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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Durham Regatta announces new sponsor for 180th Regatta
Pictured on the banks of the River Wear with Ian Storer , founder and Director of Corepeople Recruitment, are Doug Stewart (right), President and Nigel van Zwanenberg (left), Chairman of Durham Regatta “Everyone connected with the Regatta was really delighted when we announced that the 180th Durham Regatta is to be sponsored by local [...]
River Preparations
The weather of 2012′s ‘summer’ looks to be continuing in to the start of 2013′s ‘spring’. Rain and snow have caused extensive flooding affecting both the River Wear and its banks. Trees and whole sections of river bank have been brought down and the gravel of the river bed has been moved. Paradoxically, the floods [...]
Farewell to John Bell
Durham Regatta is saddened to learn of the death of John Bell, a previous Chairman of the regatta. John gave many years service to the sport of rowing and was recently awarded a British Rowing Diamond Jubilee medal. Regatta director Barry Hudson said: “John will be missed, amongst many other things, for his searching wit [...]
Diamond Jubilee Award Winners
Congratulations to Durham Regatta Committee members John Bell, Alan Granlund and Barry Hudson winners of British Rowing Diamond Jubilee awards. The awards were awarded to celebrate the sustained commitment to the sport of rowing in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year. Each has made their own contribution to our sport as described in the British Rowing [...]
2013 Regatta Date
The 180th Durham Regatta will take place on the weekend of the 8th and 9th of June 2013.
AGM 2012
The Durham Regatta AGM takes place at 7pm on Wednesday 21st November 2012 in the Lantern Room at Durham Town Hall. All Regatta Members are entitled to vote at the meeting and are encouraged to attend. Volunteers are always needed to help organise the annual Regatta weekend. If you are interested in helping out or [...]
