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Whitby Regatta 2024 

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What's on at the Whitby Regatta

 

SATURDAY

  • Regatta Tombola - Near Bandstand, from 9.00am
  • Paddy will be out and about over the Regatta weekend to bring live reports on "This is the Coast" radio
  • Pick a Pen - Capt Cook Area, from 11.00am
  • Vintage Japanese Motor Cycle Club Rally - Spa Green, from 11.00am
  • Rally car display - Spa Green, from 11.00am
  • Robinson Cup (Sailing) - Whitby Bay, viewing from West Cliff, 1.30pm
  • Regatta Sail Past & Lifeboat Launch - Harbour, 5.15pm

SUNDAY

  • Regatta Tombola - Near bandstand, from 9.00am
  • Paddy will be out and about over the Regatta weekend to bring live reports on "This is the Coast" radio
  • Whitby Scooter Club rally - Crescent Gardens, from 11.00am
  • Pick a Pen - Capt Cook Area
  • Tuby's Vintage Commercial vehicles display - West Cliff, from 10.00am
  • Vintage & Post War Motor Cycles - Crescent Gardens, from 11.00am

MONDAY

  • Regatta Tombola - Near Bandstand, from 09.00am
  • Paddy will be out and about over the Regatta weekend to bring live reports on "This is the Coast" radio/li>
  • Walking Floats & Fancy Dress (Assemble) - Market Place, 09.30am
  • Walking Floats & Fancy Dress (Parade) - from 10.00am
  • Fun Fair Opens - Pier Road Area, 10.00am
  • Fancy Dress Judging & Prize Giving - Near Royal Hotel,10.45am
  • Rowing Clubs Prize Giving - Abbey Wharf, 7.30pm approx

Main Attractions 2024 are yet to be confirmed 

Continue scrolling for details of Main Attractions 2023

 

Spectacular Fireworks Display

Monday 14th, 9.45pm

Viewing from West Cliff and the West Pier

Illumination Pyrotechnics presents:-

"A Sky full of Wonder"

We are honoured and thrilled to be returning once again to paint the sky with a phenomenal firework display over the stunning Whitby Harbour. We are busy preparing the grand finale show which will dazzle and excite your senses.

The show will be high impact combining colours, visual sequences, spectacular effects, some huge breaking bursts to fill the sky and as always end with a dramatic sky full of sparkle, glitter and BOOM!

The concept and theme is ‘A Sky Full of Wonder’ we have created an exciting, colourful and dazzling sky over the historic harbour. Capturing the happiness and celebration of the Regatta weekend. Whitby stands out in so many ways so its only right the fireworks do the same!

Keep your eyes peeled, find a great viewing spot and look up to the sky and be ready for a finale to end all finales!!

We can’t wait!

IlluminationPyrotechnics.co.uk

 

 

RAF Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team

Sunday 13th, 17.10pm

Viewing from East and West Piers and West Cliff

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, is one of the world’s premier aerobatic display teams. Representing the speed, agility and precision of the Royal Air Force, the team is the public face of the service. they assist in recruiting to the Armed Forces, act as ambassadors for the United Kingdom at home and overseas and promote the best of British.

Flying distinctive Hawk fast-jets, the team is made up of pilots, engineers and essential support staff with frontline, operational experience. Together, they demonstrate the excellence and capabilities of the Royal Air Force and the Service’s skilled, talented people.

Often performing their trademark Diamond Nine shape, and combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965.

All Red Arrows display pilots have flown operationally, in frontline aircraft such as the advanced typhoon, and help the Royal Air Force to secure the skies every day of the year.

Kindly sponsored by ANGLO AMERICAN

 

 

The Whitby Regatta Fun Run

Sunday 13th, 10.00am Start - Crescent Gardens

Organised by Whitby Running Club

This event is fully inclusive with all proceeds going to Whitby Regatta and Whitby Running Club. 

All entries fees to be on the day and registrations can be accepted between 8:30 - 9:45am 

The Fun Run will start and finish on Crescent Gardens and be run predominantly on the Sea Wall / Spa Drive. 

Choose from two available distances to complete your own fun run! 

For further details of the event, please search ’The Whitby Regatta Fun Run’ on Facebook, call 01723 232551 or visit www.activeyorkshirecoast.co.uk 

#WhitbyRegatta #FunRun 

Kindly Supported by: Lidl

Entry Form (PDF Format)

Last Year's Results (PDF Format)

 

 

 

RAF Battle of Britain Lancaster Flying Display

Saturday 12th, 13.52pm and Sunday 13th, 15.41pm

Viewing from East and West Piers and West Cliff

The mission of the RAF BBMF is to maintain the priceless artefacts of our national heritage in airworthy condition in order to commemorate those who have fallen in the service of this country, to promote the modern day Air Force and to inspire the future generations.

The Flight operates six Spitfires, two Hurricane Mk 2Cs, a Lancaster as well as a C47 Dakota and two Chipmunk aircraft (primarily used for training).The aircraft are flown by regular RAF Aircrew.

These aircraft can be regularly seen in the skies over the UK from May to September each year. they are flown to commemorate public and military events from state occasions such as Trooping the Colour to major airshows and flypasts for public events.

The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) operates from RAF Coningsby, a Typhoon and fighter base, in Lincolnshire.

 

 

Rowing Races

Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th, and Monday 14th

Viewing from West Cliff and the Harbour

Details, including times, of all Rowing events throughout the weekend can be found in the Whitby Regatta Programme.

 

 

 

 

Jubilee Pitts Special Flying Display 

Saturday 12th, 15.00pm and Sunday 13th, 13.30pm

Viewing from East and West piers and West Cliff

 

 

 

Spit and Polish Classic Car Rally

Sunday 13th, from 11.00am

West Cliff - Spa Green

Many elegant cars will be displayed in various classes.

Application Form (PDF Format)

 

 

Motor Cycle and Quad Bike Gymkhana

Sunday 13th from 10.00am

Beach near Kyber Pass

 

North Yorkshire Birds of Prey

Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th, and Monday 14th

Crescent Gardens, West Cliff

Located on the edge of one of Britain’s most picturesque and idyllic National Parks, North Yorkshire Moors Birds of Prey offers an unforgettable and educational range of birds of prey and falconry experiences, courses and displays.

Founded by senior falconers Mark Allen and Mike Kinder, North Yorkshire Moors Birds of Prey boasts more than 65 years’ collective experience of studying, flying and hunting with eagles, owls, hawks and falcons.

So whether you’re looking for a gift for a special occasion, an educational day out, an exciting display or a unique falconry experience, North Yorkshire Moors Birds of Prey allows you to get up close and personal with an array of stunning birds for a truly awe-inspiring encounter you’ll never forget.

 

 

 

Star Viewing and Star Party

Whitby and District Astronomical Society

Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th, Monday 14th

 
Saturday 1.30pm - 4.15pm  Solar Viewing, West Cliff near The Royal Hotel. (next to the Grovers Optics stand)
 
Come along and safely view our nearest star or have a chat with members of the local astronomical society. (if like last year)
 
Saturday 9.15pm. Star Party, West Cliff on the Pitch and Putt area adjacent to Archery green. 
 
View the celestial wonders of the summer night sky through an array of telescopes.  Take part in our scale solar system demonstration. Bring along your own equipment, and we’ll point out where you should be looking in the heavens.  
 
Sunday 1.30pm - 4.15pm  Solar Viewing, West Cliff between the trampoline pits and Royal Crescent road. 
 
Come along and safely view our nearest star or have a chat with members of the local astronomical society.
 
Sunday 9.15pm. Star Party, West Cliff on the Pitch and Putt area adjacent to Archery green, 
 
View the celestial wonders of the summer night sky through an array of telescopes. Take part in our scale solar system demonstration. Bring along your own equipment, and we’ll point out where you should be looking in the heavens.
 
Monday 14th 2.00pm - 4.00pm Solar Viewing, West Cliff near The Royal Hotel. (next to the Grovers Optics stand)
 
Come along and safely view our nearest star or have a chat with members of the local astronomical society.

 

 

 

The Grand Parade

Monday 14th, from 10.00am

A parade of many decorated themed floats will make it's way through the heart of the Regatta celebrations.

The committee is interested in hearing from anyone wishing to take part. Team names and number of attendees need to be supplied to the committee at least one week before the parade.

 

 

 

Fun Fair

Monday 14th, from 10.00am

Pier Road and West Pier

 

 

Meet Dalek Panther

Saturday , Sunday  and Monday 

West Cliff

Two of Dalek Panther’s Missions are:

To meet as many people as possible and collect images of himself with them

This is so the Daleks can analyse our faces and appearance and attempt to understand who these strange humans are that they are to conquer. They are very puzzled by us getting together with ’aliens’ at Sci-Fi conventions and taking our photographs with them.We believe that maybe the Selfie and facebook® were developed specifically to aid this image collection process.

To empty the earthlings pockets of their worldly goods (money) and pass it to charities.

 

 

 

Historic Image courtesy of John Tindale

Whitby Regatta Swim

Organised by:-  Whitby Wild Swimmers and Sea Swim Yorkshire

Saturday 12th, 10.00am (Weather and Sea conditions permtting)

Alternatively Sunday 13th, 11.00am

Swimming races have been part of the Regatta history as far back as 1911.

The Sandsend to Whitby Swim is back for the first time in 35 years and we are including the new Beach Hut Swim, a 1000m swim from the end of the beach huts back to Whitby.

The finish line for both swims will be on the beach, near Battery Parade.

Please come along and support our swimmers, and would love to hear from you if you would like to help marshal the event or can support the Regatta in any way over the weekend.

Contact whitbyregattaswim@gmail.com

 

 

Parkour Action

Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th and Monday 14th

West Cliff adjacent to Crescent Gardens

 
Parkour/Freerunning is all about getting from A to B in the fastest way possible demonstrating strength, precision and co-ordination as they flip and leap across any obstacles in their path.
 
The new portable display rig has been designed to ensure the shows are exciting and jaw dropping. The rig is 10m x 12m and is 4m high – really allowing the athletes to express themselves showing the finesse and power of the Parkour/Freerunning athletes. Expect to see some of the latest tricks – normally only seen on TV and the internet.
 
There are 3 performers in the display – ensuring the 15 minute displays are truly action packed. In their own arena the team will perform three displays per day.
 
Between displays the teams qualified coaches invite children to take part in coaching sessions – so anyone ready to have a go at this fast growing sport are more than welcome.
 
The team have two level 2 parkour coaches.

 

 

 

Fun for "Kids" of all ages

Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th  and Monday 14th

On West Cliff

Bungee Trampoline, Bouncy Castle and Giant Slide.

 

 

 

The "Amazing" Captain Kipper

Saturday 12th, from 11.00am - Captain Cook area

Sunday 13th and Monday 14th, from 11.00am - West Cliff

Truly "Amazing" Children’s Entertainer

Traditional Puppet show, popular with both Adults and Children

 

 

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