Calendar of Events


The provisional calendar of events for the Festival is as follows.  Please note that this calendar is still subject to change. All times are BST.

Friday 5th July

19:30: Regatta briefing for regatta entrants at Conwy Yacht Club, 43 Station Road, Deganwy, LL31 9DF.

Saturday 6th July

10:00 – 16:00: Quay Day in Conwy Harbour – nautical themed games, activities and entertainment on the Quay, with Rowing events, Jetski rides and paddlers on the water.

09:00 – 14:00: Regatta racing for Cruiser / Racers, Nobbys, Gaffers and Classics in Conwy Bay.

09:00 – 14:00: Regatta racing for Conway One Designs and Day boats in the River.

14:00 – 14:30: Parade of Sail up the Conwy River to the Harbour and back down.

19:30: Party night at the Comrades Club, 8 Church St, Conwy LL32 8AF.

Sunday 7th July

10:00 – 15:00: Regatta racing for Cruiser / Racers, Nobbys, Gaffers and Classics in Conwy Bay.

10:00 – 15:00: Regatta racing for Conway One Designs and Day boats in the River.

19:30: Informal evening gathering at the Mulberry, Conwy Marina.

Monday 8th July

10:30 – 15:30: Regatta racing for Cruiser / Racers, Nobbys, Gaffers and Classics in Conwy Bay.

10:30 – 15:30: Regatta racing for Conway One Designs and Day boats in the River.

Tuesday 9th July

19:30: LA-LA Rally Briefing for LA-LA entrants at Conwy Yacht Club, 43 Station Road, Deganwy, LL31 9DF.

Wednesday 10th July

11:00: LA-LA departure from Conwy, with an overnight stop in Menai Bridge.

Thursday 11th July

13:15: LA-LA departure from Menai Bridge, through the Swellies and on to Caernarfon.

19:30: Welcome reception and buffet at the Royal Welsh Yacht Club, Caernarfon.

Friday 12th July

12:30 – 17:00: LA-LA Rally beach barbecue at Abermenmai.

Saturday 13th July

13:00: LA-LA Rally departs Caernarfon to return to Conwy via the Swellies.

19:30: Prizegiving for all River Festival events at the Comrades Club, 8 Church St, Conwy LL32 8AF.