HBARC

Welcome to Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club!

Founded in 1887, Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club has a long history of competing in the Coastal Amateur Rowing Association (CARA).

HBARC is a completely different experience from your usual sport clubs. Coastal rowing is a physically tough, deeply rewarding sport. If you’re new to the sport there’s no better place to learn and compete than with HBARC!

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Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club

Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club

Founded in 1887 and still a thriving coastal club, training all year and competing at coastal regattas throughout Kent and Sussex each summer.

Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club

August 20th

Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club
We travelled all the way to Southsea, near Portsmouth, on Saturday. It’s a long way and a long day (with 35 races to get through during the day) but the club had a great day on the beach with good weather and ideal water conditions. It was an event where we raced against Hants&Dorset clubs, which meant 20 clubs competed against each other during the day.Thank you to the club members for helping with setting up boats and helping bring boats in after races and working together as a team. We also want to give a massive shout out and big congratulations to John, who won the day’s coxswain of the day. I think it was the new white, sparkly heart glasses that did it 🤍 Here are the results:🥇(first win of the season) men’s novice four 🥈Mixed J14 quad (1st in CARA)🥈 men’s senior scull (Lewis)🥈 Men’s senior pairs (Bradley & Lewis)🥈 Masters 50 (1st in CARA)🥈 Women’s double sculls (Liz & Maisie)4th men’s senior sculls (Bradley)4th men’s senior four 4th men’s J/S four 4th men’s double sculls (Luke & Alex)5th women’s junior four 5th J16 girls quad (1st in CARA)5th women’s master’s 405th women’s senior four Now we’re in training mode for the South Coast Championships, which will be held in Netley Southampton on Saturday 14 September. #toughracing #newcompetitors #gettingready #champsarenext #southsea … See MoreSee Less

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August 4th

Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club
Yesterday, we honoured two incredible fathers, Ben Wright and Jon Blunt, who’s sons (teddy and Isaac Wright and George and Tom Blunt) joined our club at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Tragically, Jon and Ben passed away from cancer last year, and in their memory, we held a special memorial row at our home regatta.In a touching tribute, two out of the four sons participated in the J16 girls race (non-competitive), symbolising the strength and spirit of their fathers. From now on, Ben and Jon’s names will be read out annually on their trophies at our regatta prize-giving ceremonies, ensuring their legacies live on. This commemoration deeply moved both families and our entire club community.This heartfelt tribute wouldn’t have been possible without the determined efforts of our ex-club captain, Darren White#rowingfamily … See MoreSee Less

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August 4th

Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club
It was our home regatta yesterday and what a day it was! Everything went smoothly, and the weather was perfect. While we did have a few minor hiccups—seats coming off the rails and a blade coming out of the gate—the day was overall a great success for the club and its members.Visiting clubs also had an enjoyable time, and everyone’s efforts paid off beautifully.One of the highlights was commemorating two special families, the Wrights and Blunts, in a memorial row, which will be detailed in a separate post.And did you spot the Lord Mayor of Canterbury and Lady Mayoress walking around the club and even trying out the ergos?We had some great results, including the honour of hosting the Viking Shield regatta in 2025, thanks to everyone’s hard work and dedication 💪🏼. Well done, everyone!Here are the results:🥇 Women’s novice sculls (Maisie now moves up to junior status)🥇 Women’s masters40 🥇 Masters 50+🥇 Men’s senior sculls (Luke)🥇 Men’s viking shield race (Lewis & Brad)🥈J16 boys quad🥈J14 mixed quad🥈J16 girls quad🥈Mens J/S fours🥈Men’s senior sculls (Bradley)🥈 Men’s senior four 🥈 Mens senior pairs 🥈 Women’s double sculls (Poppy & Chloe)🥉 men’s junior pair (Tom & Alex)🥉 Mens junior four 🥉 Women’s junior four 🥉Mens novice four 4th women’s senior pair 4th women’s senior four 5th men’s junior pairs 5th men’s J/S four5th men’s junior four5th Men’s senior pair5th Women’s double sculls We now have two weeks until our next regatta in Southsea (17 August). #winners #hernebay #hernebayregatta #results #coastalrowing #clubsupport … See MoreSee Less

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