2026 Wrest Point Sandy Bay Regatta Program
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The Sandy Bay Regatta is one of the longest running regattas in the world. Now in its 178th year, like many regattas, it came from working seafarers testing their skills against their mates. So, sports like sailing and rowing became the main drawcards for the public.
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It will be a great day from 8am until 4pm.
We have our popular exhibition races and 'come and try' water activities for patrons to enjoy. Plus, there will be roving entertainers, face painters and music throughout the day.
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The City of Hobart Citizenship Ceremony will go ahead at 10.30am, and we look forward to celebrating the commitment of so many new Australians.​​​​​
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On The Water
9 – 10:30am Dragon Boats and Outrigger Rowing
10:30am - 1pm Outrigger Rowing Come and Try
10 – 12noon Sailability races
10 – 1pm Australian Sailing (Tas) Discover Sailing … (bring your bathers) RYCT & SBSC
10.30 – 1pm Nippers Beach activities
12 – 1pm Tassal Ocean Swim races
1.30 – 2:30pm International Cadet races

On Land
9 – 10.30 Manhattan - 4 piece Jazz band
10am – 2:30pm Variety the Children's Charity TasBash cars
10:30am City of Hobart Citizenship ceremony
12noon Miss Regatta Girl & Best Dressed Aussie
1:30 – 3:30pm Australian Navy Rock Band
1:00pm - 1.30pm Blundstone Boot Throwing
1:30pm Pie-eating competition
4pm Raffle draw

Fun Zone
9am – 2pm Facepainting (gold coin donations to Speak up Stay ChatTY)
9am – 12noon Crazy Bikes
9am – 3pm Scavenger Hunt
10am – 2pm Trendy Makeup Studio Henna Artist
11am-2:30pm Creative Cartooning open workshop
10am – 3pm Family friendly activities, games & rides (Tommy Choo Choo & Tea Cups)
The Tasmanian Devil's FC Mascot Rum'un will be there on the day for a meet & greet!

Other Information
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Great food throughout the day, bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Bar and wet area starting from midday on the lawns.
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This is a non-smoking event
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Parking available, with gold coin donation to Variety Tasmania
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​Visit the Sandy Bay Regatta information tent to register for Junior Miss Regatta Girls and Best Dressed Aussie.
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Buy your raffle tickets at the information tent! Raffle drawn at 4pm.
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BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
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Wrest Point
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City of Hobart
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Kelly Civil Contracting
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Tassal
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While best efforts are made to ensure this information is correct, it is subject to change.
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The final 2026 program will be released 10 days before the event.
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