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What’s on afloat

Regattas, races and boat shows on the Solent, the south coast and the Channel Islands. Each one links to the harbour guides nearby. Dates are from the organisers. Always check their site before you go.

Painting of a yacht race start: a close-packed fleet under colourful spinnakers, with the committee boat flying its flags and crowds watching from the shore

Next big event

RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show

20 Feb – 21 Feb 2027 · Farnborough International, Hampshire

Dinghies, windsurfing, wing, foiling and paddleboarding under one roof, with talks and coaching.

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Oct4RaceHamble Winter SeriesSolentNov15RaceWeymouth SC IRC Winter SeriesWeymouth & PortlandNov22RaceLTSC Cruiser Winter SeriesLymingtonFeb20Boat showRYA Dinghy and Watersports ShowInland showsMar14Boat jumbleGosport Boat JumbleSolentApr10RegattaBMYC Spring RegattaBrighton
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33 events

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  1. October 2026

  2. November 2026

  3. February 2027

    Sat20Feb
    Boat showInland shows

    RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show

    20 Feb – 21 Feb 2027

    Farnborough International, Hampshire · RYA

    Dinghies, windsurfing, wing, foiling and paddleboarding under one roof, with talks and coaching.

    Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun 10:00–17:00

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

  4. March 2027

    Sun14Mar
    Boat jumbleSolent

    Gosport Boat Jumble

    Sun, 14 March 2027

    Haslar Marina crew car park, Gosport · Chaddock and Fox Promotions

    Second-hand boat gear, chandlery bargains and nautical odds and ends.

    Opens to buyers at 10:00

    Moor up nearbyHaslar MarinaGosport MarinaHarbour map →

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

  5. April 2027

    Sat10Apr
    RegattaBrighton

    BMYC Spring Regatta

    10 Apr – 11 Apr 2027

    Brighton Marina · Brighton Marina Yacht Club

    Brighton Marina Yacht Club's spring weekend of racing off Brighton.

    Moor up nearbyBrighton MarinaHarbour map →

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

  6. May 2027

    Sat1May
    Boat showChannel Islands

    Jersey Boat Show

    1 May – 3 May 2027

    St Helier, Jersey · Listed by St Helier Yacht Club

    Jersey's spring boat show around the St Helier harbours.

    Moor up nearbySt HelierHarbour map →

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

    MayTBC
    RegattaIsle of Wight

    Yarmouth Gaffers Regatta

    May 2027 · date TBC

    Yarmouth, Isle of Wight · Old Gaffers Association, Solent

    Gaff-rigged boats fill Yarmouth harbour for racing, parades and shoreside fun.

    Usually the late-May bank holiday weekend. 2027 dates not yet published

    Moor up nearbyYarmouth Harbour GuideHarbour map →

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

  7. June 2027

  8. July 2027

    Sun4Jul
    RegattaChannel Islands

    Havelet Regatta

    Sun, 4 July 2027

    Havelet Bay, St Peter Port, Guernsey · Listed by Visit Guernsey

    A family regatta celebrating Guernsey's relationship with the sea.

    Moor up nearbySt Peter PortHarbour map →

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

    Sun4Jul
    Boat jumbleSolent

    Titchfield Boat Jumble

    Sun, 4 July 2027

    Hound Hill Farm, Titchfield · Chaddock and Fox Promotions

    Second-hand boat gear, chandlery bargains and nautical odds and ends.

    Opens to buyers at 10:00

    Moor up nearbyRiver Hamble GuideHarbour map →

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

    Sat31Jul
    FestivalChannel Islands

    Alderney Week

    31 Jul – 7 Aug 2027

    Alderney · Alderney Week committee

    Alderney's week-long summer festival, with the Daft Raft Race, Man Powered Flight and a torchlight finale.

    Moor up nearbyAlderney (Braye Harbour)Harbour map →

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

  9. August 2027

    AugTBC
    RegattaChichester Harbour

    Chichester Harbour Race Week

    August 2027 · date TBC

    Chichester Harbour · Chichester Harbour Federation

    A week of dinghy and keelboat racing across the harbour clubs.

    Usually mid August. 2027 dates not yet confirmed on the Federation's site

    Moor up nearbyChichester HarbourItchenorBoshamEmsworthHarbour map →

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

  10. September 2027

    SeptTBC
    RegattaChannel Islands

    Butterfield Jersey Regatta

    September 2027 · date TBC

    St Aubin's Bay, Jersey · Jersey combined sailing clubs

    Three days of cruiser, sportsboat, dayboat and dinghy racing in St Aubin's Bay.

    Sources differ: St Helier YC lists 10–12 Sep, the regatta chairman gave 24–26 Sep as provisional

    Moor up nearbySt HelierHarbour map →

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

    Sat25Sept
    RegattaBrighton

    BMYC Autumn Regatta

    25 Sept – 26 Sept 2027

    Brighton Marina · Brighton Marina Yacht Club

    Brighton Marina Yacht Club's autumn weekend of racing.

    Moor up nearbyBrighton MarinaHarbour map →

    Official details ↗Date checked 22 Oct 2026

  11. October 2027

Calendar updated 2026-10-22. Dates come from each organiser. Check their site before you set off.