History

Home International Regatta became Home International Rowing (HIR) in 2022 as part of the growth of the competition bringing in the Beach Sprints as a new format.

HIR is an annual challenge match between Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. The Teams, which comprise of four separate teams (Senior Men, Senior Women, Junior Men and Junior Women) are selected annually by each nation’s Team Selectors and comprises approximately 60 athletes and 10 coaches and support staff. The HIR provides an opportunity for rowers and coaches alike to gain their first taste of international competition. 2012 Olympic Gold Medallist, Dame Katherine Grainger and 2016 Olympic Silver Medallist Karen Bennett are both veterans of the regatta as is Sir Chris Hoy before making his switch to cycling!