Pal TV to broadcast the 191st Durham Regatta

Colin LawsonNews

Durham’s award winning student-led broadcaster Pal TV will again provide the official livestream of the 2024 Durham Regatta, bringing live commentary, exclusive interviews and more, direct from the Racecourse on both days of the Regatta on June 8th and 9th. This year’s broadcast will be supported by Pal TV’s title sponsor, The Water House, Durham’s premier pub and sports bar, … Read More

Regatta seeks sponsorship as dredging delayed

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A sufficient depth of water to accommodate racing and return lanes is a necessity for running a safe and successful regatta in Durham. To this end the Regatta has been striving for several years to arrange dredging to alleviate the ongoing accumulation of silt in the river. It had been hoped to carry out dredging in the week prior to … Read More

Volunteer opportunties at Durham Regatta in 2024

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Durham Regatta sees over 2000 competitors compete over 2 days in front of over 10,000 spectators, bringing a spectacular weekend of racing and bank-side entertainment to Durham City. The Regatta is looking to recruit volunteers to help make the 191st Durham Regatta the best yet! We want to hear from those over 18 who have a friendly personality and a … Read More

Eric Halladay remembered

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Eric Halladay boat naming January 2024

On January 31st members of Grey College Boat Club gathered for a short ceremony to name their new Empacher eight after Durham rowing legend Eric Halladay. The boat was named by the current College Principal, Sonia Virdee who was honouring one of her predecessors, alongside captain of the Boat Club Archie Baker. Born in 1930 and educated at Durham School, … Read More

Trader applications open for 2024

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Durham Regatta welcomes participation by traders. Having a stall in the Regatta enclosure provides a unique opportunity to reach up to 10,000 spectators and 2,000 competitors. Trader applications are now open for the 2024 Regatta which takes place on June 8th and 9th. Details of how to apply are available along with application forms at https://durham-regatta.org.uk/be-involved/traders/ Applications are due with … Read More

Castle and South win at Novice Cup

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After a succession of storms the river level dropped sufficiently for both days of the 2023 Durham College Rowing Novice Cup to go ahead on November 25th and 26th. The event for coxed fours representing the 16 College Boat Clubs is for rowers who are new to the sport this year and have learnt to row at their college during … Read More

Annual General Meeting, November 15th 2023

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The Annual General Meeting of Durham Regatta will take place at Durham Amateur Rowing Club at 7.00pm on Wednesday 15th November 2023. The bar at DARC will be open! The Agenda includes approval of the minutes of the 2022 AGM, review of accounts, annual report of the Executive Committee on 2023 including appendix outlining proposals for 2024, and election of … Read More

Sunshine attracts crowds to 2023 Regatta

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The 190th Durham Regatta took place on June 10th and 11th 2023 in glorious weather that saw spectators gathering in large numbers on the riverbanks to enjoy the racing and entertainment in the Regatta Enclosure, including the return of the popular Dunholm Vikings re-enactment group who were joined this year by fellow Vikings from North of the Tyne and Yorkshire. … Read More

Members Meeting on June 21st 2023

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Annual General Meeting

The Members wash-up meeting following the 2023 Regatta will take place at 6.45 for a 7pm start  in the main hall at Durham Amateur Rowing Club on Wednesday, June 21st. Minutes from the previous Members meeting of April 26th are available here.

Event winners, sponsors and trophies

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Results are now available in race order for Saturday and Sunday,  along with lists of event winners for Saturday and Sunday including  details of the Trophy won, name of race Sponsor and race number. Sponsoring a race is an excellent way of supporting the Regatta and new sponsors are always welcome.