Rowing is a prestigious sport that has always been associated with royalty and elite university circles. Schools and universities in the United Kingdom and the United States of America hold many world-class rowing competitions each year. Termed regattas, these competitions have been continued for decades with reverence and loyalty to the sport, which requires perfect balance, harmony and tireless dedication. The Henley Royal Regatta is one such event that draws in members of the British Royal Family, aristocrats, students and thousands of avid rowing enthusiasts.
Founded in 1839, the annual Henley Royal Regatta is held on the River Thames alongside the village Henley-on-Thames in England. Of extreme importance in the calendar of sporting events and in British high society, the Henley Royal Regatta serves as the pinnacle of every rowers career. Competing crews row two abreast on a knock-out basis on a course that stretches one mile and 550 yards (2,112 metres), as opposed to the customary six abreast. The regatta spans over 5 days, commencing with the Qualifying Races, onto The Draw and finally The Competition.
The Henley Royal Regatta 2011 will take place from the 29th of June to the 3rd of July. Races will be held as usual for Eights, Coxless and Coxed Fours, Quadruple Sculls, Coxless Pairs, Double Sculls and Single Sculls. Spectators at this world-famous regatta will witness some of the best crews from some of the oldest and most respected Rowing Clubs fight to win the most coveted trophies of the rowing world. Among the most honourable trophies to be won at the regatta are The Grand Challenge Cup, The Stewards Challenge Cup, The Queen Mother Challenge Cup, The Prince of Wales Challenge Cup and fifteen more.
Tourists wanting to be a part of this highly-respected and celebrated sporting event can find
Luxury London hotel accommodation a short distance away from the location of the competition. The Langham London is an excellent choice for tourists and invitees to the Henley Royal Regatta who wish to stay in a
luxury London hotel during the event. With majestic interiors, exceptional hospitality and many facilities, this hotel will help guests sail into a mood of royalty, grandeur and celebration while they enjoy the regatta.
