Established in 1733 Chester Regatta
The Oldest Regatta
in the World
Saturday 8 June 2019
River Dee, Sandy Lane, Chester, CH3 5UL.
Hot & cold food & drink sold all day.
Free for spectators.
New sponsors welcome - contact the Secretary HERE
Click HERE for our 
2019 Regatta Poster

Always proud of our heritage, here's our 1819 poster from 200 years ago

Who will win our
MOST appreciated coach 2019 prize?

Where would we be without our fabulous coaches?
It's always lovely to hear the crews thanking their coaches who dedicate so much time and effort into bettering their crews  technique, style, speed and cohesion.
What better way to thank your coach by nominating them for our CHESTER REGATTA MOST APPRECIATED COACH AWARD​

SPONSORS

​Thank you our 2019 SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS who include:
​Aaron & Partners Solicitors
Coolpoint Refrigeration
Fisher German, Chester
Meacher-Jones Accountants

Chester Regatta is a cooperative event by all the rowing clubs on the River Dee in Chester. Everyone involved is a volunteer - including the umpires - so please be nice.

Archive: ​
Watch fantastic film footage of the 1901 Chester Regatta HERE and more video links on right ==>>
More history and archive information on this website.
Lost Property: if you lose anything at Chester Regatta email the Secretary HERE

quart pots for all senior winners at chester 2019

ON THE RECORD....

Chester Chronicle May 2019 HERE
​Chester Chronicle June 2018 HERE
Chester Chronicle June 2017 HERE
Chester Chronicle June 2016 HERE
Chester Chronicle 2015 
post-Regatta article HERE
pre-Regatta article HERE
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come to chester regatta - 
​Great RIVER, great location, HISTORICAL EVENT & CHALLENGING RACING 

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  • 750m head to head race, straight and wide
  • Plenty of room to warm up above the start
  • Easy boating and lots of rigging space
  • Specially engraved Visitors' Victor Ludorum Trophies for most successful Club/School/Uni to keep
  • Large tea tent serving bacon/sausage butties, burgers, cake, sandwiches, hot & cold drinks, beer ...

Chester - it's gorgeous!

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image from Visit Chester
  • Visit the historic city of Chester - bus / walk / car it.  See here for travel info 
  • Walk the Roman Walls, visit the 13th century Cathedral
  • Shop in the famous and unique 'Rows' - medieval half timbered galleries making a street above the street to keep the posh people out of the rain and mud!
  • Great cafes and pubs
  • Plenty of hotels from budget to 5* or ask us about camping.  Stay and make a weekend of it!
  • Follow link to tourist information at Visit Chester

Sponsorship and Subscribers

Chester Regatta thanks all its sponsors, without whose generosity this 286 year old Regatta would not be possible #oldestregattaintheworld.
For more information on becoming a sponsor or patron please contact the Regatta Secretary