Newcastle University Boat Club were out for revenge over Durham University on May 6th in the annual Boat Race of the North raced annually between the two over 1500 metres on the River Tyne, after the latter’s success at BUCS Regatta a week earlier. A series of six races culminated in a 5-1 victory for Newcastle, with the results of … Read More
Victor Ludorum for Durham at BUCS Regatta
Following on from their success on the Tyne at BUCS Head in February another fabulous set of results at Nottingham over the weekend of April 29th to May 1st saw Durham University take the Overall Victor Ludorum at BUCS Regatta for the first time in eight years. With 62 entries over the three days of competition at the six-lane National … Read More
Members Meeting on April 26th 2023
As well as holding regular Directors meetings and monthly Committee meetings the Regatta holds Members Meetings approximately quarterly which any members are welcome to attend. The next of these will take place in the main hall at Durham Amateur Rowing Club at 7pm on Wednesday, April 26th. The Agenda is available here along with minutes from the February meeting.
PalTV wins Student Broadcaster of the Year Award
For a second successive year Durham’s only student TV station has won the National Student Television Association (NaSTA)’s most prestigious award. The accolade of Broadcaster of the Year for 2023 was bestowed on PalTV at a ceremony at Ravensbourne University, London on April 15th. Gold, silver and bronze awards were presented by NaSTA in each of 20 categories, and in … Read More
GB Rowing Team April Trials
Several rowers from Durham and Newcastle Universities took part in trials for the Senior and under-23 GB Rowing team at the National Training Centre at Caversham over the weekend of April 14th to 16th. Durham University produced some fine performances with U23s Jack Roberts and George Reed taking 4th place in the D final of the Men’s pair, Gus John … Read More
Sponsorship opportunities at the 2023 Durham Regatta
Durham Regatta offers a range of sponsorship opportunities for companies and individuals wishing to promote themselves. These are set out in the 2023 Sponsorship Prospectus and include – Principal sponsorship Co-sponsorship including hospitality Co-sponsorship excluding hospitality Hospitality only Race sponsorship Programme advertisements Banner advertisements Vice Presidency Each of the above can be tailored to suit specific requirements or individual needs. … Read More
Collingwood take the honours at Novice Head
After the Durham College Rowing Novice Cup in November was restricted to an ergo competition because of the high river level, and the Senate Head in January was cancelled due to the obstructed course, it was a relief when the Novice Head was given the all clear to go ahead on February 26th. Forty eight Open and Women’s coxed fours … Read More
Victor Ludorum for Durham at BUCS Head
Durham University enjoyed its best result for 11 years at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) 4s and 8s Head on the River Tyne, winning the Victor Ludorum in Men’s, Women’s and Overall categories over the weekend of February 18th and 19th. Consisting of a time trial over 5km for Championship and Intermediate crews and 3km for Beginners the … Read More
Elvet Bridge clear for Small Boats Head
Work to remove accumulated debris from the arches of Elvet Bridge was completed this week, just in time for Durham Small Boats Head on February 4th but sadly too late to avoid the cancellation of Durham College Rowing’s Senate Head on January 29th, both events being raced over the 1800 metre course on the River Wear. The DCR Novice Head … Read More
Pelaw Wood becomes a Nature Reserve
Durham County Council has announced the designation of Pelaw Wood as a new Local Nature Reserve. After many years the required agreement was obtained in May when Natural England approved an application by the County Council. As a Nature Reserve the land will be managed by the Council which will help to secure its future and use for generations to … Read More