Royal Chester Rowing Club
Royal Chester Rowing Club is a rowing club based on the Groves in Chester.[1] It rows on the River Dee with both men's and women's squads and members ranging from juniors of 14 upwards to Veteran oarsmen and women.[2]
Location | Chester, Cheshire |
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Home water | River Dee |
Founded | 1838 |
Affiliations | British Rowing boat code - RCH |
Website | royalchesterrowingclub |
Events | |
North of England Head, Chester Long Distance Sculls |
History
Founded in 1838, the club is one of the oldest in the UK. It hosts the North of England Head and Chester Long Distance sculls. Royals compete at events around the country, and in 2017 sent two eights to Henley Royal Regatta.[3]
Honours
Henley Royal Regatta
Year | Races won |
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1855 | Stewards' Challenge Cup, Wyfold Challenge Cup |
1856 | Grand Challenge Cup, Ladies' Challenge Plate |
1882 | Thames Challenge Cup |
1891 | Wyfold Challenge Cup |
1892 | Stewards' Challenge Cup |
1924 | Wyfold Challenge Cup |
See also
References
- "Chester Chronicle: Royal Chester Rowing Club".
- "Royal Chester Rowing Club".
- http://royalchesterrowingclub.co.uk/latest-news/4577328153/Royals-have-two-eights-at-Henley/11190343
- "Railton, Jim. "Leander take Kingston with a late charge." Times, 21 July 1986, p. 28". Times Digital Archives.
- "a Special Correspondent. "Chuter to resolve selection dispute." Times, 17 July 1989, p. 32". Times Digital Archives.
- ""For the Record." Times, 18 July 1994, p. 22". Times Digital Archives.
- ""The results service." Times, 22 July 2002, p. 26". Times Digital Archives.
- ""Today's fixtures." Times, 21 July 2003, p. 32". Times Digital Archives.
- ""Nautilus cruise." Times, 18 July 2005, p. 53". Times Digital Archives.
- "2010 Championships - Results of Sunday Racing". British Rowing Championships.
External links
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