Welcome to the official website for the 2008 Paignton Regatta, a full week of varied events in and around Paignton, with something for all the family from Saturday 9th August to Sunday 17th August inclusive.

The Firework display will be on the evening of Tuesday 12th August weather permitting and at about 9.30pm.

Paignton Regatta is now in it's 161st year, and the current organisers are acutely aware of the traditions they carry with them. Every summer the regatta week provides a focus for the people of Paignton to turn out and compete, support or just enjoy. It also gives us a chance to welcome our holiday visitors and invite them to enjoy some old-fashioned seaside fun, albeit with a 21st Century twist.

 

 

 

 

 

Many events are fairly new to Paignton Regatta. Free music on a stage constructed on the Green, a dog show and a Songs of Praise evening to finish of the week in style were all very successful additions to previous year's programmes. But that doesn't mean the old favourites have been forgotten, such as rowing, atheltics, fireworks, the massively popular Veedubbing car festival and of course the fun-packed fairground. Paignton Regatta is not solely based on water sports like many other regatta's, there are also a large number of land based events. Therefore, every effort has been made to include something for everyone in this years programme of events, and we are sure locals and visitors alike, will find plenty to amuse, thrill and entertain during the course of the week. Most of the events take place right on the Green, right in the heart of the seafront, but others are dotted around the town. If in doubt look out for the regatta committee members in the bright yellow shirts and ask. We will all be pleased to help.

We sincerely hope you enjoy the 2008 Paignton Regatta. If you do, please tell your friends. If you have any suggestions, please talk to any of those in the yellow shirts. See you on the Green!