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Welcome to the Official Chester Regatta Website

The Oldest Regatta in the World 
returns on Saturday 10 June 2023

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2023 DRAW
2023 RACE SCHEDULE
RESULTS:
2023 Results and Info available on the day:
Go to EasyRegatta for the live race schedule and results 
LIVE RESULTS
2023 Poster
Competitor Enquiries - Entries Secretary
Celebrating the
​290th Anniversary
of the ​first recorded
​Chester Regatta!

700m races on the River Dee between
​The Red House (Et Alia) and Earl's Eye

*New Event: King's Coronation Cup*
Invitational Mixed Master's 8s
​races at 1pm. 

Sponsored by the ​​Walker-Williams Family.
New Trophy + £1000 Prize + Pewter Tankards
Crews:
Bradford Aire-Heads
Trafford's Bridgewater Bees
Southport Seasiders

Chester's Deva Die-Hards
Regatta Ground: ​Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL

​Competitor parking:
Bishops' Blue Coat High School, Vaughans Lane, CH3 5XF
Umpire parking: Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL

BOAT TRAILERS & Towing vehicles: 
​Sandy Lane Park, Chester, CH3 5UL
See 'Getting here' page for more info & directions.

Non-rowing spectators: Watch & cheer along the Meadows, Queens Park, Chester
Non-rowing spectator parking (£3): Queen's Park High School, CH4 7AE 
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Just a short walk to the Meadows with a free ferry to visit the Regatta Ground
Picnic on the Meadows (no fires or BBQs)
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Hot & cold food & drink sold all day
Come along and enjoy a free fun day out, smiles & cheers most welcome!
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Chester Regatta Writing Competition for Schoolchildren details HERE

Email us HERE if you want to get more information about sponsoring or volunteering
New sponsors welcome - contact the Regatta Secretary HERE

Join us to have a chance to get your hands on our finest trophies:

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

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Who will win our
MOST appreciated Coach 2023 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​
2023 Sponsors & Supporters
Thanks to our Sponsors & Supporters:
​Walker-Williams family
The Hotel Chester
Bolesworth Estate
Aaron & Partners Solicitors
Art Box
Bessie Belcher
Bonhams Auctioneers & Valuers
ChesterBoat
Chester Business Club
City Framers
Coolpoint Refrigeration
David Joinson Butchers
Dee Surveys 
DevaFest
FB Sports & Clothing Ltd
Jeremy & Jenny Lloyd 
Kerry Maddrell
Meacher-Jones Accountants & Business Advisors
Nick Brookes Group
Rodney Witter (F-QUACCS)
Rofft Developments (2000) Ltd

Royal Chester Rowing Club Young People's Trust
The Wine School of Cheshire
WLGT Ltd (We Love Good Times Ltd / Izzy Grey)
Yana Photography / Complementary Red
Samantha Dixon MP
Cllr Sheila Little, Lord Mayor of Chester

Cllr Sheila Little, Admiral of the Dee 
Cllr Richard Beacham 
Cllr Mark Carter 
Cllr Steve Collings 
Cllr Razia Daniels
​Cllr Carol Gahan
Cllr Katrina Kerr
Cllr Stuart Parker
Cllr Mark Williams

Quart pots for all Senior winners at Chester 2023

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Sponsorship and Subscribers

Chester Regatta thanks all its sponsors, without whose generosity this 290 year old Regatta would not be possible #OldestRegattaInTheWorld
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For more information on becoming a sponsor or patron please contact the Regatta Secretary
Chester Regatta is a cooperative event hosted by Chester's
​6 Rowing Clubs:
GRC - Grosvenor Rowing Club
RCRC - Royal Chester Rowing Club
KSRC -King's School Chester Rowing Club
QPHSRC - Queen's Park High School Rowing Club
REX Boat Club
UOCRC - University of Chester Rowing Club.

​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.

Come to Chester Regatta...
​Great River, Super location, Historical Event & Competitive Racing

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  • 700m head to head race, straight and wide
  • Easy boating 
  • 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
  • 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

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