Schedule of racing published

Colin LawsonNews

The draw for racing at the 188th Durham Regatta on Saturday, June 12th  and Sunday, June 13th is now available on the Competitors page on the Regatta website, along with documentation for competitors which includes a Cover letter, Instructions for Competitors, Covid mitigations, Local rules, Masters handicap tables and Senior event banding. The draw is also available for Saturday and … Read More

Arrangements for visiting clubs

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Visiting clubs must use Car Park A (the rugby field) for boat trailers and towing vehicles plus any minibuses used for competitor transport. There will be NO trailer parking at Durham Amateur Rowing Club in 2021. A number of changes are in place for 2021 due to Covid-19 and competitors should  ensure they abide by the Competitors Instructions which will … Read More

Bill Parker 1934-2021

Colin LawsonNews

Everyone at Durham Regatta was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Bill Parker. Bill was a legend in Northern Rowing in many capacities and these were reflected in his association with the regatta. Firstly as a rower and competitor, winning premier events such as the Grand and the Wharton as a member of Durham Amateur Rowing Club’s all-conquering … Read More

River closure and shortened course on Saturday

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Civil engineering works to New Elvet Bridge mean that the river beneath the bridge is closed to all river traffic from 7am until 6pm Monday to Saturday inclusive. The bridge, which was constructed in 1975, has been closed since July last year so that essential repairs can be carried out. The work is expected to take 15 months to complete. … Read More

Directions for drivers arriving at the Regatta

Colin LawsonNews

The ongoing Covid-19 situation and closure of New Elvet Bridge have made planning for the 2021 Durham Regatta unusually challenging. As required by Government and British Rowing guidance competition will observe British Rowing Managing Covid-19 Advice for the Rowing Community. We regret therefore that, in 2021 no provision has been made to cater for spectators and, to reduce the number … Read More

Regatta receives donations of personal protective equipment

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Durham Regatta in 2021 will be a Covid-secure competition, which places a responsibility on everyone attending to follow Government and British Rowing Guidelines with regard to Covid–19. Social distancing and hygeine measures will be in place and face coverings should be worn when on site. Competitors names and details provided via the BROE system will be used for Test and … Read More

Entries for 2021 are now closed

Colin LawsonNews

Entries for The 188th Durham Regatta have now officially closed. Thank you to everyone for their entries. The draw will take place over the weekend and will be published on the website early next week, along with local rules and instructions for competitors.

Entries suspended on May 24th

Colin LawsonNews

Competition having opened for entry at around 6pm on Sunday, May 23rd we were delighted to have received over 630 entries by the following day, assuring a full programme over the two days of racing. Entries have therefore been suspended. Thank you so much to everyone for supporting the Regatta this year during times that have been difficult. We look … Read More

Entries prospectus now available for the 188th Durham Regatta

Colin LawsonNews

The Entries Prospectus for the 188th Durham Regatta on June 12th and 13th 2021 is now available and can be downloaded from the Competitors page. Entries will open in the early evening of Sunday, May 23rd, and will close at 10pm on Thursday, June 3rd 2021, but may be suspended earlier if capacity is reached. Durham Regatta will be held … Read More

Entries prospectus for the 188th Durham Regatta to be available on May 18th 2021

Colin LawsonNews

Because of ongoing Covid-19 restrictions the 188th Durham Regatta will be a rowing and sculling only regatta, taking place on the River Wear on Saturday June 12th and Sunday June 13th 2021. The Entries Prospectus will be published on the website on Tuesday, May 18th and entries will open on BROE on Saturday, May 22nd. The number of entries that … Read More