Established in 1885 the regatta celebration of all things maritime with a series of events organised for everyone to enjoy and have fun with many stalls.
 
The Regatta is spread over various weeks due to tide times and availability of crews’ with some of the usually later events taking place before the traditional Regatta Day (11 August 2019).
 
The Regatta includes Gaffers & Luggers Sailing Races, Model Yachts Racing, with Dragon Boat Style Racing, World Championship Crabbing Contest, Salmon Boat Races, Gig Sprints, Gig Club Racing, Beach Tug of War, Gig River Races, with competitive W.E.A.R.A. Rowing with over 10 Clubs with over 30 various Races and loads of other events and activities in both Appledore & Instow Villages.
The Regatta activities, traditions and events are organised throughout the Regatta week in the Villages of both Appledore & Instow including:  Art Show, Crabbing Competition, Fishing Competition, Sailing Boat Race, Greasy Pole Walking, Model Yacht Racing, Outboard Motor Race, Pilot Gig Sprint Race, Rowing, Sculling over the stern and the Boat Tug of War, Miller & Sweep Flour Battle with a variety of other activities.
Boats: Appledore Quay is a ‘Free Port’ with free Quay side moorings. The Slipway in the Main Car Park near the Seagate Hotel does attract slipway fees. However the slipway at the other end of the Quay is free. 
Car parking in Appledore: EX39 1RL