Henley Royal Regatta and Henley Women's Regatta announce new events for 2026

Henley Royal Regatta: “Redefining Excellence”

Changes: 1981 marked the first year that women were permitted to race at the Henley Royal Regatta in its then 142-year history. As a test, invitation events were offered for women’s double sculls and coxed fours over 1,500 metres. The latter was won by the US 1980 Olympic crew pictured here. 11 December 2025By Tim Koch Tim Koch looks at HRR’s annual David Bowie moment when they bring in ch-ch-changes. If you can remember when boats were made out…

Henley Royal Regatta and Henley Women's Regatta announce new events for 2026

In a final step towards gender parity, Henley Royal Regatta has announced three new Women’s sculling events for the 2026 regatta. The new introductions will be Quadruple Sculls events in the Intermediate, Club and Student categories at the 2026 Regatta, taking place from 30 June – 5 July. On the same day, Henley Women’s Regatta unveiled it’s Regatta and Eligibility Rules for 2026, and announced the creation of two new events for aspirational aca…