Bedford Rowing Club
British rowing club
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Bedford Rowing Club is an amateur rowing club in Bedford, England, founded on 15 March 1886.[1]
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| Location | Bedford, England |
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| Coordinates | 52.13408°N 0.464844°W |
| Home water | River Great Ouse |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Affiliations | British Rowing boat code - BED |
| Website | www |
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History
Despite Bedford Regatta having been founded in 1853, there is no record of any rowing clubs in Bedford until 1886.[2] at a meeting chaired by the Mayor. It was minuted that:
- That it be advisable that a Rowing Club be formed in Bedford.
- That it be called the Bedford Amateur Rowing Club.
- That amateurs only, as defined by the rules of the Amateur Rowing Association, be eligible to become members.
- That a Committee be elected by the meeting to draw up Rules for the Club & amount of subscriptions.
- That all members be swimmers.
The original minutes are held in the Bedfordshire archives [2] and a copy is on display in the Club. The colours are maroon, white and blue.[3]
Current activities
The club regularly competes across the UK at all levels and has a broad membership base, from complete novices and juniors through to senior oarsmen and veterans.
Competitions
The club hosts three Head Races each year as well as a popular Sprint Regatta:
- The Eights & Fours Head is held on the second Sunday in February.
- The Spring Small Boats Head is usually held on the second Sunday in April, though the date may be changed, depending on when Easter is celebrated.
- The Sprint Regatta is held on the Sunday between Henley Royal Regatta and the National Championships.
- The Autumn Small Boats Head is held on the second Sunday in October.