Whitby Regatta Swim 2026

Welcome to the Whitby Regatta Swim 2026!

*** PLEASE NOTE - Due to the tide times over Whitby Regatta this year's event will start at 7.30am. It also falls on a neap tide which means that there will be less movement in 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 45mins-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.
• Sign our online disclaimer https://www.whitbyregattaswim.co.uk/disclaimer.

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.

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

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