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 14th &  Sunday 15th June 2025

Rowing in Reading since 1842

Regatta Stream

Medals...

Every winner of an event gets one!

  • Close racing at the Reading Regatta!

  • The Regatta is a great day out for all!

  • The Regatta celebrated its 180th anniversary in 2022!

  • 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!

    • 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.
    The Regatta is also a fun day out for spectators to watch the racing on a beautiful stretch of the river with plenty of space on the bank for picnics, chairs and gazebos.
    The Reading Amateur Regatta dates for 2025 are Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June. Read more on the Info Page.

    Rowing Events offered & Entry information

    The Regatta will be featuring a range of events. Entries must be submitted using the British Rowing Online Regatta Entry (BROE2) system.
    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.

    The Draw

    The Draw will be published on the Tuesday prior to the Regatta weekend. Subsequently the draw may be changed - please confirm your racing times on the day during registration.

    This year's Regatta Results

    The Regatta results will be published live on this website! After each race, the database is updated and results can be viewed in the results tables and draw diagrams. Head to the results page for access to the links.

    The Results Archive of the Regatta

    The Reading Amateur Regatta Results Archive holds results and picture galaries going back many years!
    Recently the 1910 Regatta results were added (as published in a local paper at the time).

    Regatta History

    The Regatta was first held in 1842 and celebrated its 180th anniversary in 2022! - Read more about the history of the Regatta on these pages.

    Regatta Stream

    Medals...

    Every winner of an event gets one!