Royal Hobart Regatta Association

08/04/2026

Congratulations to our wonderful sponsors for the grand opening of in Hobart tonight! 💃🏻🪩🎪

06/03/2026

TasWater will be closing McVilly Drive, including access to the Regatta Grounds carpark, foreshore, and boatramp. Further details and map are available on their post.

Upcoming McVilly Drive Closure – March 2026
As part of the next stage of the Selfs Point Sewer Transformation, we’ll be installing the next section of sewer pipeline along McVilly Drive.
To complete this work safely, McVilly Drive will be fully closed to all traffic. (Map in comments)

When:
Monday 16 March 2026, 7:00 am – Tuesday 31 March 2026, 5:00 pm
(Dates subject to weather and ground conditions.)

What this means:
• No vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist access to the Regatta Grounds or foreshore from the Tasman Highway or Davies Avenue
• No public parking at the Regatta Grounds or foreshore during the closure

Plan your journey:
If travelling to the Tennis Centre, Aquatic Centre or Domain area:
Exit at Liverpool Street → ABC roundabout → Aberdeen Street (Map in comments)
Please allow extra travel time and follow all signage and traffic directions.

We know this is a well-used area and appreciate your patience while we deliver this important infrastructure for Hobart’s future.

For more information:
🔗 https://taswater.co/SelfsPointMarch2026
☎️ 13 6992
📩 [email protected]

18/02/2026

As we reflect on the 188th Royal Hobart Regatta, we want to extend our sincere thanks to the South East Netball Association .

Across the entire weekend, this incredible team coordinated parking at the Regatta Grounds, welcoming visitors with smiles, managing traffic flow, answering questions, and keeping things moving smoothly.

To the players, families and supporters who gave their time, thank you. Your contribution makes this event possible year after year.

Community sport supporting community celebration — that’s what the Regatta is all about. 🌊☀️

18/02/2026

As we continue to reflect on this year’s Regatta, we want to sincerely thank Juicy Isle for supporting the people who make it all happen — our volunteers.

Across three very full days (and plenty of setup before and pack-down after), our volunteers are on their feet, in the sun, solving problems, directing traffic, coordinating events and keeping everything moving. Staying fuelled and hydrated matters.

Juicy Isle’s generous support in providing refreshments ensured our team could keep going, with energy, focus and good spirits.

Thank you for looking after our volunteers, and by extension, helping us deliver another successful Royal Hobart Regatta.

18/02/2026

As we continue reflecting on this year’s Regatta, we extend our sincere thanks to GK Productions - Live Performance Services for the expertise and professionalism they bring to our event year after year.

From live audio and staging to lighting and technical production, GK Productions are the team behind the scenes ensuring that every announcement is heard clearly, every performer is seen in their best light, and every presentation moment lands exactly as it should.

Thank you for helping us deliver a polished, professional and vibrant Regatta experience for Hobart.

18/02/2026

As we continue taking time to reflect on this year’s Regatta, we extend our sincere appreciation to the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania for their ongoing support and partnership.

The Lipton Cup is one of the Regatta’s most historic and prestigious sailing events, and its success relies heavily on the professionalism, experience and logistical expertise of the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.

We are also grateful to the Club for kindly facilitating the start of the Bruny Island Race directly in front of the Regatta grounds.

Thank you for your partnership and for helping keep the Regatta’s sailing legacy strong.

17/02/2026

As we continue reflecting on this year’s Regatta, we extend our sincere thanks to Tassal - Our Community for their valued support of our Windsurfing event.

The Regatta has always belonged to the river, and windsurfing is one of the most visually striking reminders of that connection. Skill, balance, wind and tide all combine to create a spectacle that draws eyes to the water and celebrates Hobart’s unique maritime setting.

Through their sponsorship, Tassal helped ensure this event remained a strong and vibrant part of the weekend’s program.

Thank you, Tassal, for helping keep the wind in our sails.

17/02/2026

As we continue reflecting on the 188th Royal Hobart Regatta, we extend our sincere thanks to JetSki Tas for their outstanding support both behind the scenes and in the spotlight.

On-water events require careful planning and strong safety measures. JetSki Tas provide experienced operators and craft that play an important role in keeping competitors safe across our river events. Then, on Monday, they shifted gears.

The JetSkis at Come & Try Day were without doubt one of the most popular attractions of the weekend. From wide-eyed first-timers to returning thrill-seekers, the opportunity to hop on and experience the river in a whole new way created unforgettable moments for so many families.

Thank you for helping us protect our participants and create excitement on the water.

17/02/2026

As we continue reflecting on the 188th Royal Hobart Regatta, we acknowledge and sincerely thank TasPorts for their valued support.

The Derwent is the heart of the Regatta. It is our racecourse, our stage, our backdrop and our heritage. TasPorts’ financial contribution helps make one of the weekend’s most anticipated moments possible, the Sunday night fireworks whilst their broader logistical support assists in ensuring the event can be delivered safely and effectively on and around the water.

17/02/2026

As we continue reflecting on the 188th Royal Hobart Regatta, we extend our sincere thanks to .

On Monday’s Come & Try Day, thousands of smiles were made just a little bigger thanks to the free ice cream enjoyed across the grounds.

Valhalla’s support goes far beyond the ice cream. Their sponsorship made possible the Valhalla Two Bridges Kayak Race, and underpinned the delivery of the entire Come & Try Day program.

To the team at Valhalla, thank you for helping us create moments of joy.

17/02/2026

As we continue reflecting on the 188th Royal Hobart Regatta, we extend our sincere thanks to Motorola Solutions for keeping our event connected.

Radios provided by Motorola Solutions allow our teams to communicate quickly, respond efficiently and coordinate safely.

Thank you to Motorola Solutions for helping our volunteers stay connected and for supporting the safe and successful delivery of this year’s Regatta.