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
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
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
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
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.
Entertainment Schedule for Durham Regatta 2023
Throughout both days of the Regatta there is a wide selection of free and exciting activities and entertainments to suit all ages. These include: • a wide variety of vehicles on display in our annual Classic Car Rally • musical performances • walkabout entertainers • face painting • giant garden games • inflatables • crazy golf • funfair rides • … Read More
PalTV Live broadcast
PalTV, Durham University’s Student led Broadcaster and NAS Television Broadcaster of the Year Award 2022 & 2023 winner is broadcasting this weekend’s Durham Regatta around the world completely free of charge, giving anyone who can’t make the journey to Durham a chance to watch high quality racing, in depth interviews and behind the scenes access from the Regatta. Using 8 … Read More
Additions to the Commentary team
Changes to the Commentary team for 2023 include the addition of Sasha Castel-Branco and Dr Aaron Jackson. Charlotte Currey returns for a second year while James Andrews takes a break for a year. Sasha is a 3rd-year student reading Biology at Hatfield College. A keen rower she has been the Durham College Rowing Press Officer (22/23) and the President of … Read More
Racing draw published for the 2023 Regatta
The online draws for racing on Saturday and Sunday of the 2023 Durham Regatta have been published on the website. Competitors instructions, local rules, the full draws for Saturday and Sunday, and associated documents can be found on the Competitors page. We look forward to welcoming you to Durham on June 10th and 11th. Race results will be available at … Read More
Free entertainment at the Regatta
There’s a whole host of fun and FREE bankside entertaintment included as part of the Durham Regatta ticket price. Look out for gardener Hugh Bushey Babcock and his prize winning plant, Saskia the Sunflower. Brought to you by the lovely Karen & Dafe of Bell and Bullock Street Theatre they will be doing afternoon walkabouts on Sunday. Viking re-enactment group … Read More