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
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
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
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
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
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
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
April update on planning for the 2021 Regatta
There have been some limited changes since we last contacted everyone. The committee is still working on the principle of planning for a rowing-only regatta on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June. In the light of feedback from clubs in the region we will not proceed with plans for events for Juniors and University crews on the Friday. We have … Read More
Entries survey
We continue to plan for an on-water regatta in June. Because of uncertainty over the nature of restrictions that will be in place at that time we are considering a range of options, about which we would like your opinion to help us determine the best way forward. It appears unlikely that we will find out the exact nature of … Read More
Planning for the 2021 Regatta
Current planning for Durham Regatta 2021 The committee has maintained its schedule of regular monthly meetings and is committed to holding Durham Regatta in June 2021 if at all possible. The main factor affecting planning is the uncertainty over the nature of restrictions that may be in place in the period covering the preparation for and delivery of the regatta. … Read More