Hamble Valley Regatta

11/09/2026

WHAT A DAY! ⚔️⛵
More than 700 of you joined us for the Hamble Valley Regatta and what a Sunday afternoon it was!
There was Medieval-themed mayhem on the water, with knights, princesses and assorted medieval characters taking to dinghies, paddleboards and all manner of floating craft. There was plenty of laughter, a fair bit of splashing – and some surprisingly serious competition once the races got underway!
The b**r tent had to rush out for more barrels 🍺, the food van had sold out by 3.30pm, and the racing was fiercely contested, with the largest gig entry ever seen on the river.
And a big congratulations to the dinghy racers who braved rain and squalls on the Saturday!
With the vicar judging the fancy dress and our MP, Paul Holmes, starting the final race and drawing the raffle, it was a true village-style event.
Best of all was seeing so many families and first-time visitors joining in!
And we’re already thinking about 2027, when the Regatta theme will be AVIATION ✈️, celebrating the centenary of pioneering aviation events on and around the Hamble River. Bring on the pilot and air-crew costumes!
A huge thank you to everyone who came, competed, volunteered and supported us.
The Regatta is run entirely by volunteers and funded through donations.
If you enjoyed the day, you can support the Regatta here:�https://theregatta.org/donors/

And fancy helping to shape Regatta 2027? We’d love to hear from you:�[email protected]

See you in 2027! ⛵✈️

04/09/2026

31/08/2026

29/08/2026

Look at these amazing raffle prizes! Free meals in Hamble’s finest eateries, a month’s personal training and much more! Get your tickets at the Regatta - Sunday 30th August from 12.00 🎉🎉🎉

29/08/2026

The Regatta is today, Sunday 30th August!
Bring your dinghy, tender, inflatable, paddleboard, rowing boat, or even a raft - if it floats bring it!
Or just bring yourself, your family and friends and join in with the shoreside atmosphere! Watch others making mayhem on the water while you enjoy the b**r tent, food stands, cake stall, sea shanties, boating crafts and fun for all ages!
There's plenty of room on the beach at Hamble Village for your boat or board. If you come by car there's free parking on the Donkey Derby Field.
And the Pink Ferry to and from Warsash is running an extra hour, till 5pm!
Sunday 30th August, Hamble Village Foreshore
1200 Boatyard Sheave Race for Bursledon Gigs
1215 SUP’s - Circuit race
1300 Rigid hull rowing - Male
1310 SUP - Fun race , paddler + dog or child
1320 Rigid hull rowing - female
1330 Bursledon Gig 2 handed - short course
1345 Inflatable dinghy rowing - male or female , any age.
1445 Rigid hull juniors - under 13 male or female
1455 Canoe and or kayak race
1500 - 1600 Holy Grail - small children in peanuts or other childrens craft . Not a race - basically a search for sweets!
1500- 1530 Water Carnival and Jousting
1530 Sculling over stern ( Master class provided throughout the event)
1530 Familly race - any craft 2 adults and two children
1540 Blindfold race - 1 blindfold rower/paddler. Any craft
1550 Egg and spoon race - 1 crew member standing with egg and spoon. Any craft.
1600 Bursledon gig Fishermans race - 1 person standing rowing forwards .
1605 4 handed paddling race - inflatable or SUP
All races after 12.15, times are approximate
Events may be added or withdrawn according to demand
Bring your own egg and spoon!

29/08/2026

Congratulations to the dinghy racers who braved rain and squally winds this morning! 🎉🏆⛵️
The weather is looking much better for tomorrow so don’t miss the Sunday medieval mayhem! Hamble village foreshore from 12.00 🚣🏄‍♀️🏰🍻🍰🌭

28/08/2026

An amendment (1) to the Dinghy Race SIs has been published on the regatta noticeboard.https://theregatta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Amdt-1-to-Dinghy-SIs-Hamble-Valley-Regatta-2026-1.pdf

27/08/2026

Someone is getting ready for the Regatta fancy dress contest! Stop press the raffle prizes are mounting up, buy your tickets on Sunday! @

26/08/2026

The Sailing Instructions for the Regatta yacht race this Saturday have been published. The start is at Bald Head buoy, with the first warning signal at 10:25. To enter,… See more