The entertainment line-up for the 2018 Durham Regatta which takes place on Saturday June 9th and Sunday June 10th has been finalised. The Regatta enclosure along the riverbank next to the Racecourse is open to the public between 8am and 8pm on both days. Tickets are £5 for adults, £2 for children and over-65s, and free for under-5s and those … Read More
Principal Sponsor announced
Durham Regatta President Doug Stewart was delighted to announce today that our new Principal Sponsor for the 185th Durham Regatta is to be Prestige Student Living, one of the UK’s leading student accommodation providers. About a third of the Regatta’s competitors come from the student community either in Durham or from elsewhere in the North of England. So, as Doug … Read More
Artist in Residence appointed
Durham Regatta has appointed its first Artist in Residence. Sue Abel takes up the position the month before the Regatta and will hold office initially for 12 months, during which time she will work on subjects of her own choice for public viewing that capture the spirit of the Regatta. This is an innovative post that provides an opportunity for … Read More
T-shirt design competition winner declared
Submissions for the annual competition to design the Durham Regatta T-shirt have been considered by the committee and the entry from Hild Bede Boat Club has been declared this year’s winner. Each year sees keen competition for the right to design the prestigious T-shirt, and this year was no exception. T-Shirts are to be produced by Workwear Express and will … Read More
College rowing in good heart
With the 185th Durham Regatta less than 6 weeks away plans are gathering pace and the schedule of racing will soon be released. As well as elite racing one of the most eagerly anticipated events is the competition between Durham University colleges in the Open and Women’s College fours, and the Maiden Fours races for students in their first year … Read More
Transatlantic rower to present prizes
Transatlantic oarswoman Helen Butters has kindly accepted an invitation to present trophies to the winners at the prizegiving ceremony for the 185th Durham Regatta, to be staged at Durham’s Gala Theatre at 8pm on Sunday June 10th. Helen is one of the team of four Yorkshire mums together known as Yorkshire Rows who in 2016 became the oldest all-female team … Read More
Success for commentator in global competition
Former Durham Regatta commentator Camilla Hadland has held off competition from around the world to be selected as guest commentator at this year’s World Rowing Cup. Applicants from Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Great Britain, the United States and Spain submitted audio files of their commentary on last year’s World Championships, and Camilla’s was chosen as the best. World Rowing’s Sport … Read More
The Whartons and the trophies
Durham Regatta dates from 1834, making it the second oldest event of its kind in the country, pre-dating the more illustrious Henley Royal Regatta by 5 years. Its founder members were Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Durham University and Durham School. The Regatta has an impressive collection of 57 trophies which are presented each year to winners at a prizegiving in … Read More
Finn Abberton Memorial Walk
On Sunday April 22nd Durham University Boat Club is holding a sponsored walk in memory of recent alumnus Finn Abberton, who passed away in December 2017. aged just 22. The walk covers 21 miles of the Weardale Way along the River Wear from Durham to Roker in aid of Mind – The Mental Health Charity. All donations for the cause … Read More
Volunteers make the regatta
Durham Regatta is a community event and as such is run entirely by volunteers, to whom we are most grateful. Since its inception in 1834 management has been carried out by an executive committee responsible for organising, running and ensuring the continuation of the Regatta. Although run as a limited company since 2011 the historic committee structure remains in place, … Read More