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Blazers and boaters at the ready for Henley Royal Regatta

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Thousands of athletes and spectators are set to descend on Henley-on-Thames for the town’s world-renowned royal regatta, which begins on Tuesday.

The Henley Royal Regatta dates back to 1839, and sees crews from across the globe take part in more than 400 races across its six-day programme.

British Rowing said this year’s event had seen a record-breaking 862 entries from 21 nations – with some of the world’s top Olympic rowers set to take part.

But the regatta is much more than just the racing, with supporters donning their best rowing blazers and boater hats as they take in all of the off-the-water entertainment along the Berkshire bank of the River Thames.

Richard Phelps, chair of the committee for Henley Royal Regatta, said this year’s entries had “topped the charts”.

The record number of participants – which include nine reigning Olympic champions – would “make for some nail-biting races on the iconic” course he added.

Races are held across a one mile and 550 yard (2,112 metres) course and take place across the week – concluding on Sunday.


BBC News

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