Rowing Events in 2026
Whether you’re a seasoned rower, a newcomer to the sport or simply looking to support your local club, there’s always something exciting happening at Whitby Friendship A.R.C.
Throughout the rowing season, we take part in a variety of races and regattas across the Yorkshire coast, including events here in Whitby and at neighbouring clubs. From the Coronation Cup Races and Scarborough Regatta to Whitby Regatta and the German Ocean Race, our calendar is packed with opportunities to compete, support the crews and enjoy the unique atmosphere of coastal rowing.
Below you’ll find the full race schedule for the season, including event dates, start times and reserve dates for bad weather. Please note that schedules may change and some race details will be confirmed closer to the event, so check back regularly for the latest updates.
Whether you’re racing, cheering from the shore or thinking about giving rowing a try, we look forward to seeing you at one of our events.
| Date/Times | Event | Location | Schedule |
| Saturday 30th May / Sunday 31st May 11:30 AM Bad weather dates: 1st – 4th June | Coronation Cup Races | Whitby, Fisherlad’s Rowing Club | TBA |
| Saturday 13th June 9:00 AM Bad weather date: Sunday 14th June | Kev Barker Memorial Races | Scarborough Rowing Club, Scarborough | TBA |
| Saturday 27th June / Sunday 28th June 10:30 AM Bad weather dates: 29th June, 30th June, 1st July and 2nd July | Page’s Races | Whitby Friendship Rowing Club, Whitby | TBA |
| Saturday 11th July / Sunday 12th July 10:00 AM Bad weather dates: 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th July | Scarborough Regatta | Scarborough Rowing Club, Scarborough | TBA |
| Reserve bad weather weekend Saturday 25th July / Sunday 26th July | Race dependant | Race dependant | TBA |
| Saturday 8th August to Monday 10th August TBA Bad weather dates: TBA | Whitby Regatta | Whitby | Schedule to be published in the Regatta Programme. |
| Sunday 30th August 1:30 PM Bad weather dates: TBA | German Ocean | Whitby Friendship Rowing Club, Whitby Fisherlad’s Rowing Club and Scarborough Rowing Club | TBA |
| Sunday 6th September 10:30 AM Bad weather dates: TBA | Whitby Royal Regatta | Whitby, hosted by Friendship Rowing Club & Fisherlad’s Rowing Club | TBA |
