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The Torbay Royal Regatta will be taking place between August 21^st -24^th The event is open to IRC yachts with the IRC South West Championship an integral part of the event, Cruisers, Sportsboats  and SB20’s, and three National Championships. Interest is already high and with two courses the bay will be alive with colour, action, and activity.

The J/24 class have been regular supporters of the regatta in recent years we delighted to  welcome them back for their 2026 Nationals. The Impala class will also be heading to Torbay for their Nationals, and with the location midway between the Solent/Poole and Plymouth/Falmouth fleets, a strong entry is expected.

The RS 21 class are excited about bringing their National Championships to the English Riviera for the first time, and the club are looking forward to hosting this high profile event over 4 days. Charter boats are available now https://rs21ukclass.org/contact-us/

The growing local fleet of SB20’s can be assured of fast and competitive racing, and with the SB20 Worlds coming to Torbay in next year, high entries  are expected as the UK fleet prepare for 2027.

https://rtyc.org/event/torbay-royal-regatta-2026/

The club will be hosting post racing social events in the club with the traditional and ever popular Commodores Welcome party on the Friday evening, music on Saturday night, entertainment  Sunday, with the bar and restaurant open throughout.

Regatta time has been the highlight of the summer season  for over two hundred years, and the Torbay Royal Regatta was one of the first to be granted royal patronage. Torquay on the English Riviera is just  a great place to be in the summer. The town offers a wide choice of accommodation, an unrivalled range of harbourside cafes, bars, and restaurants, all  within easy walking distance of the club, car park, and harbour.

Over many years, the Royal Torbay Yacht Club has established an enviable reputation in hosting top class regattas and championships. Torbay is a spectacular location with racing on some of the finest sailing waters in the world. The club and its members are looking forward to welcoming sailors from around the country to come and join us at these events.

For further information on both events contact Bob Penfold events@rtyc.org          

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