Events
Maritime Events
With the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay, offering over 16 square miles of sheltered waters, it’s no surprise that the area is home to a number of maritime events. During the summer, the whole of the Riviera is transformed into a haven for boat enthusiasts, but there’s plenty for families to see and do – even if boats aren’t your thing.
Messing About in Boats
For maritime events, Torquay just can’t be beaten. Widely regarded as one of the best sailing events on the south coast, Torbay Week is hosted on the English Riviera every August. The event regularly attracts national and international sailing championships and crews of all classes compete for prestigious prizes including the Admirals Cup. Torbay Week coincides with the ever popular Torbay Royal Regatta, starting with a fancy dress sail in aid of the RNLI, and ending with the traditional Passage Race over to the Dartmouth Regatta. If you can’t make it to this spectacular event, the English Riviera holds many other maritime events throughout the year, including the exciting Offshore Racing Drivers Association Powerboats Championships.
Skiffs, Sea Boats and Cadets
The Paignton Regatta takes place in early August. With all the attractions entertaining visitors on land, it’s easy to forget the main events are on the water. Visitors in their thousands come to watch the skiff, sea boat and sea cadet rowing competitions and the post-race celebrations.
Babbacombe holds its own regatta in June, as part of the Babbacombe Festival, and Brixham Regatta takes place in August.
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Battle Ship Party Boat
Type
Exhibition
Location
and Brixham,
New for 2013 the Battle Ship Party Boat, every Friday Night from 24th May until 16th August 2013.
Join us aboard our Battle Ship for a 2 hour cruise of the bay departing from either Torquay or Brixham
Only £5.00 if you pre-bookDates
- From:
- 24 May 2013To16 Aug 2013
BMAD Bike Nights
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Paignton
BMAD Bike Nights
Paignton Esplanade
Every Wednesday 6 pm – 10 pm 5th June – 25th September, 2013
(except 31st July)Dates
- From:
- 5 Jun 2013To24 Jul 2013
Torbay Lifeboat Annual Service of Dedication
Type
Religious Event
Location
Brixham
Join with the RNLI volunteers - Crew and Fundraisers - and the Brixham Town Band for the Annual RNLI Torbay Service of Dedication lead by Superintendent John Anderson of the RNMDSF (The Mission).
Dates
- From:
- 23 Jun 2013To23 Jun 2013
Brixham Fish Market Tours 2013
Type
Show/Display
Location
Brixham
Come and see a Brixham Fish Market auction in action!
Booking is essential as places are limited.
Charged £8.00 to include Breakfast and a donation to the Fishermans Mission[ R.N.M.D.S.F.]Dates
- From:
- 26 Jun 2013To26 Jun 2013
Paignton Open for Double Handed Dinghies
Type
Sporting
Location
The Harbour, Paignton
Originally called The Autumn Regatta, where dinghies from Torbay would come and race in one central location. Paignton Sailing Club wanted to create an iconic sailing event, that everyone would be talking about and saying “hey are you going to this”.
Dates
- From:
- 29 Jun 2013To30 Jun 2013
Festival Of The Sea
Type
Festival
Location
BRIXHAM
Festival of the Sea at All Saints 'Abide With Me' Church in the fishing port of Brixham. Colourful display of Brixham's fishing heritage, with nets, fishing gear and unique collection of trawler flags. Art exhibition and sale.
Dates
- From:
- 3 Jul 2013To14 Jul 2013
Evening Cruise
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Torquay
Sailing every Thursday and Sunday from Torquay
4th July to 24th August
Departure times varyDates
- From:
- 4 Jul 2013To24 Aug 2013
South Devon Sea Shanty Festival
Type
Festival
Location
The South Devon Sea Shanty Festival will be taking place on the 6th and 7th July 2013 in the seaside towns of Dartmouth and Teignmouth.
Sea Shanties are traditional maritime work songs.Dates
- From:
- 6 Jul 2013To7 Jul 2013
Brixham Fish Market Tours 2013
Type
Show/Display
Location
Brixham
Come and see a Brixham Fish Market auction in action!
Booking is essential as places are limited.
Charged £8.00 to include Breakfast and a donation to the Fishermans Mission[ R.N.M.D.S.F.]Dates
- From:
- 10 Jul 2013To10 Jul 2013
Pirate Days in Brixham 2013
Type
Festival
Location
Brixham
Pirate Days are held during the Spring and Summer school holidays where the majority of shenanigans will be held under the Old Fish Market on Brixham harbour side.
Dates
- From:
- 18 Jul 2013To18 Jul 2013
