UK Watersports Events Calendar
Watersports Events in Midlands
Open-water swims, paddles, regattas and races across Midlands — filter by sport, check the dates, and pack a dry bag.
12 events upcoming
June 2026
July 2026
Burton Regatta
Burton
Join the summer racing action at Burton Regatta in July, a well-established event on the Midlands rowing circuit offering great competition for all levels.
Bewdley Regatta
Bewdley
Bewdley Regatta on 25 July is a friendly Severn-side rowing event, perfect for a summer day of racing in this picturesque Worcestershire town.
August 2026
Stourport Regatta
Stourport
Stourport Regatta brings summer racing to the River Severn in August, offering a fun and competitive day out for rowing clubs across the Midlands and beyond.
Swim to the Moon Festival
TBC (Midlands)
Open water swim festival with Full Moon (10K), Half Moon (5K) and shorter distances plus a Midland Masters category.
Warwick Regatta
Warwick
Warwick Regatta on 22 August brings competitive multi-lane racing to the Avon, rounding off the summer regatta season in style.
Gloucester Regatta
Gloucester
Two-day summer regatta on the Severn at Gloucester. One of the Midlands’ biggest regattas, attracting clubs from across the region.
September 2026
October 2026
Worcester Small Boats Head
Worcester
Autumn small boats head race on the River Severn at Worcester. A popular Midlands time trial for singles, doubles and small boats.
Evesham Autumn Head
Evesham
The Evesham Autumn Head offers a scenic head race on the River Avon as the rowing season transitions into autumn. A well-attended event popular with Midlands clubs and visiting crews.
Burway Small Boats Head
Ludlow
Navigate the scenic River Teme at Ludlow in the Burway Small Boats Head, an autumn head race ideal for single and double scullers looking for a friendly but competitive outing.
