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Royal Chester Boat Club
LocationChester, Cheshire
Home waterRiver Dee
Founded1838 (1838)
AffiliationsBritish Rowing
Websiteroyalchesterrowingclub.co.uk
Events
North of England Head, Chester Long Distance Sculls

Royal Chester Rowing Club is a rowing club based on the Groves in Chester.[1] It rows on the River Dee with both men's and women's squads and members ranging from juniors of 14 upwards to Veteran oarsmen and women.[2]

History

Founded in 1838, the club is one of the oldest in the UK. It hosts the North of England Head and Chester Long Distance sculls. Royals compete at events around the country, and in 2017 sent two eights to Henley Royal Regatta.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Chester Chronicle: Royal Chester Rowing Club".
  2. ^ "Royal Chester Rowing Club".
  3. ^ http://royalchesterrowingclub.co.uk/latest-news/4577328153/Royals-have-two-eights-at-Henley/11190343