River survey commissioned

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All quiet on the Wear in May 2020

On behalf of the main users of the river Wear in Durham, Durham Regatta has commissioned a survey of the river for the purpose of establishing a long term maintenance plan in conjunction with the Environment Agency. The Regatta is grateful for the commitment of Durham University (40%), Durham County Council (40%), Durham Amateur Rowing Club (10%) and Durham Regatta … Read More

2020 Regatta cancellation by COVID-19

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Every cloud

The Board of Directors, Executive and Members of Durham Regatta regret to announce the cancellation of Durham Regatta scheduled for 13th and 14th June, 2020. The health, safety and welfare of all who take part in or contribute to the regatta are of paramount importance and we judge that the risks to these are not acceptable. We were particularly conscious of the … Read More

Applications for trade stands open

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Trade stand applications

The 187th Durham Regatta will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2020. Applications for trade stands within the Regatta Enclosure are now being taken. In order to apply for a trade stand please complete the Trade Stand application form, and return it to the Regatta Secretary by email or post. Information for traders, the terms and conditions … Read More

Rowers come together for charity

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George Somerset and Antonia Barber

The rowing community in Durham came together on November 10th to raise thousands of pounds for mental health charity Mind by taking part in the Great Durham Charity Ergathon, a sponsored event hosted by Durham Amateur Rowing Club and organised by Durham College Rowing in which teams from Durham University Colleges and elsewhere rowed In relays on ergos with the … Read More

Annual General Meeting 2019

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Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of The Durham Regatta Company will be held in the Main Hall at Durham Amateur Rowing Club at 7.00 pm on Wednesday, 20th November 2019. Please find here the Agenda for 2019 and minutes from the 2018 AGM. The AGM starts the business cycle for the year of the 187th Durham Regatta (June 13th and 14th … Read More

Keith’s ashes to be scattered

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Keith Yates’ widow Anne will be coming to Durham on Thursday June 27th in order to scatter Keith’s ashes. Keith died at the age of 79 on January 1st 2019. Although moving away from the area in the 1960s after a successful competitive career as a cox with Durham Amateur Rowing Club he continued to be a lifelong supporter of … Read More

2019 Durham Regatta Cancelled

Richard MortimerNews

Following a further review of the state of the river and the current weather forecast the Regatta Race and Technical Committee has taken the decision to abandon racing for both Saturday and Sunday. The President and members of Durham Regatta share the disappointment of all the competitors who will now not have the opportunity of racing at the North’s premier … Read More

2019 Regatta Cancelled

Richard MortimerNews

Following a further review of the state of the river and the current weather forecast the Regatta Race and Technical Committee has taken the decision to abandon racing for both Saturday and Sunday. The President and members of Durham Regatta share the disappointment of all the competitors who will now not have the opportunity of racing at the North’s premier … Read More

Saturday Racing Cancelled

Richard MortimerNews

Unfortunately due to the amount of rainfall overnight in Durham and the Dales the river is now rising rapidly and is not safe for racing. As a consequence the Regatta Race and Technical Committee has decided that racing on Saturday will not take place. Further reviews for Sunday’s racing will take place throughout the day. Watch this space.

Schedule of racing for 2019

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The draw for Saturday and Sunday races has been published on the website for the 186th Durham Regatta. The schedule of racing for Saturday and Sunday is also available in pdf format on the Competitors’ page. Racing starts at 8am each day and is scheduled to finish at 7pm on Saturday and 6.30pm on Sunday, and with a very large … Read More