Welcome to the Brixham Heritage Sailing Web Site

The Brixham Heritage Regatta has its roots in the Sailing Trawler races that have been held in Torbay since 1851. In 1914, King George V presented the perpetual challenge trophy known as the 'Kings Cup', to be raced for by Brixham registered sailing trawlers over 40 tons.. This was competed for annually from 1919 until 1939.

The race was revived in 1997 when several of the historic trawlers, 'Leader', 'Vigilance', 'Pilgrim' and 'Provident', returned home to the Brixham area. The modern event has racing in five classes, allowing traditional sailing vessels of all types, shapes and sizes to take part.

The event is now a highlight of the traditional sailing calendar, with traditional vessels of all shapes and sizes competing in a variety of classes.

The event is organised voluntarily by the sailors who run the Brixham based boats, and we aim to provide what sailors want - good sailing, good competition, good fun and good craic. All money raised is used to fund future events.

Whether you are an traditional boat owner, skipper, crew, enthusiast or spectator, we hope that you will find this site of interest, and be able to join us in Brixham.

New for the 2008 Regatta is the Dartmouth to Brixham Passage Race on Friday 23rd May.

A lunch time start is planned with the aim of arriving in Brixham in time for the welcome meal at the Yacht Club on that evening. It will be possible to register for the regatta in Dartmouth.

Registration for the Passage Race will be in Dartmouth on the committee boat ’Valhalla’. Berthing will be available on the South Embankment the night before.

Timings will be as follows:

12.00 Passage Race start - Class A - for traditional and classic sailing vessels 30 feet and over in length - Noss Marina Shield.

12.15 Passage Race start - Class B - for traditional and classic sailing vessels 29 feet  and under in length.- Noss Marina Shield.

Click here to view the event programme.