22nd to 24th May 2026

An unforgettable three days at Dorney Lake!

I want to thank everyone involved with making the 77th NSR the biggest and the most exciting on and off the water!

 

Each day brought racing drama and excitement as crews delivered superb performances in time trials and side by side races. I would like to thank every coach and parent behind the crews, after a difficult winter, with so much time off the water; the crews were very well prepared to manage in difficult conditions.

 

Close finishes came thick and fast on all three days, and we were delighted to see 61 different clubs and schools winning medals.

 

Trying to win is important, it is what makes competition fun, but I also want to commend every single competitor for their performances.  To those who were here for the first time, to those for whom this was their last NSR:  thank you for bringing the best version of yourself to the regatta – keep rowing and enjoying the excitement of competition.

Re-watch every race now!The racing was exciting on all three days with close finishes every day. We were delighted to once again work with Giggabox to deliver National Schools’ Regatta to you, wherever you are in the world! Thank you to our Commentary team who brought everything to life!https://nationalschoolsregatta.giggabox.com/

Close Finishes!

 This is how the final moments of the Championship Girls Eights came to an end!

Gold Hinksey Sculling School

Silver St Edwards School

Bronze Headington School

 

Championship Open Eights B Final which came down to the line for 10th and 11th places…

9th Place Bedford School

10th Place Latymer Upper School

11th Place Dulwich College Boat ClubNational Schools’ Regatta Shop
You can still make a purchase!

Want a memento from NSR? Were you too busy watching the rowing to get to the NSR Shop? Don’t worry you can still purchase something special to wear all year with pride!

 

Did you know that the National Schools’ Regatta Shop has been a key feature of the regatta for over 30 years? We are very proud that all profits from the shop support the development of junior rowing across the United Kingdom through grants awarded to junior rowing programmes.   By supporting the NSR Shop, you are enabling NSR to continue to broaden access to rowing for the next generation of junior rowers.AllMarkOne
Save this weekend’s memories, forever!Ultra HD Video – For those looking to try their hand at an end of season video, become a TikTok star or relive your NSR memories, we recorded every Time Trial crew racing across all three days. These videos are now available to order in 4K slowmo.University Prize Givers – thank you!

Regatta Village – thank you!Row Show – thank you!A big shout-out to all the rowing equipment businesses helping the coaches and competitors at National Schools’ Regatta with repairs, advice, and spare parts! We’re lucky to have such a supportive community of boat manufacturers, who go the extra mile to ensure that every junior racer is well-equipped.HUDSON