Durham Regatta | 8th and 9th June 2013

180th Durham Regatta

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June 2013

The 180th Durham Regatta will take place on Saturday 8th and 9th June 2013. As usual, the Regatta will welcome crews from all over the UK to compete on the picturesque River Wear, against the backdrop of Durham Cathedral. Racing will take place over both the short course and long course.

The traditional classic car rally held on the racecourse alongside the regatta, and together with stalls and attractions of all varieties, will provide further spectacle, colour and activities for spectators and visitors.

The regatta racing prospectus is now available giving information on the rowing events to be offered. Details of bankside activities will be posted on this website in due course.

Applications for tradestands are now being taken. Please click here for further information.

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Volunteers put Durham Regatta back on stream

“It’s a big relief to come round the corner now and see a clear stretch water instead a tree blocking half the river. Crews can look forward to racing much more safely at the Regatta” said Durham Amateur Rowing Club coach Stuart Elsy. Stuart was commenting after volunteers from Durham Regatta and Durham Amateur Rowing [...]

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Racing entries now being accepted

Entries are now being accepted via the British Rowing Online Entries system. Entries close 10pm Friday 31st May. Full details of events offered and entries information are available. Clubs are advised to ensure that entries are made in good time. Entries may close early if the regatta reaches its entry limits prior to the closing [...]

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River banks pose “a threat to Durham Regatta”

Fallen trees, disappearing gardens and collapsing banks – thankfully not the financial kind this time – all pose a threat to this year’s Corepeople Recruitment 180th Durham Regatta according to Durham Regatta Secretary Dave Oliver: “We’ve had to get permission from the Dean and Chapter of Durham Cathedral to remove the tree that has gone [...]

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First CAMRA beer festival at Durham Regatta 2013

Durham Regatta and the Campaign for Real Ale have got together to launch the first ever CAMRA Beer Festival at Durham Regatta, for the 2013 Corepeople Durham Regatta. Running over two evenings, the festival is designed to attract a wide audience and add further to the range of attractions at the Regatta. The inaugural CAMRA Beer [...]

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