Superb summer on the water with Royal Torbay Yacht Club

It is going to be a sensational summer for watersports and the schedule at Royal Torbay Yacht Club reflects the huge enthusiasm across the Bay for being outdoors and on the water.

The Torbay Dinghy Regatta will take place over the weekend of July 11 & 12, open to PY Dinghies both Asymmetric and Non-Asymmetric, and Junior Classes.

The club is especially excited that the Melges 15 class have chosen Torbay to host their first ever UK National Championships. The event is being supported by the Melges 15 class, with charter boats available and a coaching day on Friday, July 10.

Enquiries from dinghy classes seeking a venue for their regional or seasonal sessions are always welcome. Competitors, along with their friends and families, are encouraged to meet up at the club on the evening of Friday for pre-regatta drinks,

The social programme continues after racing on the Saturday 11 with a BBQ and music at the club. https://rtyc.org/event/torbay-dinghy-regatta-2026/

The Torbay Royal Regatta will be taking place at the same venue from August 21 – 24. The event is open to IRC yachts with the IRC South West Championship an integral part of the event, plus Cruisers, Sportsboats and SB20’s, and three National Championships.

Interest is already high and with two courses the bay will be alive with colour, action, and activity.

The J/24 class have been regular supporters of the regatta in recent years and RTYC are delighted to welcome them back for their 2026 Nationals. The Impala class will also be heading to Torbay for their Nationals, and with the location midway between the Solent/Poole and Plymouth/Falmouth fleets, a strong entry is expected.

The RS 21 class are excited about bringing their National Championships to the English Riviera for the first time, and the club are looking forward to hosting this high profile event over four days. Charter boats are available now https://rs21ukclass.org/contact-us/

The growing local fleet of SB20’s can be assured of fast and competitive racing, and with the SB20 Worlds coming to Torbay in next year, high entries are expected as the UK fleet prepare for 2027. https://rtyc.org/event/torbay-royal-regatta-2026/

The club will be hosting post-racing social events in the club with the traditional and ever-popular Commodores Welcome party on the Friday evening, music on Saturday night, entertainment Sunday, with the bar and restaurant open throughout.

For further information on both events contact Bob Penfold events@rtyc.org