 The patron now is Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and last visited the Royal Regatta on its 175th anniversary celebrations in 2019.The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta will celebrate its 176th event over the week of 22–29 August 2020, with the detailed Regatta running 26-29 Aug 19 after an Opening Ceremony on Wed 26 Aug 20.The Regatta has been shortlisted for a Visit Devon tourism award in 2019, in the category Best Tourism Event/Festival of the year 2019.