Call for entries by 24 June for the City of Exeter Rowing Regatta

 

The City of Exeter Rowing Regatta is now calling for entries from clubs to take part in the 2017 event on the 8 July at Exeter Quay.

Exeter Regatta continues to grow in popularity and the number of competitors is rising every year. In 2016 the regatta saw over 240 crews race in the event including eights, coxed fours, quads, pairs, singles and double sculls. In that year Exeter was also the overall winner of the regatta.

Clubs and competitors can find the entrance form at  http://www.weara.co.uk/events/city-exeter-regatta-poster-attached-entries-close-1800-saturday-24th-june 

The last date for entries is 24 June 2017.

 

Over 250 entries in the 2016 Exeter Regatta.

The draw for rowing stations  took place yesterday and the final plans for this year’s event are now underway.

Preparations for 9th July have started

The 2016 Regatta is on the 9th July, and preparations have started. Invitations have just gone out and we have looked at a new schedule to help manage use of the same boats in multiple events.

Lane draw for competitors has now taken place

Entries to the regatta are now closed and the draw for competitor lanes took place on Sunday  at Exeter Rowing Club. Its another great entry and there will be over 100 races at the 2015 event.

Record entry for 2014 regatta

Record entry for the South Wests top rowing regatta at Exeter Quay on 12 July 2014

A record number of rowers from across the south west will be competing on Saturday 12 July at the annual Exeter Regatta, to help celebrate Exeter Rowing Clubs 150 anniversary

Paul Wilson Exeter Regatta Chairman said

This year we have more entries than we have ever seen, it reflects just how popular rowing is across the south west. At the event we have especially strong crews in mens and ladies fours and the sculls including from Exeter Anna Newton who has trialled for the GB squad and Ray Lowry, an amputee from the marines who is on a fast track pathway to the Para Olympics.


Spectators are guaranteed to see some great competition throughout the day. 2014 is also a special year for the regatta as Exeter Rowing Club are celebrating their 150 anniversary. We will have more races than ever and free painting activities for children with a regatta theme.  In addition the rowing club are also celebrating at Henley Royal Regatta  with a row past on Saturday with a mixed Exeter crew aged from 17-70.”


Mike Wills, Managing Director of Pathfinder Homes said
'The Regatta at Exeter Quay is a great day out for the family and this year is a very special occasion because of the anniversary. Parents and youngsters can be inspired by the action and families can also relax in the cafes and bars.


Pathfinder is the main sponsor of this fantastic event, and we will also be in attendance at the Regatta with one of our beautiful lodges on show. So if you are in the area, make sure to come down for a day full of excitement.

Good luck to all the competing clubs in 2014

Bideford Amateur Athletic Club
Bideford Amateur Rowing Club
Castledore Rowing Club
Dartmouth Amateur Rowing Club
Dart Totnes Amateur Rowing Club
Exeter Rowing Club
Exeter University Rowing Club
Bath University Rowing Club
Greenbank  Falmouth Rowing Club
Minerva Bath
Paignton Amateur Rowing Club
Plymouth Amateur Rowing Club
Taunton Rowing Club
Teign Scullers
Torquay Rowing Club
Wimbleball  Amateur Rowing Club

Record entry for the Regatta this Saturday

We have a record entry of competitors for Exeter rowing Regatta at Exeter Quay this Saturday – 13 July

Its ten years since we had an entry this large with 156 races scheduled, and it looks like this is part of the follow on from London 2012, in which GB had some outstanding successes in Rowing from the Mens’ and Womens’ teams.  

We have had a couple of last minute adjustments to our programme – following success of mens and womens novice crews from Totnes moving up to Senior C. The umpires will be briefed on Saturday morning at 9:30 at the finish line/control centre.

All the final preparations for the regatta are being made today and racing starts at 10:30 am.

Good luck to the 14 competing clubs

• Bideford Amateur Athletic Club
• Bideford Amateur Rowing Club
• Castledore Rowing Club
• Dartmouth Amateur Rowing Club
• Dart Totnes Amateur Rowing Club
• Exeter Rowing Club
• Greenbank Falmouth Rowing Club
• Mayflower Rowing Club
• Minerva Bath
• Paignton Amateur Rowing Club
• Plymouth Amateur Rowing Club
• Taunton Rowing Club
• Teign Scullers
• Torquay Rowing Club

 

Racing draw now taken place

Draw now taken place

Exeter Regatta racing draw has taken place and the racing order and lanes is now with the clubs.

Invitation to competitors for the 2013 City of Exeter Regatta

2013 City of Exeter Regatta will take place on 13 July. The invitation to competitors is now available on the regatta web site at www.exeter-regatta.co.uk

City of Exeter Regatta 18 August 2012 Cancelled

We conducted inspections on the physical condition of the regatta course on Friday 17 August.  In addition we looked at information from Environment Agency and updated weather predictions for how the river was likely to behave on the 18 August.

The river continued to rise all day on the 17^th with debris being brought down the course. Heavy rainfalls were predicted overnight and later on the morning of 18^th August for the Exeter area and Exe valley.

The safety of all competitors and officials is paramount. The Regatta Committee felt they could not guarantee safety and had no option but to cancel the Regatta for the second time this year. Inspection of the course on 18 August has indeed confirmed that this was the right decision.

City of Exeter Regatta Committee would like to thank all clubs for their support and hope to see you all next year.

Exeter Regatta 18 August Cancelled

We regret due to a further period of wet weather and uncertainty over river levels, the 2012 Exeter Regatta which was due to take place on 18 August has now cancelled.  Thanks to all our supporters and sponsors for their support.  We hope to see you again next year.

Exeter Regatta postponed due to high river levels - new date Sat 18th August

Torrential rain overnight has raised river Exe almost half a metre. Clubs are being informed. The new date of 18th August will be confirmed shortly.

Watch top SW rowers in action at Exeter Quay 7 July

Watch the South West top rowers in action at Exeter Quay on 7 July
Rowers from across the south west will be competing at on Saturday 7 July at Exeter Regatta. 

Paul Wilson Exeter Regatta Chairman said

This year’s event has attracted even more rowers, with clubs from across the south west taking part. Spectators will be able to see 128 races across 54 different sprint events at Exeter Quay.

Rowers from 12 to over 70 are taking part and they are all very competitive. We are expecting some close exciting racing, with the most hotly contested events due to be the fours and sculls. Other events include eights, coxed pairs and double sculls.

With the Olympics just weeks away this is an opportunity to watch and cheer on live championship sports on your doorstep. Rowing final races take place throughout the day. Rowers from the south west have gone on to compete in the national squad.

Mike Wills, Managing Director of Pathfinder Homes said

'The Regatta at Exeter Quay is a great day out for the family. Parents and youngsters can be inspired by the action and families can also relax in the cafes and bars.

Pathfinder is the main sponsor of this fantastic event, and we will also be in attendance at the Regatta with one of our beautiful Holicombe holiday lodges on show. So if you are in the area, make sure to come down for a day full of excitement.

 http://www.exeter-regatta.co.uk/