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Where to watch the 2026 CHANEL J12 Boat Race
On the bank or virtually, find our top tips on where to watch the Boat Race this weekend
United, Driven, and Ready. Heidi Long’s Oxford University BC
Ahead of the 80th Women’s Boat Race, Fergus Mainland caught up with Olympic bronze medallist and OUBC President, Heidi Long
No changes to be made to the British Rowing Rules of Racing for 2026
The British Rowing Rules of Racing apply to all rowing and sculling competitions that are affiliated to British Rowing
April Fools: No beach in Henley, but plenty of racing this summer!
Take on the waves in Bournemouth at the British Rowing Beach Sprint Championships, trial for the GB Beach Sprint Team and plan your summer racing
New ‘Beach Sprints’ event to be introduced to iconic Henley Regattas
The ambitious feat, coming in Summer 2026, involves the construction of a 50m-long beach off Temple Island on the River Thames
Read MoreAcross The Line: Leander win 100th anniversary Head of the River Race
Plus racing highlights from Sunday’s Vesta International Masters Head of The River Race
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2025 British Rowing Awards winners!
The 2025 British Rowing Awards were presented at a ceremony following the Head of the River Race on Saturday, 28 March
Read MoreEngland Rowing announce 2026 selection policies and event delivery development opportunities
The selection policies cover the 2026 Home International Rowing Regatta and Home International Rowing Beach Sprints
Read MoreNew capital funding opportunities to support club development
Explore grant opportunities supporting equipment purchases, facility refurbishments and wider community activity
Read MoreHenley Royal Regatta announces the names of the three new women’s events for 2026
The trophy names for the Intermediate, Club, and Student Quadruple Sculls events have been confirmed
Read MoreNo Scotland, no party: How the Scots have assimilated with the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta
Fergus Mainland caught up with Scotland’s Team Manager, Cara O’Donnell, to hear all about how the team is preparing for this year’s JIRR
Read MoreOlympic rower Matt Brittin CBE to become new BBC Director General
Before leading the BBC, Matt Brittin rowed for Hampton School, Cambridge University, and Great Britain
Read MoreLuke Dillon elected Chair of Rowing Committee
We are delighted to announce that after elections, Luke Dillon was voted in as Chair of the Rowing Committee and Martha Nutkins as a Member Elected Non‐Executive Director
Read MoreAcross The Line: Hot off the press from The Scullery
Plus dispatches from Kingston Head, North of England Head, Boat Race fixtures as well as the Boustead and Rayner Cups
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