The Cobmarsh Marathon and Dinghy Races take place before the main Regatta and in 2024 are on Saturday 10th August. The main Cobmarsh event is a pair-oared Rowing Race around Cobmarsh Island, followed by several more light-hearted rowing races.
In the evening, there is a Prize Giving in the Dabchicks Sailing Club, where the bar will be open and entertainment.

On Saturday 24th August 2024, the Sailing Races start Regatta Day events.
The first start is at 1100 hrs with about 100 boats taking part, split into 6 different classes.

Prizegiving is on the Town Hard lawn outside of the old Lifeboat station at 1930 hrs.

Watersports events get underway in the early afternoon, with a variety of Rowing Races, an Outboard Motor Balloon Race, a Swimming Race and the ever popular final event is ‘Walking The Greasy Pole’ which is rigged over the side of the Thames Barge Committee Boat.
Entries for the Watersports are free and pre-entry is not required – just be on the start line!

Entries for the Greasy Pole event must pre-register at the signing-on tent.

Prizegiving is on the Town Hard lawn outside of the old Lifeboat station at 1930 hrs.

Waterside Attractions include Displays, Stalls and Entertainment including Regatta T-Shirts & Polo Shirts on the car park.

A Grand Firework Display takes place at 9.00 pm. Thank you for your donations! The bucket collection helps to fund this display.