Regatta Events
For the full listings and timetable information of all the events taking place for the Regatta please consult the Whitby Regatta Programme, which is available from various local outlets which are listed in the Programmes section of this web site.
Regatta Revue
The Whitby Regatta Show Company
Presents For One Night Only:
SUMMER SHOWSTOPPERS - A Night at the Musicals
A spectacular theatrical extravaganza to open the 2017 Whitby Regatta weekend featuring:
Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society. Starstruck Performing Arts.
Whitby Area Musical Theatre Company. Colebrooke Media. The Appollo Players.
Paul Nicholas School of Acting & many more local artistes.
WHITBY PAVILION THEATRE
FRIDAY 18TH AUGUST – 7.30 P.M.
Tickets £8.00 available from in person by calling 01947 458899
Or on line at www.whitbypavilion.co.uk
Spectacular Fireworks Display
Monday 21st 21.45 (approx)
After showing Whitby our special Poseidon fireworks display that was such a success in 2016, Frontier Fireworks are proud to bring their next creative fireworks display performance to the Whitby Regatta, named “After Dark”.
We are going to bring our thunderous display to the Whitby Regatta to excite and thrill everyone on what will be a night to remember. After Dark encompasses one of our noisiest fireworks displays that has all of our colours plus barrages of noise including whistles, crackles and bangs that will reverberate around Whitby. This amazing display will begin with our stunning new patriotic shell for 2017 which has half a red peony and half a blue peony with a silver strobe pistil.
We will introduce our amazing long burning strobe sequence into the display this year as we literally fill the sky with twinkling stars in green, red and silver that will fill the sky from 100ft all the way up to 700ft in the sky.
The display will run through sequences of colours, effects and noises that will produce a spectacle of choreographed fans and straight firing cakes and shells. We will fill the sky with whistling serpents that burst into purple crackling stars as a new sequence introduced for 2017. We will rapidly change the pace of the display from flanks to centre firing positions and also launch another new sequence for this year with the deepest blue fireworks you will ever see.
This will be our widest and highest display yet at the Whitby Regatta so we are really excited to bring After Dark to the Whitby Regatta for everyone to enjoy.
We are going to keep one of our favourite audience sequences in the display whereby we create a large W in the sky for Whitby. This will be launched into the sky just before our pre finale.
In 2016 we noticed how much our salute shells echoed around Whitby and that the feedback was so positive about the display so we will have an amazing pre-finale of sky filling glittering shells intermingled with thunderous shells to bring the Whitby Regatta to an incredible finale.
Rowing Races
Please see the Regatta programme for dates and race times.
Local teams competing for first place
The Lidl Whitby Regatta 4k Fun Run
Sunday 20th
Starting from The Crescent Gardens and run predominantly along the sea wall promenade.
The Greasy Pole Competition
Saturday 19th
By popular demand The Greasy pole Competition is Back!!
From the Fish Pier - Next to the Lifeboat House.
Entry on the day at the Fish Pier
Beach Volleyball
Friday 18th August
Fun on the beach - Beach Volleyball Tournament with award winning North Riding Eagles
BBQ and Café open for tournament.
2-a-side women: 2-a-side men: 2/3-a-side for recreational players
£10 per team (£5 for junior teams)
Spit and Polish Classic Car Rally
Sunday 20th
West Cliff - Spa Green
Many elegant cars will compete in various classes for prestigious trophies.
Fun for Children of All Ages
Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th and Monday 21st
We have a wide selection of entertainment for children including:
Regatta Market and Craft Fair
Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th
Located on Archery Green, 10.00 hours till 17.30 hours
Following the successes of 2015 and 2016 Whitby Regatta’s Market and Craft Fair will again be held in 2017.
Last year there was a successful blend of market and craft fair stalls and catering outlets, mixed with crowd pulling events, including the Whitby Regatta Dog Show, and local musicians performing throughout each day.
If you require further details, or a Trader Application Form detailing Terms and Conditions, then please ring the Market Organiser (Rodney Nattriss) on 07495 969245 or send an Email to annatwhitby@gmail.com
RAF Displays
Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th, and Monday 21st
Visit the RAF's static displays including a recruitment display.
Please note due to operational duties all military displays are subject to availability .
Navy Displays
Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th and Monday 21st
Visit the Navy`s Submarine trailer and display.
Please note due to operational duties all military displays are subject to availability .
Motor Cycle and Quads Gymkhana
Sunday 20th
Skill and fun on two wheels taking place on Whitby's beach.
Raft Race
Saturday 19th
Among the many highlights of Regatta Weekend is the Raft Race in the Lower Harbour
The Grand Parade
Monday 21st
Please see the Regatta Programme for the parade times.
A parade of many decorated themed floats will make it's way through the heart of the Regatta celebrations.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Unfortunately due to Technical difficulties which has grounded the entire RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight they are unable to appear at this year's Regatta.
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight operates from RAF Coningsby, a Typhoon and fighter base in Lincolnshire.
Flown by regular serving RAF Aircrew the flypast will include a Spitfire, a Hurricane and a C47 Dakota.
Jez Avery
Monday 21st
West Cliff - Throughout the day
World class PRO BMX, Trials & Mountain bike rider turned Stunt-Show performer Jez is extremely experienced and a well-rounded stuntman with numerous Guinness World Records under his belt. Jez will amaze and entertain any audience.
RPM Bike Trials Demonstration
Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st
West Cliff - Throughout the day
Talented Stunt Riders to entertain all the family.
"RPM is a brand new bike trials demonstration show featuring feats of control, balance and daring as our professional stunt riders perform and entertain crowds of all ages"
Slackline School
Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th and Monday 21st
West Cliff -Throughout the day
Slacklining is an extreme balance sport that stems from tightrope walking and is recognised worldwide as a sport, an art form, a recreational past time and a therapeutic activity for both body and mind. Try the experience at this year’s Regatta.
Friday 18th
For times please refer to your Regatta programme
Regatta Revue - Whitby Pavilion
Beach Volleyball - Opposite Beach Huts
Saturday 19th
For times please refer to your Regatta programme.
Regatta Tombola - Near Bandstand
95.8FM BBC TEES will be broadcasting LIVE from the Whitby regatta
Yorkshire Coast Radio - West Cliff
Grand Baby Show - Royal Hotel, West Cliff
Slackline School - West Cliff
Glamorous Granny Competition - Royal Hotel, West Cliff
Regatta Market & Craft Fair - Archery Green
Open Dog Show - Archery Green
Greasy Pole Competition - Fish Pier
Pick a Pen - Capt Cook Area
Kit Car Rally - Spa Green
White Rose Capri Club Display - Spa Green
Vintage Japanese Motor Cycle Club Rally - Crescent gardens
Whitby Motor Club Display - Spa Green
RPM - Bike Trial Demonstration - Crescent gardens
Robinson Cup (Sailing) - Sandsend Bay
Raft Race - Collier Hope
Regatta Sail Past & Lifeboat Launch - Harbour
Solar Viewing (afternoon) - Royal Crescent Road
Star Party (evening) - Archery Green
Sunday 20th
For times please refer to your Regatta programme.
Regatta Tombola - Near Bandstand
95.8FM BBC TEES will be broadcasting LIVE from the Whitby regatta
Yorkshire Coast Radio Car - West Cliff
Motor Cycle, Quads Gymkhana & Lawn Mower Race - Beach Nr. Khyber Pass
Slackline School - West Cliff
Whitby Scooter Club rally - Crescent Gardens
Fun Run - Start Crescent Gardens
RPM - Bike Trial Demonstration - Crescent gardens
Pick a Pen - Capt Cook Area
Scrufts Dog Show - Crescent Gardens
Regatta Market & Craft Fair - Archery Green
Tuby's Vintage Commercial vehicles display - West Cliff
Vintage & Post War Motor Cycles - Crescent Gardens
Vintage Tractors & Farm Machinery - Crescent Gardens
Spit & Polish Classic Car Rally - Spa Green
Solar Viewing (afternoon) - Royal Crescent Road
Star Party (evening) - Archery Green
Monday 21st
For times please refer to your Regatta programme.
Regatta Tombola - Near Information Point adjacent to the Whale Bones
Walking Floats & Fancy Dress (Assemble) - Market Place
Walking Floats & Fancy Dress (Parade) - Route (see programme)
followed by prize giving at - Royal Hotel, West Cliff
Jez Avery Pro-BMX - West Cliff
Slackline School - West Cliff
Tyler Cup (Sailing) - Upper Harbour
Yorkshire Coast Radio Car - West Cliff
Fun Fair Opens - Pier Road Area
Fancy Dress Judging & Prize Giving - Royal Hotel, West Cliff
Rowing Clubs Prize Giving - Royal Hotel, West Cliff
Grand Fireworks Display - Viewing from West Cliff & Pier