Overview
Bedford Rowing Club rows on the Great Ouse from its boathouse in Duck Mill Lane, on the same site where the club kept its first boats after it was founded in 1886 as Bedford Amateur Rowing Club. The club has been based in the boathouse since 1960 and has added a lounge and bar, a gym and an erg room. It offers rowing for all ages, from learn-to-row courses to competitive crews, and runs the Bedford Autumn Small Boats Head.
- Founded
- 1886
- Federation
- British Rowing
- Registry code
- 13170149
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
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History and achievements
- 1886Founded as Bedford Amateur Rowing Club at a meeting called by the town's mayor
- 1902Renamed Bedford Rowing Club; maroon, white and blue colours adopted
- 1922Moves to the Longholme boathouse shared with two town schools
- 1960Leases the Duck Mill Lane boathouse, its home since
- 1984After a fire the boathouse is extended with a third gable, gym and erg room
Location
- Position
- 52°8.05′ N 0°27.91′ W
52.13409, -0.46510 - Address
- The Boathouse, Duck Mill Lane
Frequently asked
Does Bedford Rowing Club run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Learn to row.
When was Bedford Rowing Club founded?
In 1886.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Bedford Autumn Small Boats Head.