Competitions

We aim for our events to provide competitive racing for all classes of rowers in our lovely city with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere to be enjoyed by both rowers and supporters. Contact yorkregattas@gmail.com if you have any comments.


Yorkshire Head 2nd March 2024

Organised and run by the Yorkshire Rowing Council, hosted by York City. Events for most boat classes in 2 divisions over 5,000m downstream from Rawcliffe Landing near the by-pass bridge to just above York City Rowing Club.


Spring Regatta 4th May 2024

An early season regatta, 1000m downstream, stakeboat start from near St Peter’s Boathouse to just above York City Rowing Club. Events offered for most boat classes.


Summer Regatta 23rd June 2024

Our oldest event, established in 1863. 1000m downstream, stakeboat start from near St Peter’s Boathouse to just above York City Rowing Club. Events offered for most boat classes.


Autumn Sculls 28th September 2024

Our newest event, started in 2015 to provide early season head racing in small boats, ideal for setting a benchmark for the season ahead. Events for most boat classes in 2 divisions over 4,000m downstream from Rawcliffe Landing near the by-pass bridge to just above Scarborough Railway Bridge in the city centre.


Small Boats Head 17th November 2024

Our most popular event, approx 350 coxed & coxless quads and fours, pairs, double and singles racing in 3 divisions over 3,000m upstream from Fulford Landing near the A64 bridge to King’s Staith in the city centre. Regularly oversubscribed so enter early!