IN PICTURES: 21 photos of Whitby Regatta from 2007 and 2009

By Duncan Atkins

Published 10th Aug 2023, 11:19 BST

Updated 10th Aug 2023, 15:15 BST

As excitement mounts for this year’s Whitby Regatta, we delve into the archives to take a look back at pictures from the regattas of 2007 and 2009.

And please email [email protected] with your pictures from this year’s event, which is on from August 12 to 14.

1. Whitby Regatta memories

Stunning aerial view of Whitby from a regatta helicopter ride. w093505m Photo: Ceri Oakes

Fairground rides down Whitby west pier light up the night sky at Whitby Regatta 2009. w093503qq Photo: YRN

The Red Arrows entertain at Whitby Regatta 2009. w093505q Photo: Ceri Oakes

Flowers for Miss Regatta 2009 Jess Nightingale. w093503a Photo: Alan Wastell