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Remenham Challenge will take place at 2pm on Saturday 14th December 2024. Clubs will be contacted about arrangements soon, race documents and timings for 2024 are updated here . Entries will once again be managed through BROE and are due to open early November.
Dates for members' diary: Friday June 21st - last bookings for lunch Friday June 28th qualifiers - club is open for members and guests (casual dress) Saturday June 29th noon until 4pm - club is open for competitors and supporters (casual dress) Sunday June 30th 11:45am - AGM (Regatta attire) Tuesday July 2nd - Sunday July 7th Henley Royal Regatta
The Committee has updated the Card of Arrangements for this year containing all the essential information for Regatta week. A simplified Do's and Don'ts card is provided for Members and their Guests. Members are reminded to check the dress code and make sure their guests are aware. Members' metal badges and a hard copy of the Card of Arrangements will be posted out in the coming week. Lunch, badge and parking sales are now open online for members and those on the waiting list . The committee looks forward to seeing you on the Remenham Club lawn in the summer.
The Remenham Club
“One of the new features on the course is the charming little bungalow erected by the Remenham Club on the towpath side, just below the Grosvenor Club enclosure. Its position is in its way unrivalled, for it is the only place from which it is possible to see both the start and the finish of every race” Field magazine - 8th July 1911
The Remenham Club is a membership of the founding clubs - London Rowing Club, Vesta Rowing Club, Thames Rowing Club, Twickenham Rowing Club, Kingston Rowing Club, Molesey Boat Club and Staines Boat Club.
Henley Regatta
ROWING AT HENLEY
As the Regatta was instituted long before national or international rowing federations were established, it occupies a unique position in the world of rowing. It has its own rules and is not subject to the jurisdiction either of the governing body of rowing in the U.K. (British Rowing) or of the International Rowing Federation (F.I.S.A.), but is proud of the distinction of being officially recognised by both these bodies.
For more information visit the Henley Royal Regatta website.
REGATTA HISTORY...
Henley Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since, except during the two World Wars. Originally staged by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main purpose.
The 1839 Regatta took place on a single afternoon but proved so popular with oarsmen that the racing lasted for two days from 1840. In 1886 the Regatta was extended to three days and to four in 1906. Since 1928 its increased popularity meant entries exceeded the permitted numbers in several events, and so Qualifying Races are now held in the week before the Regatta to reduce the number of entries to the permitted maximum. In 1986 the Regatta was extended to five days, with an increase in the maximum entry for certain events.
ROYAL PATRONAGE
In 1851 H.R.H. Prince Albert became the Regatta’s first Royal Patron. Since the death of The Prince Consort, the reigning Monarch has always consented to become Patron. This patronage means the Regatta can be called Henley Royal Regatta.
During the course of its history, the Regatta has often been honoured by visits of members of the Royal Family, of which the most recent was that of H.R.H. The Princess Royal in 2010.
Founding Clubs
The Remenham Club Ltd
Company Registration Number
00115615
Registered Address
Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3DB
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