Derby Rowing Club

Derby Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Derwent, based at Darley Grove, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire.[1]

Derby Rowing Club
LocationDarley Grove, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire
Coordinates52.931439°N 1.478389°W / 52.931439; -1.478389
AffiliationsBritish Rowing (boat code DBY)
Websitederbyrowingclub.co.uk

History

The club runs five teams - men, women, junior, masters and a recreational squad.[2] The club won the prestigious Wyfold Challenge Cup at the Henley Regatta in 1965.[3]

Honours

Henley Royal Regatta
Year Winning crew
1965Wyfold Challenge Cup

British champions
Year Winning crew/s
1974Women 2x composite, Women 4x composite[4]
1976Women 2-[5]
1981Men J18 2+ composite, Women J18 2-[6]

References
  1. "Club details". British Rowing.
  2. "Club history". Derby Rowing Club.
  3. "Results". Friends of Henley Rowing.
  4. "Railton, Jim. "Marriage of two quads promises something special for Lucerne." Times, 22 July 1974, p. 8". Times Digital Archives.
  5. "Burnell, Richard. "Performances confirm selectors' choice for world championship." Times, 19 July 1976, p. 7". Times Digital Archives.
  6. "Railton, Jim. "Rowing." Times, 20 July 1981, p. 14". Times Digital Archives.
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