Monmouth Rowing Club

09/06/2026

https://www.monmouthrc.org.uk/post/venice-vogalonga-2026

Spritz, Steering, and Survival: Monmouth RC Takes on the Venice Vogalonga!What do you get when you mix 2,000 self-propelled boats, not a motor boat in site, a 30km course, and a healthy dose of Italian chaos? You get the Vogalonga—Venice’s legendary rowing festival, and the ultimate rowing bucke...

25/05/2026

https://www.monmouthrc.org.uk/post/sun-sprints-and-superb-racing-the-2026-monmouth-regatta-highlights

What a weekend! If you happened to wander down by the River Wye last weekend, you would have been greeted by the glorious sight of oars flashing in the sunshine, a bustling riverbank, and the unmistakable, sweet aroma of Pimm's and cake.The Monmouth Regatta — the crown jewel in our club’s calend...

16/05/2026

Looking for the perfect weekend plan that involves zero stress, beautiful views, and absolutely free entry? We’ve got you covered.On Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May, Monmouth Rowing Club is throwing open its gates for our annual two-day Regatta. Whether you know your "strokes" from your "bows" o...

11/05/2026

Pride and Pierrepont (surely Prejudice)It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single sculler in possession of a fine boat, must be in want of flat water. Well, obviously Jane Austen never took to the Nottingham City waters in May.Monmouth Rowing Club headed to the 1000m course looking for a....

04/05/2026

A Winning Weekend at the Evesham Regatta & Sprint!What a fantastic start to the regatta season! Monmouth Rowing Club descended upon the River Avon this past weekend for the 2026 Evesham Regatta and Sprint. Known for its tricky navigation, Evesham is a true test of a steersman’s nerves. With the Sa...

31/03/2026

Thames Triumphs and Heartbreak: Monmouth Takes on the Vets HeadThe clocks jumping forward an hour might have stolen some sleep, but it didn't steal the momentum of Monmouth Rowing Club as we descended upon the Tideway yesterday for the Vesta International Masters Head (the legendary "Vets Head").Rac...

15/03/2026

If you ever needed proof that there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, you just had to look at the Monmouth crews at the Gloucester Spring Head today. Under a sky that couldn’t quite decide between a shower and a sunshine-fueled rainbow, Monmouth Rowing Club didn’t just compete—we co...

25/02/2026

At Monmouth Rowing Club, we are incredibly proud of our unique rowing community. A huge part of that pride stems from our close relationship with Monmouth Comprehensive School Boat Club (MCSBC)—notably the only state school in Wales that offers a rowing program. MCS Boat Club is also our chosen be...

10/02/2026

Whether you’ve spent years watching the boats glide down the River Wye or you’re just looking for a reason to trade the gym for the great outdoors, there’s something undeniably magnetic about the sport of rowing.We are pleased to announce that Monmouth Rowing Club is running Learn to Row Cours...

21/12/2025

https://www.monmouthrc.org.uk/post/puddings-and-pixies-our-plum-pudding-races

What a way to wrap up the year! Today, the River Wye wasn't just filled with the usual training sessions but with tinsel, elves, and a surprising amount of polyester. The annual Plum Pudding Races returned in spectacular fashion, proving once again that Monmouth RC knows how to celebrate the holiday...