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The Cardigan Bay Regatta is a three-day annual event, which organises sailing races for all classes, with swimming races and fun events for children and families. It is suitable for all the family with sandcastle building competitions on the first day.

New Quay is one of the oldest regattas in the UK, first being held in 1829; the 2024 regatta will be the 148th Cardigan Bay Regatta!

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Road Directions

By Car: New Quay is 24 miles south of Aberystwyth and is signposted from the A487 / Wales Coastal Way which runs the entire length of Cardigan Bay

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Accessible by Public Transport: Aberystwyth station is 22 miles away.

149th Cardigan Bay Regatta

Type:Regatta/Water Event

Cei Newydd | New Quay, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA46 0JP

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Event (14 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025)

Cei Newydd | New Quay, New QuayA visit to New Quay is all about sandy beaches that extend in an arc around the bay, the harbour where boat trips will take you dolphin spotting in Cardigan Bay, and the great Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas enjoyed a few pints in the local.

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