Watersports Events in Yorkshire

Canoe marathon race on the River Ouse through the historic city of York. Open to all paddlers — a great way to explore York from the water.

The Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships at Ponds Forge bring together Britain’s most promising young swimmers in a high-level competition. A chance to see the future stars of British swimming in action.

Young open water swimmers compete for national age group titles at Rother Valley Country Park in July — the UK’s premier junior open water championship.

The UK’s premier age-group open water swimming championships, held at Rother Valley Country Park. Young swimmers compete for national titles in a stunning outdoor setting.

The UK’s premier open water masters swimming championship returns to Rother Valley Country Park in July — a must-enter for competitive masters swimmers.

Swim England National Masters Open Water Championships at Rother Valley, Sheffield. Masters swimmers (25+) race in open water.

Top swimmers converge on Ponds Forge for the National Summer Meet (50m) from 27 July — competitive long-course racing at one of the UK’s premier aquatic venues.

One of England’s oldest seaside regattas with yacht and rowing races, parades, airshows and fireworks over three days in Whitby Harbour.

The Bradford Autumn Regatta offers exciting side-by-side racing as crews compete on the water in Bradford. A popular end-of-season event drawing clubs from across Yorkshire and beyond.

County teams from across England compete at the iconic Ponds Forge in Sheffield for national honours in this prestigious pool swimming championship.

The Swim England Masters National Championships at Ponds Forge is the pinnacle event for masters swimmers, featuring fierce competition across all age groups.

Autumn head race on the River Don at Doncaster. A November time trial for Yorkshire and North East crews.

Swim England’s flagship short-course championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. The nation’s top swimmers compete over 25m in December.