Sponsorship options

Sponsorship is available to suit your needs and budget. Further information on sponsoring the 2026 Durham Regatta is available to download.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Regatta Advertisement Sizes

If you would like to become a sponsor or have any questions, please contact the Sponsorship Secretary, Debbie Mortimer:

sponsorship@durham-regatta.org.uk
07989249782

Sponsors are key to the Regatta’s continuing success every year. There are many different ways you can support us – from sponsoring races to putting on entertainment.

Benefits for sponsors

Sponsoring Durham Regatta is a great opportunity for your business.

  • Benefit from the positive association with one of Team GB’s most successful Olympic sports.
  • Reach up to 10,000 spectators and 2,000 competitors during the event through programmes, banners and announcements.
  • Appear in media coverage of the North East’s premier rowing event, in outlets like BBC North East & Tees, the Northern Echo, and our website.
  • Enjoy a dedicated space in the Regatta enclosure for corporate hospitality or promotion.
  • Create and strengthen ties to Durham City, which Bill Bryson has described as the “perfect little city.”

Durham Regatta would like to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors for their support for the 2024 regatta.

Key Sponsors

Honorary Life Vice Presidents

Honorary Life Vice Presidency is awarded at the discretion of the Regatta to individuals who have provided exceptional service to the Regatta.

Mr. P. Bramwell Dr. N. van Zwanenberg
Mr. R.H. Langdon Mr. T. Winn
Mr. D. Stewart

Vice Presidents

Christopher Bramwell Mr. W.P. & Dr. L.M. Smiles
Mr. G.R. & Mrs. A.E. Clack Mr & Mrs J.F. Stevenson
Miss J.A. Clough Mrs. Dorothy Stewart
Mr. C.F. & Mrs. M. Curtis Mr. Paul Ewan Tute
R.H. Hopps Mrs. Susan Marie Tute
Barry Hudson MBE Professor D. Ward-Thompson
 Ian Shepherd Mr. D. White

Race Sponsors and Advertisers

Belmont Dental Practice Steven & Victoria Mulvaney
The Boomerang Academy Ltd. The Neesham Trust
Boomerang Consultancy Ltd. New College Durham
Boomerang Healthcare Ltd. Northern Rowing Services
Caddick Davies Solicitors Mrs. Lynn Pain
Dr. Michael Cannon RMT Ribchesters
The City of Durham Parish Council Robinsons Chartered Surveyors
Mr G.R. & Mrs A.E. Clack St Cuthbert’s Society
Mr. David Clasper & Mrs. Maureen Howatt St. Leonard’s Catholic School
Alexis Cleveland St. Leonard’s School Boat Club
Mr. C.F. & Mrs. M. Curtis Simon Berry Optometrist
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd
Durham College Rowing Mrs. K. J. Swaddle
Durham Markets Company Swinburne Maddison
Durham School Boat Club Three Counties Ltd
Durham University Mrs. A. Turner & Family
Event Durham Ben & Deborah van Zwanenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Friedlander Stella & Nigel van Zwanenberg
The John Gosden Memorial Fund Professor D. Ward-Thompson
Rita Hole Mr. D. White
The Betty Humphries Memorial Fund Wonderful Whippy Ltd
The Frank Humphries Memorial Fund J.W. Wood Ltd
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Durham Yarm School
Elizabeth Metcalfe