Whitby Regatta 2008

 

Regatta Events

For the full listings and timetable information of all the events taking place for the Regatta please consult the Whitby Regatta Programme, which is available from various local outlets which are listed in the Programmes section of this web site.

 

 


 

The Red Arrows

Acrobatic Aerial Display Team

 

Best viewing from the West Cliff


 

 

 

Spectacular Fireworks Display
Monday 4th August

Barrage after barrage of rockets, star bursts, special effect shells, whistling mullet coloured rockets and numerous other different  fireworks, are the theme of this years' firework finale

 


 

 

Whitby Regatta
4K Fun Run
Sunday 3th August

10am

From Crescent Gardens and is run predominantly on the sea wall
 

 


 

 

 

Army Displays
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3th, Monday 4th, August

Test your nerves on the Army's Aerial Ropey the Death slide. Are you a good shot? The Army's Rifle Range is here.

 


 

 

 

Jez Avery
Number 1 Mountain Bike Stunt Show

 

selection of wheelies & stunts performed with full audience participation.
Stunts include a range of ramp jumps with a spectacular finale with a ramp jump over a car lengthways on!

Jez will also be appearing in the Grand Parade on Monday

 


 

 

Rowing Races
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3th, Monday 4th August

Local rowing teams compete for first place in various categories. 

 


 

 

The Grand Parade
Monday 4th, August

A parade of many decorated thumbed floats will make it's way through the heart of the Regatta celebrations.

 


 

 

VvVVintage, Post war, Classic & Sports Car Rally
Sunday 3th August

Many elegant cars will compete in various classes for prestigious trophies.

Download Application Form in Word Format


 

 

Motor Cycle Gymkhana
Sunday 3th August

Skill and fun on two wheels taking place on Whitby's beach.

 


 

 

 

Fun for Children of All Ages
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3th, Monday 4th August

We have a wide selection of entertainment for children including:
An inflatable Maze/Pirate Ship/Giant Fun Slide,
a Punch and Judy Show,and Jo Jo the Clown


 

Raf Displays
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3th, Monday 4th August

Visit the R.A.F's static displays that include a aircraft cockpit,
Computerized Flight Simulation,
Military Vehicles, and Regiment Displays.

 


Navy Displays
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3th, Monday 4th August

Visit the Navys Submarine trailer and display.

 


Spitfire Displays

 

A superb and entertaining display provided

by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight


 

 

Tiger Moth Display

 

By popular demand PETER JACKSON will be displaying his beautiful yellow tiger moth from his local airstrip

 

 

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