1873 to 1899

Records of the regatta for this year show a list of 25 patrons which include all the leading residents of St. Neots at that time, whilst the event was organised by the committee on behalf of the Rowing Club. Local entries cost 10s Od for open events and 2s 6d and 5s Od for club events. A silver cup called the Ladies’ Cup was awarded as an annual challenge trophy for gig fours; this is still in use and known as the Town Challenge Cup for novice fours. Clubs competing in addition to St Neots during this period were Ely RC, Huntingdon BC, Bedford Argonaut RC, Cambridge Town RC, Lynn RC and several Cambridge College clubs. Read more

1900 to 1949

A special event known as the ‘Wounded Soldiers Regatta’ was held in July. It was organised by available Rowing Club members led by WS Wright and included single and double sculling with a special ‘Patients and Nurses’ double sculls event. Pleasure-type craft were loaned by local residents. Read more

1950 to 1985

The club considered the possibility of purchasing the Regatta Field, which was to be put up for sale at £6,000. No decision was made and the field was later taken over by the Urban District Council. A discussion was held with the Ouse Valley River Club regarding the use of the river, particularly on Sundays. It was agreed that the Rowing Club should have priority on Sunday mornings and the River Club would have the afternoons, whilst contact would be maintained regarding regattas and special events. Read more