Eighteen entries from Durham ARC entered Tees Regatta on May 17th, the second of the year’s Northern regattas, joining those from 37 clubs contesting 126 races in fine but breezy conditions on the 850 metre four-lane course on the River Tees. Banding of entries ensured that all races were straight finals. DARC achieved wins in[…]
Crews from Durham ARC were at Nottingham City Regatta and Nottingham Masters Regatta which this year fell on May 10th and 11th, the same weekend as Durham City Regatta. The regattas take place over 2000 metres on Saturday and 1000 metres on Sunday at the National Watersports Centre at Holme Pierrepont and act as preparation[…]
Durham ARC hosted its annual ‘home’ regatta Durham City Regatta on the River Wear over the weekend of May 10th and 11th. A long spell of dry weather brought onlookers to the riverbanks in large numbers to enjoy the sunshine while watching the action, although the low river level also emphasized the challenge of staging[…]
Members of Durham ARC and Hexham RC joined the 7th British Rowing European Tour which this year took place in North Holland. Paddy Deans was DARC’s only representative, joining around 30 participants using 6 boats on the 3-day tour of the canals and lakes around Steenwijk between May 7th and 10th. The itinerary involved rowing[…]
On the morning of Thursday, May 8th eight of Durham ARC’s octogenarian members went for a paddle in an eight to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Representing various sections of the club the crew of Colin Jubb, Maureen Miller, Steve Farrow, Roger Stainforth, Barry Hudson, Ian Shepherd, Derek Gordon, Chris Rose and Nigel[…]
The draw for Durham City Regatta on May 10th and 11th is now available for Saturday and Sunday. Please also read the Competitors Instructions. Live results will be available for Saturday and Sunday racing.
The second round of the 2025 Sunday League saw 16 teams from 8 different clubs enjoying a series of races over a 250 metre course on the River Wansbeck hosted by Cambois Rowing Club on May 4th. Among the entries racing in stable coxed quads were two from Durham ARC, DARC Humour in the Open[…]