Staines amateur regatta

Staines amateur regatta

Staines Amateur Regatta is a rowing regatta, on the River Thames in England which takes place in Staines, Middlesex on the reach between Staines and Silvery Sands near Penton Hook Lock.

The regatta takes place in the 4th weekend in July and attracts top crews from around the UK. The regatta currently takes place on the 500-metre downstream course from St Peter's Church until 'Silvery Sands'.

Staines Amateur Regatta was established in 1850 one year before Staines Boat Club, and whilst they are two different organisations, SBC members now act as volunteers in running the regatta. The regatta itself has run in several different guises, including a longer 1500m, and 1000m course - currently it is a "sprint" regatta at 500m. The regatta is launch umpired.

See also

* Rowing on the River Thames

External links

* [http://www.stainesregatta.com/ Regatta website]
* [http://www.stainesboatclub.co.uk/ Staines Boat Club website]


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