Saltash hosts a raft race during annual celebrations. The town is a centre of activities for South East Cornwall and the clubs for watersport are based at the foot of the road and railway bridges, the Tamar Bridge (1961) and the Royal Albert Bridge (1859). The town holds a Regatta and Waterside Festival every year in June with gig racing run by the Caradon Pilot Gig Club and sailing events put on by the Saltash Sailing Club. Events include canoeing and swimming but no greasy pole!