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

2020 Regatta Cancelled!

Rowing in Reading since 1842

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2019 Regatta in a few minutes...

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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!

You will not be surprised to hear that Reading Amateur Regatta 2020 has been cancelled. You may be aware that British Rowing has suspended all rowing events until the end of June 2020. The Reading Regatta Committee fully supports the action that British Rowing has taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Read our full statement here .

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.