Sidmouth Regatta Weekend is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the town’s calendar and further details of the 2025 programme have been announced by Sidmouth Town Council.
The RAF Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows are sadly unable to appear in Sidmouth this year due to an overseas deployment in Eastern Europe. Although the team cannot display in Sidmouth this year, the Town Council will make renewed attempts to secure them for next season, in line with their commitment to bring a summer air event to the town.
Despite no Air Show, this year’s Regatta Weekend will continue to feature community events, supported by a network of local clubs, voluntary organisations and Sidmouth Town Council. Sea based events will include Sailing and Gig Races and the annual Surf Lifesaving competition. This year, spectators will also be treated to a display from Sidmouth’s very own lifeboat, showcasing how they train to save lives at sea.
For landlubbers, there is a tug of war competition, a bar and entertainment at the Watersports Hub. The ever-popular fireworks display, organised by Sidmouth Town Council will have a makeover this year, with a music and pyrotechnics extravaganza delivered by award winning Sonic Fireworks, winners of the prestigious British Fireworks Championships.
For many, one of the highlights of the weekend will be the much anticipated return of the Raft Race, which will be organised by the Rotary Club of Sidmouth with sponsorship from South West Water. This much loved event, which delighted generations of residents, will see teams from across the Sid Valley taking to the water in home-made craft and wearing fancy dress. David Hodge President Elect of Sidmouth Rotary said “I am delighted that we have the outstanding support of Sidmouth Watersports Hub, Sidmouth Life Boat and Sidmouth Town Council in getting this event back up and running”
Sidmouth Regatta will take place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August and include the Grand Firework Display on the Saturday evening. Keep a look out on www.sidmouth.gov.uk and www.visitdevon.co.uk/sidmouth for the latest information.
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