The RAYC’s 80th Keelboat Regatta will be held at Seaview Yacht Club on the Isle of Wight from 7–9 July 2026 and, this year, will form part of the 2026 Inter-Regimental Victor Ludorum competition.

Click on this link to book your boats and camping accommodation.

The regatta is open to all Regiments within the Royal Artillery, with teams competing for the coveted Victor and Victrix Ludorum titles. Entries from retired Royal Artillery crews are also warmly welcomed, although the principal focus of the event remains the inter-regimental competition and camaraderie between serving Gunner units.

Competitors should note that racing and daily briefings begin from 0830–0900 each day, so teams are encouraged to plan travel and accommodation accordingly. Camping accommodation has now been secured for the event, and breakfast and lunch options can be pre-booked in advance to help ensure smooth turnaround between races. Click here to see the full timings for each day of the regatta.

A regatta BBQ lunch and prize giving will also take place on 9 July from approximately 1230 onwards following the final racing. Full details covering timings, food, accommodation, ferry guidance and the daily programme can be found in the downloadable information pack below — and with entries filling steadily, crews are encouraged to book as soon as possible.

Click on the following link to download the full details of the regatta, and this link to book your boats and camping accommodation.