Wells Moat Boat Race

18/08/2026

Please Note:

Entries for this years Moat boat race has now Closed. We look forward to welcoming all competitors and spectators for a fun filled day of racing.

Whilst we can not predict the weather, it is highly recommend that all crews have Sun protection with them, and that they carry bottles of water on their boats.

A reminder to all particpants, our insurers require all competitors to wear buoyance aids, both adults and youth teams. Whilst not a recommendation, several teams have found that these from Decathlon as being most cost effective.

With its flat and rectangular shape, this life vest will fit in any trunk. It meets the requirements of standard ISO 12402.

10/08/2026

Everbody, a Quick Reminder, that Entries Close for this years moat Boat Race on Sunday 16th, so Please get your entries in as soon as possible if you wish to enter. We are light on Youth teams this year (Under 18's) so If you are interested in entering it is still not to Late.

13/06/2026

After a period of uncertainty the Races have been confirmed as taking place again this year which is great news for the local community and all of us who enjoy racing up and down the Moat each year!!

The entry form is live on the website which you can access via website, https://www.wellsmoatboatrace.com/entry.php Wells Moat Boat Race, entrants will be confirmed on payment.

Please Familiarise yourselves with the Rules, as there has been a few minor ammendments to ensure that we meet insurance requirements.

Annual charity boat race, held on the Bishop's Palace Moat in Wells, Somerset.

14/02/2026

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14/09/2025

Sunday 5th October 2025 – 19:00
The Under Croft, Bishops Palace, Wells

The annual Moat boat presentation night will be held on 5th October, from 7pm. This year the Bishops Palace, Wells will be hosting us in the Undercroft.

Teams that won Finals races will receive their trophies and all those teams that took part will receive limited edition participation medals (up to 8 per team) so please all come along and make this a night to remember.

If you won a trophy last year (2024) and have yet to return it (we are missing 3), please contact [email protected] as soon as possible to ensure we can issue these engraved trophies on the night.

Many thanks

24/08/2025

21/08/2025

Entries Have now Closed for this years Races, and we are pleased to announce that we have a great field of competitors with entries back up to Pre-Covid times.

For All competitors, It is highly recommend that you have appropriate Sun protection, Likewise it is important to keep hydrated and it is suggested that each crew member has some drinking water on with them on board the boat,

We are all Looking forward to a good days racing on Bank Holiday Moday. Full programme can be found on the website,

Annual charity boat race, held on the Bishop's Palace Moat in Wells, Somerset.

16/08/2025

Weather is looking good for this years races, for both competitors and spectators.

It is still not to late to Enter this years races, to enter visit

www.wellsmoatboatrace.com