Friday 22^nd to Sunday 24^th May 2026

Dorney Lake

The countdown to NSR 2026 has started now in earnest with the marquee bookings having gone live on Sunday 1 February. I am delighted to note that the athletes and crews will have great support, with cheers and encouragement ringing in their ears, as they make their way down the course in search of glory – or the finish line, at least! By the end of that Sunday there were over 60 confirmed bookings. Do not fret if you have not yet booked, the marquee booking remains open on this website.

A huge thank you to all those who have committed to coming along. Your support adds so much to our event – noise, colour, atmosphere – as well as a focal point for clubs and schools to be together and enjoy the camaraderie that competition brings.

I know it is really appreciated by all who race.

Having re-vamped our website and changed our booking system provider, and tested our systems, we were thwarted by a brief glitch on our website hosting platform which caused a system failure at the launch. This was disappointing and very unfortunate. I know this has caused frustration and upset for some and I can only apologise for this. I am very grateful that our developer was on hand and was able to diagnose and solve the issue fairly quickly. By 12:12pm the system was up and running smoothly.

We, as a committee, plan to review our booking system, and in particular the ‘fastest-finger’ nature of pitch allocation, in time for NSR in 2027. We will publicise any changes well in advance.

In the meantime, all coaches, please consult the NSR ‘Invitation for Entries’, which is available on the website.

Good luck with the training, preparation and racing over the next few weeks and months.

Mike Martin

Chairman National Schools’ Regatta

Bookings for Regatta Village, Row Show and University Zone

National Schools’ Regatta returns to Dorney Lake from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2026, bringing together three days of high-quality junior rowing and a broad school and club audience from across the country.

Alongside the racing, the Regatta Village, University Zone, and Row Show provide a central hub for education, equipment, and engagement across the junior rowing community. These areas offer exhibitors and partners the opportunity to connect with athletes, coaches, parents, and schools in a focused and relevant environment throughout the event.

With National Schools’ Regatta firmly established as a key date in the junior rowing calendar, early booking is recommended to secure your place and make the most of the weekend’s footfall and visibility.

Use the link to secure your place.

Become a

National Schools’ Regatta Partner

National Schools’ Regatta offers national and local organisations a distinctive opportunity to engage with a large and relevant audience, including more than 5,000 participants aged 11–18 and around 10,000 spectators across three days.

The event is also followed by a wider audience through the live stream of racing from Dorney Lake, the London 2012 Olympic venue.

A partnership with National Schools’ Regatta supports a registered charity that delivers the UK’s largest junior rowing event and reinvests in the sport through its grant-making programme, helping to grow and sustain junior rowing across the country. It is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that connects young people with rowing nationwide.

Whether your aim is to raise brand awareness, launch a product, develop new business we have a range of partnership options is available, including: