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Whitby Hosts Biggest Regatta In Years

Whitby Regatta 2022 is set to be the biggest post-Covid version of the historic occasion.

The world-famous Red Arrows are set for Saturday with rowing races, swimming and events all over town before the fireworks bring things to an end on Monday night.

One of the organisers, Jon Stokoe, is looking forward to all that and more:

It's also the return of the Whitby Regatta Swim on Saturday after a 34-year absence:

Jon has a few personal favourites after growing up in the town:

He feels there's a lot of excitement in the town and from visitors looking forward to the event:

You can hear updates on The Red Arrows and lots of other events on Saturday with Paddy at Lunchtime from 12 noon.

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