Durham Regatta is extremely grateful for the contribution of the many volunteers without whose support the Regatta would not happen. Arrangements for volunteers have been modified this year with the provision of a Volunteer Hub located at Durham Amateur Rowing Club (DARC) and the division of the Regatta site into zones each under the supervision of a zone captain. A … Read More
New site for Prizegiving
The presentation of prizes for the 2024 Durham Regatta is to take place at a new venue in the marquee on the Durham Amateur Rowing Club site. Since moving from its traditional venue at Durham Town Hall over a decade ago the presentation of prizes to winners has taken place at Durham’s Gala Theatre or occasionally at alternative sites including … Read More
Volunteer opportunties at Durham Regatta in 2024
Durham Regatta sees over 2000 competitors compete over 2 days in front of over 10,000 spectators, bringing a spectacular weekend of racing and bank-side entertainment to Durham City. The Regatta is looking to recruit volunteers to help make the 191st Durham Regatta the best yet! We want to hear from those over 18 who have a friendly personality and a … Read More
Volunteer at Durham Regatta in 2023
Each year the Regatta uses a small army of volunteers to help set-up, pack-down, man the entrances and perform all sorts of other important tasks during the event. If you would like to join them we would be most grateful. If you would like to be involved with the Regatta in any way please email the volunteer coordinator and attach … Read More
Briefing for Volunteers on June 9th
Thank you to everyone for volunteering at this year’s event. We would like to invite you all to the Regatta briefing meeting for volunteers on Thursday 9th June 2022 at 18:45 for a 19:00 start at Durham ARC in the main hall. We will be going over the ins and outs of what needs to be done on the day so … Read More
Durham Regatta needs you!
We need volunteers to help support the smooth running of the Regatta on the 9th & 10th June, with a variety of roles to fill, including car park management, money transfer, site set up, team leaders, result runners and entertainment facilitators. A rowing background is not required. Anyone interested in volunteering should email our Volunteer Co-ordinator Mark Gilbank for further … Read More
Volunteers make the regatta
Durham Regatta is a community event and as such is run entirely by volunteers, to whom we are most grateful. Since its inception in 1834 management has been carried out by an executive committee responsible for organising, running and ensuring the continuation of the Regatta. Although run as a limited company since 2011 the historic committee structure remains in place, … Read More