The Annual General Meeting of Durham Regatta will take place at Durham Amateur Rowing Club at 7.00pm on Wednesday, November 13th 2024. The Agenda includes approval of the minutes of the 2023 AGM, review of accounts, annual report of the Executive Committee and appointment of officers for 2025. Minutes from the last Members meeting on June 19th 2024 are also … Read More
Matt Baker:Travels with Mum & Dad visits Durham Regatta
Series 3 of Matt Baker:Travels with Mum & Dad starts on More 4 on September 2nd, 2024. The TV travel series follows Matt Baker and his parents Janice and Mike as they travel around the North East in a caravan, seeing the unique sights of the region and learning more about its history. In the third series they are joined … Read More
Durham University rowers strike gold at World Championships
Past and present rowers, coaches and coxes from Durham University Boat Club (DUBC) achieved gold medal successes representing Great Britain at the 2024 Under 23 World Championships in St Catharine’s, Canada between August 18th and 25th, helping Great Britain to finish top of the medal table for their age group with 5 gold and one bronze medals. In a fantastic … Read More
Medals for GB rowers at Paris Olympics
The Team GB Rowing squad achieved remarkable success at the Paris Olympic Games Regatta between July 27th and August 3rd returning with 8 medals from the 10 events entered, including 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze. Among those providing inspiration to the next generation were rowers from the Northern region, with gold medals for ex-Newcastle University Boat Club athletes … Read More
Prizegiving photographs now available
Congratulations to all the prize winners at Durham Regatta 2024 and thank you to prize presenters: Mrs Sue Snowdon, HM Lord-Lieutentant of County Durham; The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Durham Councillor Liz Brown; Mr Matt Edge, Cambridge Blue and Durham Amateur Rowing Club Alumnus. Thank you also to the Durham Rifles who provided a guard of honour at the … Read More
A successful 191st Durham Regatta
The 191st Durham Regatta on Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th was hailed a great success despite competitors having to contend with a fierce headwind throughout both days. Huge interest saw entries suspended early with those for Saturday racing fully subscribed within an hour of opening on May 19th. Competitors from clubs as far afield as Ardingly in Sussex … Read More
Guest presenters for prizegiving at new venue
The Durham Regatta prizegiving moves to a new venue this year when it takes place in the grand marquee at Durham Amateur Rowing Club. The guest presenters for the 2024 prizegiving will be the Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sue Snowdon, the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Durham, Councillor Liz Brown and Cambridge University oarsman Mr. Matt Edge. Liz Brown … Read More
Volunteer briefing at 7pm on Thursday, June 6th
Durham Regatta is extremely grateful for the contribution of the many volunteers without whose support the Regatta would not happen. Arrangements for volunteers have been modified this year with the provision of a Volunteer Hub located at Durham Amateur Rowing Club (DARC) and the division of the Regatta site into zones each under the supervision of a zone captain. A … Read More
Draw now available for the 2024 Regatta
Thank you to everyone who has submitted entries for the 2024 Durham Regatta. Entries became fully subscribed very quickly after opening on May 19th and therefore had to be suspended. The draw has now been produced and includes 318 entries for Saturday and 246 for Sunday. The race timetable and competitor information can be found on the Competitors page.
Free entertainment in the Regatta Enclosure
Free entertainment for all the family is provided in the Regatta Enclosure throughout both days of the Regatta, Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th Among the entertainment you can enjoy will be – NBK Leisure will be bringing a Human Demolition Zone, Total Wipeout, Crazy Golf, a selection of giant garden games and soft play/ball pool The huge bubble … Read More