Staines Amateur Regatta nearly three feet high was won by London Rowing Club. The regatta takes place in the 4th weekend in July and attracts top crews from around the UK. The regatta currently takes place on the 500-metre downstream course from St Peter's Church until 'Silvery Sands'. The regatta is launch umpired. Whilst the regatta and boat club are two different organisations, Staines Boat Club members now act as volunteers in running the regatta. The regatta itself has run in several different guises, including a longer 1500m, and 1000m course - currently it is a "sprint" regatta at 500m. Staines Amateur Regatta
Dockville Regatta more concerned with socializing with their peers and consuming alcoholic beverages. The Dockville Regatta, which began in August 2013, is an offshoot of the Rockville Regatta which is put on by the Sea Island Yacht Club of Wadmalaw Island and takes place on the same weekend each year. The first annual Dockville Regatta occurred somewhat whimsically as a number of locals sought an alternative gathering to attend on the weekend of the Rockville Regatta. To this day, the Dockville Regatta is the premier event for boaters and party-goers who want to avoid the madness of Cherry Point Boat Landing and