Fowey Royal Regatta

The Fowey Royal Regatta is one of the most important events in the sailing and social calendar of not just Cornwall, but also across the whole UK. Organised and operated by dedicated volunteers from the Royal Fowey Yacht Club every year, it is usually held in the third full week of August and brings a huge number of visitors to this normally quiet Cornish harbour town. The regatta features over 200 craft competing in a number of races; some that run up the coast to Falmouth, others navigate around the buoys and a longer one on the final `Sponsors Friday` for which the victor will be awarded the `Tribute` trophy and Lloyds Bank cup.
The regatta is part of a much wider schedule of events which are collected together as the Fowey Carnival, a very popular event with something on offer for all the family. This includes a demonstration by the Red Arrows aerial stunt group, a procession through town and a crab-catching competition for the children. The Red Arrows first performed over Fowey in 1977 and on the 25th anniversary of their debut they put on a special show of daring and action, including a totally instrument-free show, for the captivated spectators down below.
The Regatta has been running, in its present form, since 1898 and has a rich and fascinating history. The Royal Fowey Yacht Club was granted its royal status in 1905 and had Arthur Quiller-Couch, better known by his author`s pen name of Q, as its Commodore for 33 years between 1911 and 1944. He was succeeded by Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Browning, a Second World War hero often regarded as the `father` of the British airborne forces, who served until 1962 when, upon his retirement, he was made the Club`s first Admiral. Aside from the Club`s illustrious leadership, the Regatta has also been attended by some very special guests, including Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth II, which is proof in itself of the magnificence of the occasion.
Altogether, the Fowey Royal Regatta and the Carnival that goes alongside it are both excellent events that draw a massive crowd of sailing folk and `landlubbers` alike, with plenty of entertainment for all the family, from races on the water to fireworks displays in the sky above. Understandably, finding accommodation to stay is very important and, with so many people converging on this little town all at once, it can be a little tricky. Understandably,top secret hotels revealed can provide a great way to avoid any hassle or stress and make sure you have somewhere to stay to enjoy all the festivities of the Regatta.