The Oldest Regatta in the World
returns on Saturday 10 June 2023
Racing on the River Dee between The Red House and Earl's Eye
Non-rowing spectators: The Meadows, Queens Park, Chester CH4
Competitors: Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
Overflow parking: Bishops High School, Vaughans Lane, CH3 5XF
2023 celebrates the
290th anniversary of the
first recorded Chester Regatta!
2022 Results and Info available:
Go to EasyRegatta for the live race schedule and results on the day
All competitor enquiries to the Entries Secretary HERE
Chester Regatta 2022 Programme HERE
List of Winners 2022 HERE
Chester Regatta LIVE Radio!
Tune in anywhere to hear the commentary at the Regatta - even in Australia!
The Public Address during the regatta will be broadcast on the internet during racing.
You can access this from any web browser HERE.
It will be purely the regatta commentary over the PA system.
Rowers and coaches may find the radio feed useful when boating at the Dee Clubs.
Hot & cold food & drink sold all day
Free for spectators
Car Parking at Bishops Blue Coat High School CH3 5XF
New sponsors welcome - contact the Regatta Secretary HERE
returns on Saturday 10 June 2023
Racing on the River Dee between The Red House and Earl's Eye
Non-rowing spectators: The Meadows, Queens Park, Chester CH4
Competitors: Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
Overflow parking: Bishops High School, Vaughans Lane, CH3 5XF
2023 celebrates the
290th anniversary of the
first recorded Chester Regatta!
2022 Results and Info available:
Go to EasyRegatta for the live race schedule and results on the day
All competitor enquiries to the Entries Secretary HERE
Chester Regatta 2022 Programme HERE
List of Winners 2022 HERE
Chester Regatta LIVE Radio!
Tune in anywhere to hear the commentary at the Regatta - even in Australia!
The Public Address during the regatta will be broadcast on the internet during racing.
You can access this from any web browser HERE.
It will be purely the regatta commentary over the PA system.
Rowers and coaches may find the radio feed useful when boating at the Dee Clubs.
Hot & cold food & drink sold all day
Free for spectators
Car Parking at Bishops Blue Coat High School CH3 5XF
New sponsors welcome - contact the Regatta Secretary HERE
Join us to have a Chance to get your hands on our finest trophies:
Click for 2022 POSTER
& 2022 SCHEDULE & 2022 DRAW (all as at 6/6/22) & 2022 Competitor Notes soon: 2022 Regatta Results Always proud of our heritage, here's our 1819 poster from 200+ years ago
Who will win our
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QUart pots for all senior winners at chester 2023
ON THE RECORD....
Cheshire Life June 2019
Chester Handbooks June 2019 Love-Chester June 2019 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 ---------------------------------------------- |
come to chester regatta -
Great RIVER, great location, HISTORICAL EVENT & CHALLENGING RACING

- 700m 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!

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 290 year old Regatta would not be possible #oldestregattaintheworld.
For more information on becoming a sponsor or patron please contact the Regatta Secretary
For more information on becoming a sponsor or patron please contact the Regatta Secretary