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 15th &  Sunday 16th June 2024

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!

    • Thank You!

    The Regatta Committee would like to Thank You for being part of the 2024 Reading Amateur Regatta!

    The weekend racing programme was full with just over 220 races on both Saturday and Sunday. Some heavy showers meant that a lot of people got very wet on Saturday but racing continued uninterrupted. The new Octo and Academic events delivered some excellent close racing.
    All Regatta results are available on the Results Page. Further you will find pictures of the Winners in the Winners Picture Gallery. You can still download a copy of the Reading Amateur Regatta Souvenir Programme.

    The Regatta cannot run without the army of volunteers who allow all the amazing athletes to shine on our stretch of the River Thames, thank you all!

    We are looking forward to welcoming you again next year!

    The Committee of Reading Amateur Regatta 2024

    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 2024 are Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June. Read more on the Info Page.

    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.

    Rowing Events offered & Entry information

    The Regatta will be featuring a wide range of events. Entries must be submitted using the British Rowing Online Regatta Entry (BROE2) system.
    New for 2024 are Octo events for J13 and J14 and a special category for Academic 8s and 4s. Please head to the Events page for all the information you need for entering the Regatta.
    Every year the Regatta welcomes international crews - if you are considering an international trip, please contact us and we will provide help and advice..

    The Draw

    The Draw will be published on the Tuesday prior to the Regatta weekend. The draw is subject to change! - please confirm your racing times on the day during registration.
    During two days of racing, a variety of events will be held. New for 2024 are Octo events for J13 and J14 and a special category for Academic 8s and 4s.
    Please head to the Draw page and find your racing times!

    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.

    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.

    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 (as published in a local paper at the time) were added!

    Regatta Stream

    Medals...

    Every winner of an event gets one!