rosebowl, Sole Bay Bell, Cripps Cup |
| 6.30pm | AGM | |
| Thursday 8 August | 1.00pm | Third Regatta: Collett Cup, St Edmunds Cup |
| Wednesday 15 August | 10.15am | Fourth Regatta |
| 2.00pm | Annual Regatta: |
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| Wednesday 22 August | 2.00pm | Final Regatta |
Below there is a gallery of some of the best SMYR pictures from past Regattas as well as comprehensive information from the Southwold Model Yacht Regatta Handbook which is well worth a read!
- All regattas are held at the pond (next to the boating lake) beyond the pier and is open to boats from 15"to 36" long.
- New sailors and spectators are very welcome, we have a number of boats that can be borrowed and some available to buy.
- More information from Anne Tracy (01315) 527 615 or (01502) 724 146 during July/August.
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