Durham Amateur Rowing Club

Four days of competition in the British Rowing Club Championships start tomorrow at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham.

All the details can be found on the competition webpage at the link below.

Each event starts with a time trial followed by semi-finals and finals. Durham ARC has 18 entries, as follows -

Friday
J18 1x Patrick Lakey 8.00 (92 entries)
J18 1x Aidan Lawlor 8.00 (92 entries)
WJ18 2x 8.36 (54 entries)
WJ16 1x Iris Mitchell 8.56 (57 entries)
WJ16 1x Livvy Terry 8.56 (57 entries)
WJ18 2- (Durham/Durham School) 10.18 (17 entries)

Saturday
WJ18 1x Seren Williams 8.00 (64 entries)
J16 1x Aidan Lawlor 8.42 (74 entries)
J16 1x Matthew Wheeler 8.42 (74 entries)
WJ16 2x (Durham/Infinity) 9.46 (42 entries)
Mixed Championship 8+ Durham/Leicester/Nottingham/Shiplake College/St Leonard’s School/Tees/Tideway Scullers composite 10.52 (6 entries)

Sunday
J15 4x+ 8.00 (37 entries)
WJ15 4x+ (Durham/Durham School) 8.16 (41 entries)
WJ16 4x- 8.40 (23 entries)
Women’s Club 2x 9.10 (45 entries)

Monday
J15 1x Sam Hancill 8.00 (80 entries)
J15 2x 9.22 (67 entries)
J14 4x+ 9.48 (38 entries)

Livestream coverage is available each day -
Friday
https://www.youtube.com/live/0hpHYU9c2ds?is=471MhL0iXUpGZuxw

Saturday
https://www.youtube.com/live/NPUXVio_pZg?is=ElHns5OiPxrAONQK

Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/live/5LckAOOMycI?is=pOtfW-R1OVeeXNEJ

Monday
https://www.youtube.com/live/uPei23XHEmI?is=lykrNgCiZRLJlCSu

Live results will be at https://rowresults.co.uk:8031/brcc26

Best wishes to all taking part.

https://www.britishrowing.org/events/events-calendar/british-rowing-club-championships/

British Rowing Club Championships - British Rowing Championship events for Juniors, and Senior events at Championship, Club and Beginner levels

🏆 AIDAN TAKES THE WIN IN GRAVELINES 🏆

Saturday saw Aidan Lawlor head to Gravelines, France after being selected to represent GB in the M1x for the annual J16 GB - France Match.

Having successfully navigated his way through trials 2 weeks ago, Aidan cemented his selection with a win on Saturday in a time of 5:57.002 over the 1500m course 💪

Hopefully the first of many for Aidan wearing a GB vest! Huge congratulations to Aidan and all of Team GB 🇬🇧 👏

Thanks must go to Wayne and Owen of Cambois Rowing Club for the support and logistics this weekend 🙌

Aidan along with his fellow juniors will be heading to Nottingham this coming weekend for British Rowing Championships to round of a long and successful season! More on that soon! 👀

A reminder that we are closed this Saturday 11th July for the Durham Miners Gala. We are open every day till then 9:30 till 15:30 and again from Sunday morning. Join us for a cuppa or a nice cold drink from the bar..... It's going to be hot 🔥 🌞😎

🇬🇧 FIRST STEPS INTO GB FOR AIDAN 🇬🇧

Congratulations to Aidan Lawlor who is one of 54 J16 athletes selected to represent Great Britain in the GB v France Match at Gravelines, France at the weekend. Aidan has been selected to race in the Men's Single Sculls following trials at the National Watersports Centre on June 28th, having won a gold medal in the event at the Junior Inter Regional Regatta in April.

The team selection was announced this week by British Rowing at https://www.britishrowing.org/2026/07/54-athletes-selected-for-annual-gb-vs-france-match/

The GB v France J16 Match represents the first step on the British Rowing Olympic Performance Pathway, potentially paving the way for future Olympic champions within the team.

We wish Aidan the very best of luck.

💙💛💙💛

📷 Allmarkone

Thanks to Talkin Tarn for hosting a successful Regatta day on Saturday in which Durham ARC recorded victories in 8 events from 32 entries, ensuring a respectable third position in the overall club standings.

Crews handled the breezy conditions well with winning performances coming from the following -

• J14 4x+ Garland
• J15 4x+ Fortis
• WJ15 4x+ Ajaz
• WJ16 4x- Anderson
• Women’s 2x Williams
• Women’s 1x Maddison
• Mixed 4x- Fortis
• WMasC 4x+ Colclough

Full results are available on Easyregatta at .https://easyregatta.co.uk/er_raceorderlive.php?rID=2486 and wins per club are at https://easyregatta.co.uk/er_statsinfo.php?rID=2486

The fourth round of the Sunday League took place at Hexham today with DARC Materials taking part for the first time and picking up 4 points from their 4 races in the Women's division.

Results from Hexham are at https://www.nerowing.com/hexham2026.html. The next round is at Talkin Tarn on August 2nd.

Well done to everyone.

The British Rowing Club Championships at Nottingham between July 17th and 20th round off the regatta season for most, before head racing returns in the autumn.

🚗✨ CLASSICS BY THE RIVER ✨🚗

Our summer of events continue at the rowing club!

​Looking for the perfect way to spend your Monday evening? Join us for an incredible display of classic vehicles right by the riverside!

​Whether you're a die-hard petrolhead or just looking for a great night out with the family, we’ve got you covered:

​🏎️ 100 Classic Vehicles on display.
​🔥 Sizzling BBQ & refreshments available all evening.
​🌅 Stunning riverside views and great atmosphere.

​📅 Date: Monday 6th July 2026
⏰ Time: 6pm
🎟 Free Entry

​⚠️ Important Info for Vehicle Exhibitors: Spaces are now full!

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The season continues this weekend with Talkin Tarn Regatta on Saturday and Hexham Sunday League on Sunday.

Good luck to Durham ARC's 32 entries racing on the 3-lane course at Talkin Tarn tomorrow (start times below) -
Division 1
WJ15 2x Smith 8.00
J15 1x band 1 Hancill 8.33
J14 2x band 2 Mitchell 9.00
WJ16 1x band 2 Wang 9.36
WJ15 2x Ajaz 9.42
MasH 4x- Lawson 9.51
MasH 4x- Merchant 9.54
Women’s 2x Williams 9.57
Open 4+ Rodgerson 10.21
Mixed 4x- Fortis 10.27

Division 2
WJ18 2x band 2 Wang 12.15
WMasE 4x- Davison 12.27
J14 1x band 1 Mitchell 12.30
J14 1x band 1 de Lucas 12.33
J14 1x band 1 McConway 12.33
J15 4x+ Fortis 12.48
MxSch/Jun 2x Belsey 12.57
WJ14 2x Perera 13.06
Women’s 1x Maddison 13.30
Women’s 1x Wilding 13.33
WJ16 4x- Anderson 13.48
WMasC 4x+ Colclough 13.51
WJ15 1x band 1 Liu-Hill 13.57

Div 3
J14 4x+ Garland 15.45
WJ18 1x Foster 16.24
J16 1x Wheeler 16.27
WJ15 4x+ Ajaz 16.39
WJ15 4x+ Black 16.42
WJ16 2x Terry 16.45
MxMasC 8+ Rodgerson 17.27
MxMasC 8+ Wilmore 17.27
MxSch/Jun 4x- Tew 17.33

The full draw is on Easyregatta at https://easyregatta.co.uk/er_raceorderlive.php?rID=2486

With 191 races scheduled it is sure to be an exciting day.

Good luck also to DARC Materials who will be having their first outing in the Sunday League at Hexham on Sunday.

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

The 2026 Great Tyne Row takes place over 25km of the River Tyne on August 23rd. Entries will open at 6pm on Sunday, June 28th.

Details about the event and how to enter can be found at https://www.greattynerow.com/

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Great Tyne Row Great Tyne Row - challenge rowing event over 25 km on the River Tyne on in August or September each year

🌞 The weather is looking fantastic for Saturday! 🌞

🍔 Burgers and sausages have been ordered and will be supplied by Coates Butchers, Coxhoe – we're looking forward to a delicious afternoon BBQ! 😋

Our normal café menu will also be available until 5:00pm alongside the BBQ.

📅 No booking necessary – just come along on the day between 2:00pm and 6:00pm. We're open as normal before then if you'd like to make a full day of it!

🎉 Activities include:🏰 Bouncy Castle🎲 Dominoes4️⃣ Connect 4🎳 Skittles⭕ Hoopla⚽ Target Shooting🎯 Giant Dart Board…and much more!

🕺🪩 Plus, don't miss the Afternoon Disco in our grand blackout marquee – perfect for clubbers young and old!

We look forward to seeing you there!

☀️ FAMILY FUN DAY & AFTERNOON DISCO UPDATE! ☀️

​We have a little update regarding our plans for this Saturday, 20th June!

​Due to low ticket sales for our planned afternoon disco, we’ve decided to change our plans.

With the weather forecast looking sunny, we want to make sure everyone can enjoy the day together.

​So, we are instead hosting a fully inclusive Family Fun Day and the best part? It is completely FREE ENTRY! No tickets required! Just rock up and enjoy!

​Bring the whole family down to 1860 Bar & Kitchen @ Durham Rowing Club between 2pm and 6pm for a brilliant afternoon in the sun.

​What’s on the menu for the day:
​🏰 Bouncy Castle
​🍔 Delicious BBQ & Ice Cream
​🎯 Fun Garden Games
​🎶 Great Music & Kids' Activities
​☀️ Plenty of outdoor space to relax and soak up the sunshine!

🚨 ​Afternoon Disco ticket holders: Anyone who previously purchased a ticket for the disco event will be contacted directly regarding a FULL refund.

​Gather up the kids, round up the grandparents and let's make the most of a gorgeous Saturday. We can't wait to see you all there! 🌭🍦☀️

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