To mark the start of Henley Regatta 2022, we’ve rounded up 11 of the best private schools for rowing in the UK.
Many prestigious British private schools and universities have a strong and long-lasting tradition of rowing, such as the Eton College Boat Club founded in 1840 and Winchester College in 1867. Many school teams compete in regional and national rowing competitions such as the Henley Regatta as well as inter-school competitions such as the National Schools’ Regatta. Here are some of the best schools for rowing that offer top facilities and excellent coaching.
Best Schools for Rowing
Eton College
Downey Lake, Home to Eton Boat Club. Credit: Eton College
Founded in 1840, Eton Boat Club is one of the most famous in The UK. It has the largest number of members and boats of any other rowing club in the world. Rowing activities take place at the Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake as well as on the three stretches of the River Thames that surround the school. The team has had significant success is various competitions, including a record 18 wins at the National Schools’ Regatta and won the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup at Henley Regatta a record 15 times.
Eton Dorney Lake was constructed in 2006, which features an eight-lane 2000-meter course in a 400-acre park. The venue provided training facilities for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games and also hosted the competitions. It was voted the best 2012 Olympic venue by spectators.
Notable Eton rowing ...