Major Events Happening at Peterborough and Maidenhead: A Look at the Buzzing Scenes
The summer rowing season saw two notable regattas, the 2025 PCRC Summer Regatta and the Maidenhead Summer Regatta. The star of the shows was Leeds Rowing Club, who took home the Victor Ludorum at both events.
The 2025 PCRC Summer Regatta
Held at Peterborough, the PCRC Summer Regatta welcomed clubs from across the UK and Ireland, with over 700 athletes participating. The regatta, which took place on August 9-10, was a grand spectacle of rowing, with 66 events in total.
Leeds Rowing Club shone brightest, securing 13 gold, 9 silver, and 18 bronze medals. Notable performances included Leeds women winning the Women's Band 2 Pairs, a strong display in the Women's J14 Double Sculls with Leeds winning both gold and bronze medals, and an impressive Gold in the Open Band 1 Single Scull by athlete Evans.
The Women's Double Sculls race was another closely contested final, with Peterborough City, Leicester RC, and Lea Rowing Club battling it out, deciding the winners by several lengths.
The Open Band 1 Single Sculls and the Women's Band 2 Pairs
In the Open Band 1 Single Sculls, Evans from Leeds RC claimed the top spot, while the Women's Band 2 Pairs was won by another Leeds RC crew.
The Open Band 3 Single Sculls and the Open Explore Coxed Quads
The Open Band 3 Single Sculls had a nail-biting finish, with Mullins of Burway RC edging out his Marlow RC opposition by just one foot in the opening heat. Meanwhile, the Open Explore Coxed Quads race saw Maidenhead RC take the victory.
The Maidenhead Summer Regatta
The Maidenhead Summer Regatta, featuring a variety of boat classes catering to both junior and senior rowers, had 500m racing upstream throughout the day. The first race of the day was for the Open Explore Coxed Quads, with Maidenhead 'Boeg' taking the early lead.
Unfortunately, detailed performance or results data for the Maidenhead Summer Regatta was not found in the available sources. However, it's clear that Leeds Rowing Club continued their dominance, with 'Boeg' winning the opening race and the final of the Open Explore Coxed Quads.
The Open Band 1 Eights and the Band 1 Women's Quadruple Sculls
The final of the Open Band 1 Eights at the Maidenhead Summer Regatta was an extremely close race, with two Maidenhead RC composite crews going toe to toe with other clubs. In the Band 1 Women's Quadruple Sculls, a composite crew of Glasgow University BC, Strathclyde Park RC, Leeds University BC, and Strathclyde Park RC took the victory.
Other Notable Performances
Nottingham RC's Hartley won the Open Band 2 Single Sculls at the Maidenhead Summer Regatta, while Leeds RC also won both the gold and bronze medals in the Women's J14 Double Sculls at the 2025 PCRC Summer Regatta.
In conclusion, the 2025 rowing season saw Leeds Rowing Club dominate the PCRC Summer Regatta and the Maidenhead Summer Regatta, taking home numerous medals and strong performances across multiple categories and age groups. The regattas provided exciting races and close finishes, making them a highlight of the summer rowing season.
'In both regattas, the 2025 PCRC Summer Regatta and the Maidenhead Summer Regatta, Leeds Rowing Club showcased their prowess in sports, leaving a mark in the rowing category.'
'Leeds Rowing Club's success in sports extended to the 2025 PCRC Summer Regatta, where they excelled in rowing events such as the Open Band 1 Single Sculls and the Women's Band 2 Pairs.'
