Wrest Point Sandy Bay Regatta

Wrest Point Sandy Bay Regatta The Wrest Point Sandy Bay Regatta is one of the longest running regattas in the world!

Come along and join in, there's fun activities for everyone. 24th January 2026 - Long beach Sandy Bay - 8AM to 4PM The Wrest Point Sandy Bay Regatta is one of the longest running regattas in the world, having commenced in 1849. Like many regattas, it came from working sea-farers testing their skills against their mates. So sports like sailing and rowing became the main draw-cards for the public. N

owadays the Wrest Point Sandy Bay Regatta is one of the major celebrations of Australia Day in Hobart, hosting the City of Hobart Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony in conjunction with the Hobart City Council. Today’s Wrest Point Sandy Bay Regatta is centred on a mix of events and activities on the water, beach and land and still honours the traditions of the community regattas of old.

The Sandy Bay Regatta was everything we hoped for — sunshine, a buzzing foreshore, packed river action and thousands of ...
07/02/2026

The Sandy Bay Regatta was everything we hoped for — sunshine, a buzzing foreshore, packed river action and thousands of people coming together to enjoy one of Hobart’s most loved traditions.

From dragon boats, sailing and the Tassal Ocean Swim on the Derwent, to live music, tug-o-war, competitions and plenty of smiles on shore, the day was a celebration of community in every sense.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, partners and sponsors — especially our naming rights partner Wrest Point — as well as the City of Hobart, clubs, performers and everyone who helped bring the Regatta to life. Most of all, thank you to everyone who came along and made the day so special.

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year 💙

Across the day we gave out a huge range of great prizes, especially to our Miss Regatta Girls and Best Dressed Aussies! ...
30/01/2026

Across the day we gave out a huge range of great prizes, especially to our Miss Regatta Girls and Best Dressed Aussies! 👧🏽👦🏼

A huge thank you and well done to everyone that entered this fantastic old school tradition of the Sandy Bay Regatta and congratulation to all the winners!

Under 4's
1st - Ella
2nd - Charlotte
3rd - Winnie

Under 7's
1st - Norah
2nd - Ava
3rd - Clara

Under 10's
1st - Sophie B
2nd - Neve
3rd - Sophie M

Under 15's
1st - Lavnya
2nd - Zoja
3rd - Lily

Best Dressed Aussie
1st - Emerson
2nd - Jack
3rd - Xavier
4th - Angus
5th - Travis
6th - Harry

The morning is off to a cracking start! ☀️Everyone welcome, even our four pawed friends 🐾
23/01/2026

The morning is off to a cracking start! ☀️Everyone welcome, even our four pawed friends 🐾

We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our naming rights partner, Wrest Point 💙Make sure you stop by the Wrest Poi...
23/01/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our naming rights partner, Wrest Point 💙
Make sure you stop by the Wrest Point tent at the Regatta tomorrow for some old-school fun and great prizes. Everyone has a chance to win, with throwback favourites like frisbees, fidget spinners and bouncy balls up for grabs - plus free sundae dessert buffet vouchers to sweeten the deal. 🍨
Come and say hello and enjoy the fun!

Wrest Point Sandy Bay Regatta | This Saturday | 24 January 🌊⛵

Wrest Point is proud to be naming sponsor of the Sandy Bay Regatta, a much‑loved Hobart tradition celebrating sailing, community and summer by the water at Long Beach.

See you on the water this weekend!

This Saturday we have a fantastic line up of food trucks! 🍔🍦☕  Enjoy a huge range of international food options includin...
21/01/2026

This Saturday we have a fantastic line up of food trucks! 🍔🍦☕
Enjoy a huge range of international food options including kebabs, Greek cuisine, Chicken Parmi's, loaded fries, ice cream, coffee and the always-popular SBRA BBQ.

🍻 The bar and wet area opens from midday on the lawns, perfect timing for the Australian Navy Rock Band to entertain you. 🎤

The Tow Bar Tas Aussie on Wheels Get Greek Tasmania Tassie kebabs

20/01/2026

Not long now until Regatta Day! ☀️⛵️
Thanks WIN News Tasmania for shining a light on Olive and our exciting Saturday line up with bubbles & boot throwing! 🫧🥾

There’s a moment at the Regatta when you realise you’re hungry - and then you follow your nose. 👃🏼From sizzling BBQs and...
15/01/2026

There’s a moment at the Regatta when you realise you’re hungry - and then you follow your nose. 👃🏼

From sizzling BBQs and international street food to coffee, ice cream and cold drinks, the Sandy Bay Regatta is as much about good food as it is about family fun. 🍨🌯🌭🍟

Bring a picnic blanket or snag a beanbag - pull up a spot, relax, and enjoy the entertainment! 🎶⛵🤡

One of the most loved traditions of the Sandy Bay Regatta is seeing kids dressed up, feeling proud and having their mome...
14/01/2026

One of the most loved traditions of the Sandy Bay Regatta is seeing kids dressed up, feeling proud and having their moment on stage. ✨

The Junior Miss Regatta Girl and Best Dressed Aussie competitions are all about confidence, fun and a little bit of excitement - with plenty of smiles and cheering along the way! 🕺🏼💃🏼

It’s a small moment that becomes a big memory plus there are a huge line up of great prizes to be won! 🎁

🌊 Ready to make a splash at the Sandy Bay Regatta?The Tassal Ocean Swim is one of the highlight water events of the day ...
12/01/2026

🌊 Ready to make a splash at the Sandy Bay Regatta?
The Tassal Ocean Swim is one of the highlight water events of the day - and everyone’s invited!

Whether you’re part of a nippers club team or an adult keen to test the waters, there’s a 500 m swim waiting for you at Long Beach.

Come down, register on the day at the information tent and join us for a swim you won’t forget! 🏊‍♂️

For the kids, the Regatta is pure magic. ✨Face painting, crazy bikes, scavenger hunts, games, rides and plenty of room t...
12/01/2026

For the kids, the Regatta is pure magic. ✨
Face painting, crazy bikes, scavenger hunts, games, rides and plenty of room to run.

It’s the kind of day where shoes get kicked off, faces are sticky from ice cream and no one wants to leave when it’s over.

And somehow, the grown-ups have just as much fun watching it all unfold. 😁

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Sandy Bay, TAS

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