Join us at this year's Whitby Regatta for a fun and friendly sea swim race along the Sandsend to Whitby coastline.

Whitby Regatta Swim 2026

* PLEASE NOTE* - Due to the tide times this Whitby Regatta the event will start at 7.30am. It also falls on a neap tide which means that there will be less movement of the water and we would expect the swim to take slightly longer than usual. This is because there will be less 'push' in the direction you are swimming. Please take this into consideration when choosing which distance to book.

This event is a fun, friendly swim race for those with open water swim experience.

There are 40 places available in each race, and we welcome both competitive swimmers and those looking for a personal challenge.

All swimmers will recieve a goody bag and refreshments at the finish line.

Distances:

Sandsend to Whitby swim (Approx 2miles) Average time to complete 1-2 hours. This is a challenging sea swim for experienced open water swimmers.

Beach Hut Swim (approx 1000m) Average time to complete 40mins-1hour. An entry-level swim along the shore past whitby's iconic beach huts.

Requirements.:

All swimmers must:

Be aged 18+

Have open water swim experience, preferably sea swimming.

Wear the swim cap and wristband provided by us on the day.

Wear suitable swimwear, wetsuits are permitted. (Fins or other swim aids that increase propulsion are not permitted).

Bring and use a tow float.

Bring an on-shore swim buddy.

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Swim Buddies

There is nowhere to leave your belongings at the start of the race. Your shore-based swim buddy will meet you at the finish line with your clothing and belongings.

For the Sandsend to Whitby swim this is a 2 mile walk along the beach or drive.

More than one swimmer may share the same swim buddy.

You will be required to share the name and contact number of your swim buddy in order to compete.

Refund Policy

If we have to cancel the event due to bad weather or dangerous sea conditions we will defer your place to August 2027, if you cannot make next year's event you are entitled to a refund (minus 50% admin fees.)

We will endeavour to give as much notice as possible but please note things could change right up to the day of the event, and even during the race. If conditions become dangerous we reserve the right to cancel the race at any point for the safety of our swimmers and safety crews.

You may cancel your booking up to 30 days before the event, Eventbrite fees will be deducted from your refund. After this point tickets are non-refundable.

Entries are strictly non-exchangable for safety reasons.

Entry Information:

Information is available via www.whitbyregattaswim.co.uk

Merchandise

If you would like to further support our event which is non-profit and run by volunteers why not add some Whitby Wild Swimmers merchandise to your order? Visit our website to see our T.shirts, Hoodies and Beanies. All money raised helps us improve the event and cover costs such as safety equipment and insurance. Thank you so much for your support. https://www.whitbyregattaswim.co.uk/category/all-products

Description supplied by the event organiser.