Durham Regatta is a prestigious racing event in the beautiful historic city of Durham. Every year the Regatta draws great crowds and it boasts a number of coveted trophies. We can’t promise the stunning views of Durham or the crowds will make you row faster, but they might take your mind off the pain in your legs.
Competitive racing is offered across a wide range of categories, including adaptive rowing, provided there are sufficient entries. Competitors from the U.K. can enter through the British Rowing Online Entry system. Additional information for international competitors can be found here.
Entry information
The 2025 entries package may be downloaded now.
Entries prospectus (2025)
Entries will open on Sunday 11th May and remain open until at least Sunday 18th May. The official close of entries will be on Monday 2nd June. All entries received by Sunday 18th May will be considered. In the event of oversubscription, no priority will be given to crews entered earlier.
The draw will be published here on Wednesday 11th June.
Information for competitors
Important information for competitors will be published here alongside the draw. In the meantime information from previous years can be found below.
Previous years
Instructions for competitors (2024)
Local rules (2024)
Masters handicap tables (2024)
Senior event banding information (2024)
Saturday Full Draw (2024)
Sunday Full Draw (2024)
Saturday results (in race order) (2024)
Sunday results (in race order) (2024)
Saturday winners (2024)
Sunday winners (2024)
Instructions for competitors (2023)
Local rules (2023)
Masters handicap tables (2023)
Senior event banding information (2023)
Saturday Full Draw (2023)
Sunday Full Draw (2023)
Saturday results (in race order) (2023)
Sunday results (in race order) (2023)
Saturday winners (2023)
Sunday winners (2023)
Instructions for competitors (2022)
Local rules (2022)
Masters handicap tables (2022)
Senior event banding information (2022)
Saturday Full Draw (2022)
Sunday Full Draw (2022)
Saturday results (in race order) (2022)
Sunday results (in race order) (2022)
Instructions for competitors (2021)
Local rules (2021)
Masters handicap tables (2021)
Senior event banding information (2021)
Saturday Full Draw (2021)
Sunday Full Draw (2021)
Saturday results (in race order) (2021)
Sunday results (in race order) (2021)
Instructions for competitors (2019)
Local rules (2019)
Masters handicap tables (2019)
Senior event banding information (2019)
Saturday Full Draw (2019)
Sunday Full Draw (2019)
Saturday Full Draw (2018)
Saturday Full Results (2018)
Sunday Full Draw (2018)
Sunday Full Results (2018)
If you have any questions please contact the Entries Secretary, David Squirrell:
Preparing for the regatta
Where possible, we suggest that you arrive in Durham at least a day before the regatta. This allows time to familiarise yourself with the river and
to ensure that all equipment is properly set up for racing. The Regatta Committee will arrange to meet members of your club when you arrive in Durham and help you get orientated.
Your coaches, coxwains and crew will need to familiarise themselves with the River Wear and Regatta course. Outside of the racing the river is under normal rules of navigation. Visitors must adhere to these and seek boating permission from their host club.
Competitors are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, transport and boat use. There are a number of reasonably priced hotels in the Durham area. Durham Amateur Rowing Club is able to offer space for those wishing to camp.
Visiting crews can often borrow boats from other clubs competing at the Regatta. Wherever possible the Regatta Committee will assist visitors by putting them in touch with clubs which may have boats available. Please by aware that demand for boats is high over the regatta weekend. Most clubs will not commit to loaning boats until the racing timetable has been published. If possible, bring your own oars as this makes it easier if you are borrowing a boat.
