Regattas Along The Thames
The River Thames is a very social river. Regattas are mainly amateur competitions but can also be championships for a particular area or type of boat.They are considered great opportunities for leisure and for promoting rowing.
Regattas consist of a series of boat races with other social activities such as dragon boat racing (Marlow Town Regatta). The regatta is regarded as part of the English social season and Henley is national institution. Since the first Regatta in 1839 (Royal from 1851), Henley Regatta has been the focus of national and international rowing competition. Each year it attracts the best crews from around the world to a unique sporting and social event which now engages more spectators than ever before.
The Marlow Town Regatta 16 Jun 2025. Combines a traditional rowing Regatta and its garden party ambiance with a ‘family day’ of Dragon Boat racing.
Marlow Regatta 26 Jun 2025. (not to be confused with Marlow Town Regatta) is one of the major regattas in the British Rowing calendar, it is an independent regatta that isn't run on behalf of a single rowing club, but is organised by a committee of volunteers on behalf of the regatta Subscribers. In 2001, after 145 years on the River Thames in Marlow, the regatta moved to the multi-lane rowing course at Dorney Lake, Eton (near Windsor).
Henley Royal Regatta 30 Jun-58 Jul 2026. The best-known regatta in the world. It is a highlight of both the summer sporting calendar and the social season.
Chertsey and Shepperton Regatta 26 Jul 2025. A regatta for skiff and punt racing held on Dumsey Meadow annually at the end of July or beginning of August. Since its founding over 160 years ago, the regatta has made an important contribution to rowing and punting sports.
Wraysbury & Old Windsor Regatta 2 Aug 2025. ong established annual regatta which includes serious skiff, punt & junior racing alongside some family fun events as well as a beer festival and BBQ
Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta 8/9 Aug 2025. A celebration of traditional boating.
