The dates are now confirmed for the RAYC’s 80th Keelboat Regatta at Sea View Yacht Club on the Isle of Wight. And thanks to the efforts of Lt Col James Boutle (CO 16 Regt RA), this year’s regatta will form part of the 2026 Inter-Regimental Victor Ludorum. At this stage, we expect each regiment to enter at least one crew, and possibly two. The nominated project officer is Lt Rob Arthur from 16 Regt.

Please note that the regatta is now a 3-day event with crews preferably travelling on Monday 6th July, for briefings and race starts from 09.30hrs on Tuesday 7th July. The regatta BBQ will take place on Wednesday 8th July. Prize giving will be at 14.00hrs on Thursday, 9th July.

More details will be circulated to units in the new year, but to provide a feel for what to expect, take a look at the video from our 2025 regatta.