Overview
Durham Amateur Rowing Club, founded in 1860, rows from the City Boathouse on Green Lane by Old Elvet on the River Wear in the centre of Durham. It has junior, senior, masters and recreational squads, and members also take part in coastal rowing and touring. The club hosts Durham City Regatta in May over a 700 m course, and in November the Durham Autumn Small Boats Head over 1,800 m, which in 2026 was also the final round of the Long Distance Sculling Series. It runs learn-to-row sessions, including free courses for people living with cancer.
- Founded
- 1860
- Federation
- British Rowing
- Phone
- +44 191 386 6431
- Registry code
- 12532589
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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.
- Durham City Regatta700 m course; 9–10 May 2026
- Durham Autumn Small Boats Head1,800 m head race course on the Wear; 7 November 2026, with the final round of the Long Distance Sculling Series
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Location
- Position
- 54°46.43′ N 1°33.45′ W
54.77383, -1.55755 - Address
- City Boathouse, Green Lane, Old Elvet
Frequently asked
Does Durham Amateur Rowing Club run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Learn to Row for people living with cancer (free, with 6 months' membership).
When was Durham Amateur Rowing Club founded?
In 1860.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Durham City Regatta and Durham Autumn Small Boats Head.