Manteo One Design Regatta

Event Information & Registration

When: Jul 29th

Where: Roanoke Island Maritime Museum

This annual regatta pays tribute to the deeply rooted sailing history in the Town of Manteo.  Held the last Saturday in July, this regional regatta is open to Optimist, 420, Sunfish, and Topaz sailboats .  There is both a youth and an adult division because playing on the water is fun for all ages! 

For landlubbers, watch the race from one of the park benches in Washington Creef Park or sit on one of the docks on the bay.  There is no such thing as a bad view in downtown Manteo!

For additional information, please contact Waterfront Operations at the number provided on the right-hand side of this page.  Save the date for the 19th Annual Regatta on July 29, 2023!

NOTE: this information taken from ManteoNC.gov. Click Here to learn more

Schedule For Manteo Regatta:

Wed Jul-26 9am-2pm: Final Practice and boat loading

Sat 7am: Leaving Sailing center with boats / trailers heading to manteo

Sat 8am: Arrive, unpack boats; rigged and ready by 9am for practice

Sat 9am-10am: Practice / Chalk Talk / Eat Brunch

Sat 10am: Finalize Registrations and Check In

Sat 11:00am: Skippers Meeting

Sat 12:00pm: First Whistle

Sat 3:30pm: Awards ceremony

Sat 4pm: Packing up boats / leaving for home