Lea Rowing Club

Lea Rowing Club is a rowing club based in Hackney, London, U.K. on the River Lea.

Lea Rowing Club
Lea Rowing Club, Spring Hill, Clapton
LocationHackney, London, U.K.
Coordinates51.573197°N 0.059176°W / 51.573197; -0.059176
Home water
  • River Lea
  • London Regatta Centre
Founded1980
Key people
  • Dave Porter(President)
  • Gràinne Maguire Connelly(Captain)
AffiliationsBritish Rowing
boat code - LEA
Websitewww.learc.org.uk
Events
  • Lea Spring Regatta (April)
  • Lea Autumn Regatta (September)

Founded in 1980 by the merger of several clubs, it is now the largest club in East London, catering for adults and children who want to compete at the highest level nationally and internationally, as well as those who want to enjoy rowing socially. In 2022, the club won the British Rowing "Club of the Year" award.

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