Henley Town and Visitors’ Regatta
Henley Town and Visitors’ Regatta is a regatta for club, school and masters crews rowed on the Thames at Henley. It uses part of the same reach as Henley Royal Regatta but is an entirely separate event with its own committee.
Four regattas on one reach
The stretch of river below Henley Bridge hosts four regattas each summer.
| Regatta | Who it is for |
|---|---|
| Henley Women’s Regatta | Women’s crews at every level |
| Henley Royal Regatta | Open, club, student and junior crews |
| Henley Masters Regatta | Masters crews, by age band |
| Henley Town and Visitors’ Regatta | Local and visiting club crews |
Only the Royal Regatta uses the full course of 1 mile 550 yards. The others race over shorter distances on the same water.
Format
Racing is side by side and knockout, as at the Royal Regatta, with events across a wide range of ages and standards. For many rowers it is the chance to race on the Henley reach without having to qualify.
Watching
The towpath on the Berkshire bank is open to walkers. There are no enclosures on the scale of the Royal Regatta, and the atmosphere is that of a town event.