Seychelles Regatta

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Sports & AdventureBeau Vallon
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceFew Seychellois events blend sport, chance
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: SCR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Seychelles Regatta in Beau Vallon

Seychelles Regatta is an annual beach fiesta at Beau Vallon on Mahe, organised by Round Table Seychelles, combining sailing races on the bay with a grand charity lottery, a Miss Regatta pageant and days of live entertainment on the sand. Its 2023 edition, Regatta50, marked fifty editions and the event's return after a three-year pandemic pause.

Beau Vallon is Mahe's best-known public beach, a wide curve of sand on the island's northwest coast that has hosted informal boat races among Seychellois sailors for generations.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Seychellois events blend sport, chance and pageantry as literally as the Regatta: sailing races run in the bay in front of Beau Vallon's public beach while, back on shore, the same weekend crowns a Miss Regatta and draws a headline lottery prize, in 2023 a Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder SUV donated by GTL Motors and won by a resident of Belvedere

02

The mystery stays covered

Run by Round Table Seychelles, a volunteer service club, ticket and lottery proceeds support community projects, so attending doubles as informal fundraising

03

The city starts moving

Reaching a fiftieth edition in 2023, badged Regatta50, after a three-year Covid-era suspension gave the comeback event added significance, with organisers and longtime attendees framing it explicitly as a milestone return for one of Mahe's oldest recurring public gatherings

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event descends from Round Table Seychelles' long-running community fundraising fiestas

Water and renewal

Living ritual

pairing competitive sailing with a charity lottery whose proceeds fund local causes

The sacred route

Living ritual

and a Miss Regatta title that has become a recognised

The local code

Living ritual

if informal

Tradition 5

Living ritual

community honour on Mahe

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

For Seychelles Regatta, plan transport around the exact Beau Vallon venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual beachwear works for the daytime sailing and stalls, with a change into smarter evening wear if attending the Miss Regatta pageant and prize-giving. Sun protection matters most: a hat...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Seychelles Regatta, stay near the part of Beau Vallon you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

SCR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map4.62 S, 55.43 EOpen in Google Maps

Beau Vallon, Mahe, Seychelles

Nearest airportSEZ — Seychelles
TransportFor Seychelles Regatta, plan transport around the exact Beau Vallon venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Seychelles Regatta, stay near the part of Beau Vallon you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Beau Vallon via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Beau Vallon, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual beachwear works for the daytime sailing and stalls, with a change into smarter evening wear if attending the Miss Regatta pageant and prize-giving. Sun protection matters most: a hat and light cover-up over swimwear during the day.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Seychelles and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Seychelles Regatta?

Seychelles Regatta is listed for September. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Seychelles Regatta take place?

The festival is listed in Beau Vallon, Seychelles. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Beau Vallon, Mahe, Seychelles

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLinsideseychelles.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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