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

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

Lack of experience at College Boat Clubs during the pandemic has made the past two years very challenging for student rowing in Durham, giving rise to some concern for the future, and it was refreshing to see matters being addressed with the return of the Durham College Rowing Novice Cup on December 4th and 5th. The Novice Cup is contested … Read More