Reading Amateur Regatta

All information on Reading's best Rowing Event.

R E A D I N G A M A T E U R R E G A T T A

Saturday 11^th & Sunday 12^th June 2022

Rowing in Reading since 1842

Regatta Tweets!

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Regatta Stream

2019 Regatta in a few minutes...

Our Timelapse video on YouTube.

Help Us!

The Regatta is always looking for volunteers to help organise our event, please contact the Regatta Secretary if you are interested!

Close racing at the Reading Regatta!

The Regatta is a great day out for all!

The Regatta celebrated its 175^th anniversary in 2017!

The RAR is held on the beautiful river Thames

The RAR is a real test for a crew!

The RAR is the best rowing event prior to HRR!

2022 Regatta - In Preparation!

The Regatta Committee is pleased to let you know that preparations for the 2022 regatta have commenced and a full program is being prepared.
After cancellations due to Covid in 2020 and 2021, we are looking forward to seeing you on 11^th and 12^th June 2022.

Information about the Regatta

Reading Amateur Regatta brings exciting rowing to the Thames in Reading. The format of racing will be a buoyed two lane course rowed downstream with starts from stake boats. On Saturday the race distance will be 1500 metres, whilst on Sunday this is reduced to 1000 metres. Read more on the Info Page.

Rowing Events offered & Entry information

The Regatta will be featuring a range of events. Every year the Regatta welcomes international crews - if you are considering an international trip, please contact us and we will provide help and advice..

Rules for Competitors & Coxes

The Reading Amateur Regatta Rules are shown on this page and Competitors & Coxes MUST familiarise themselves with the rules. The Regatta is held under British Rowing rules and conforms to the row safe guide, copies of which can be downloaded from: www.britishrowing.org.