11 Aug INTERNATIONAL PAINT POOLE REGATTA RETURNS WITH IRC EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP IN MAY 2026
The International Paint Poole Regatta will take place over the late May bank holiday in 2026, continuing Poole’s tradition of hosting some of the UK’s most exciting yacht racing events.
A highlight of the regatta will be the prestigious IRC European Championship, running from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May. Other yacht classes will compete over three days from Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th May 2026, offering a packed schedule of competitive racing across multiple popular categories.
Since its inception, Poole Regatta has become a major biennial event attracting sailors from the UK, Europe, and beyond. The combination of thrilling competition and vibrant social gatherings has helped it grow into one of the fastest expanding yachting events nationally.