Day: August 22, 2013

Famous Five Conquer the Tyne … Dynasaurs have a “great day out” … and a dog completes the Row ahead of Three men in a boat.

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.. Durham women victorious despite ‘scran’ drug test After a successful season, moving from ‘Explore’ and the Sunday League into mainstream regattas, Durham Women “Optimists” Gabrielle, Clare, June, Susan and Helen entered the Great Tyne Row (now in its 3rd year) – 25 gruelling kilometres from Newburn to Tynemouth. The race has to be completed[…]

New Events at Durham Primary

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Mark Bell and Deborah Newcombe describe some innovations for this year’s DURHAM PRIMARY regatta on 28th September … Andy: What exactly is a PRIMARY regatta? Mark: There is some confusion around .. a Primary Regatta is aimed at newcomers to the sport .. in their 1st year to 18 months of rowing .. and for[…]

Durham Primary Regatta

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Durham Primary Regatta takes place on Saturday 28th September. The Regatta offers events for Juniors, Masters and Recreational rowers over a 500 metres course. Full details can be found in the Regatta prospectus (PDF). Entries close 18:00 Sunday 22nd September.