Dartmouth Music Festival

11 – 13 May

Live music of every taste and flavour takes place in just about every possible indoor venue in Dartmouth &endash; as well as in the squares, gardens and along the quayside. Visitors arrive from all over the world, but our berth-holders have a splendid base for enjoying the carnival atmosphere over that long weekend.

J80 World Championships

9 – 17 June

We are delighted that Dartmouth will be hosting the J80 World Championships in 2012 (the 2011 event was held in Copenhagen). This should be a spectacular week of racing with a large fleet comprising entries from many countries.

42nd Squib National Championships

7 – 13 July

Another coup for Dartmouth – in 2012 the Squib National Championships will take place here. The RDYC will host the event, again with a large fleet expected.

Shakespeare Week

7 – 11 August

For its tenth anniversary, the acclaimed Inn Theatre Company is putting on the same play that began it all – Twelfth Night. A totally new production, but using the same stunning open-air setting on the grassy banks and ruins beside Dartmouth Castle. Another superb performance by talented local actors can be expected.

168th Port of Dartmouth
Royal Regatta

30 Aug – 2 Sep

Darthaven Marina sponsors the sailing element of the Regatta. We make special arrangements that week to provide berthing for the large numbers of yachts visiting to compete. We can handle yachts up to 40ft in length, but regret that we cannot accommodate non-competing mother ships. The Joint Regatta Sailing Committee erects a marquee on Darthaven premises to provide food and drink during the Regatta.

Our permanent berth holders have an ideal base for participating or spectating – including a splendid vantage point for the popular Red Arrows flying display.

Kingswear Regatta

8 – 9 September

Rowing events, stalls, fun and food centred around Waterhead Creek, just to the North of Darthaven Marina.

Dartmouth Food Festival

26 – 28 October

Local produce can be sampled from the many stalls operating, with special festival menus being offered by several Dartmouth restaurants. Champagne bars, oyster bars, wine and beer tastings, cooking demonstrations by nationally recognised chefs all contribute to a party atmosphere throughout Dartmouth.