Bideford Regatta

🚣 3 WEEKS TO GO 🚣

The countdown to Bideford Regatta 2026 is officially on — and we couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our sponsors ❤️

A huge thank you to all the local businesses helping make Regatta Day possible this year:

• Barton Scaffolding Ltd
• Persimmon Homes
• Leanne Avery Personal Training
• Braddicks The Furnishers
• Ocean Frog Sunglasses
• Hockings Ice Cream
• Braddicks & Sherborne Funeral Directors

Your support means a huge amount to both clubs and the event as a whole.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the River Torridge on Saturday 20 June 🚣🔥

We are happy to announce that Bideford Regatta have been granted £1000 by Persimmon Homes as part of their community champions initiative. We would like to thank Simon Inch for nominating us. https://www.persimmonhomes.com/corporate/media/news/2026/persimmon-named-as-north-devon-regatta-sponsor/

Our two local rowing clubs Bideford Amateur Rowing Club and Bideford Amateur Athletic Club showing their respect this morning with a Guard of Honour for the Remembrance parade.

When two clubs come together!
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”

Congratulations to Jen Law! 👏 Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP has been our main sponsor for the past two years 😊

🎉 Exciting News!

The Slee Blackwell Family Department is delighted to announce that our Partner and Head of Department, Jen Law, has been individually ranked in the Chambers and Partners 2026 edition.

This recognition is a testament to Jen’s exceptional expertise, dedication, and the outstanding service she provides to our clients.

Congratulations, Jen! 👏

With Bideford Carnival this weekend, both Blues 🔵 and Reds 🔴 bars are open from 6pm. Please support them :)

This weekend!

Amazing footage from Phil Halls Drones for our regatta! Thank you

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The river has been blessed and we are ready to row.

Good luck everyone!

The trophies are polished and look amazing! And we have new medals 👀 🏅 🥇

Who is going to win the Grimes Head of the River shield and Battle for the Bideford Clubs 🔴🔵 -The Billy Little Cup?

We also have a very special new shield for this years regatta ❤️.... Find out more at the presentation after racing has finished. Approx 4.45 at Blues

Both clubs (Reds and Blues 🔴🔵) are open today and have refreshments available. Just look at these sweet treats on offer! And there may even be some Crunch, Mars Bar cake (IYKYK😉) Guinness chocolate cake, flapjack, blondies and more.

Run, don't walk!