 The regatta has also had visits from the navies of Belgium, France and Argentina (ARA "Libertad"), among others.The guard ship is open to the public during the regatta, and the crew traditionally take part in a large number of regatta events.During the Regatta, the road along the river front is closed to allow the Regatta street market (known previously as the "Cheap Jacks") to set up in front of the Royal Avenue Gardens.