After 3 years of disruption the 189th edition of Durham Regatta returned to its usual format for 2022 on June 11th and 12th including competitive rowing, spectators and bankside entertainment. Although the weather tried hard to intervene with a strong breeze for most of the weekend making conditions difficult for competitors, the general view was one of relief to finally … Read More
An abridged but successful 188th Regatta
Two blank years on from the success of 2018, Durham Regatta faced more challenges than usual if a third cancellation was to be avoided. Heavy rainfall the day before the 2019 Regatta had put paid to both days that year for the first time since 2012. The world then changed in 2020 as the Coronavirus pandemic escalated and a national … Read More
Durham Regatta 2018 report
The 185th Durham Regatta on June 9th and 10th proved to be a resounding success, celebrating the beautiful city of Durham and its river, and has been acclaimed by some as the best Regatta for many years. The Principal Sponsor Prestige Student Living was quick to praise a great weekend and a brilliant event. Planned efficiency measures including changes of … Read More