DURHAM REGATTA IS STILL MAKING A SPLASH.THOUSANDS of spectators and rowers turned out for the Durham Regatta Durham Regatta is the premier rowing event in the North East of England, held each Year in June on the River Wear which provides a picturesque setting for regattas and head races. this weekend. Crowds lined the banks of the River Wear in glorious sunshine to watch more than 1,000 rowers compete in the popular annual event. Races took part every two minutes, between 8am and 6pm, on both Saturday and Sunday, with the finishing line close to Elvet Bridge Elvet Bridge is a mediaeval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building. History The bridge was constructed during the time of Bishop Hugh de Puiset (1153–95). in the city centre. The 176th Durham Regatta is the second oldest in the country, with only Chester Regatta longer established. It is a favourite among Durham University, Durham School and Durham Amateur Rowing Club, who have competed regularly since the early days. In recent years, the regatta has attracted competitors from across the UK, as well as crews from as far afield as Amsterdam. The Durham Brewery made a special Regatta Ale for this year's event and the weekend was sponsored by Bradley Hall.. CAPTION(S): PERFECT Above and below, the crowd takes in the action. BIG EFFORT One of the rowers strains every sinew sinew /sin·ew/ (sin´u) a tendon of a muscle. weeping sinew an encysted ganglion, chiefly on the back of the hand, containing synovial fluid. sin·ew n. on the Wear. |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion