Rowers are invited to come to Reading Amateur Regatta and compete in Reading’s best rowing event on the river Thames. Separate events are held on Saturday (over 1500 metres) & Sunday (over 1000 metres). On both days, there will be a buoyed 2 lane course, providing a real testing ground for all crews:  every race must be won to reach the final!

In 2023, the Reading Amateur Regatta will be held on the 2^nd weekend in June on Saturday 10^th and Sunday 11^th.

The regatta is a great weekend out for rowers, family, friends and the general public who can come along and watch the racing for free. The Thames promenade allows you to walk the complete length of the course giving excellent race viewing opportunities. Race commentary will be provided during the day. Refreshments can be purchased in the marquee throughout the day.

The regatta provides crews with an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the skills and high demands of one-to-one racing. In order to get to the final crews will have to win every heat in an event. All winners will be presented with medals. On Saturday, many of the events are also associated with trophies.

Reading Amateur Regatta has a long history (first established in 1842) and is recognised as a major river regatta leading up to Henley Royal Regatta. As such, results achieved by crews at Reading Amateur Regatta contribute to Henley qualifying status. In addition, with the regatta being held in the immediate run-up before Henley Women’s Regatta, top international women’s crews use Reading Amateur Regatta as one of their final warm-up events.

Reading Amateur Regatta will be held under the rules of British Rowing and the British Rowing Rules of Racing will apply. Further the regatta conforms to the 'RowSafe' guide. The draw will be published on the Tuesday in advance of the regatta and results will published live on this website!

The popularity of the regatta is such that the regatta has a full racing program from approximately 9.00am until 7.00pm on both Saturday and Sunday!

If you have any questions about the regatta, please contact: The Regatta Committee

Location & Parking

The Reading Amateur Regatta is held on the river Thames, along the Thames promenade, next to Caversham Bridge in Reading.

ACCESS TO THE REGATTA SITE: The access route is from Thames Side Promenade through the car park behind Reading Rowing Club. Vehicles towing boat trailers or carrying sculling boats will be directed to a designated boat parking area.

NO ACCESS TO ANY VEHICLE WILL BE GRANTED THROUGH RIVERMEAD LESIURE COMPLEX. THERE ARE HEIGHT BARRIERS AND TOLL CAMERAS IN THIS CAR PARK

Reading Amateur Regatta Site Map