Derby Rowing Club

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Derby Rowing Club
LocationDarley Grove, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire
Coordinates52°55′53″N 1°28′42″W / 52.931439°N 1.478389°W / 52.931439; -1.478389Coordinates: 52°55′53″N 1°28′42″W / 52.931439°N 1.478389°W / 52.931439; -1.478389
AffiliationsBritish Rowing (boat code DBY)
Websitederbyrowingclub.co.uk

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

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
1965 Wyfold Challenge Cup

British champions[]

Year Winning crew/s
1974 Women 2x composite, Women 4x composite[4]
1976 Women 2-[5]
1981 Men J18 2+ composite, Women J18 2-[6]
2017 Womens Lightweight 4x composite
2021 Women Mas.A 2x
2021 Op Mas.H 4+


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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