Contact Us - History
Take a walk through Regatta History
With over 80 years and 3 generations of experience in making high quality waterproofs, the Black family established the Regatta Brand in 1981 and has developed it into the UK’s largest supplier of outdoor and leisure clothing and a leading player in the European market.
Regatta caters for the whole family. Its ranges cover everything from high performance outdoor wear under the X-ert label to easy-to-wear everyday outdoor clothing in its Outdoor Classics and Heritage ranges. Regatta completes the outdoor offering with an excellent range of footwear, rucksacks and accessories.
Now employing over 400 staff at its Manchester headquarters, Regatta is owned and run by the Black family - Lionel Black (Chairman), son Keith (Managing Director), and daughter Joanne (Buying Director). Their vision has built a company, exporting to over 30 countries, with dedicated sales offices in France, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Poland and Spain.
And through innovation, dedication to quality and a focus on listening to outdoor users, Regatta continues to launch hundreds of new products every year.
