Remenham Club

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The Remenham Club is a private members club near the village of Remenham on the Berkshire bank of the River Thames near Henley-on-Thames, on the reach of the river that plays host to the annual Henley Royal Regatta.

It was formed in 1909 by members of seven founding rowing clubs on the River Thames:

These founding clubs are highly respected in the rowing world and certain members have played an active role in world rowing politics. Membership is open to members of the founding clubs who have raced competitively for a period of years with their founding club, won enough status points, and displayed sufficient proficiency in oarsmanship to qualify.

Remenham Club is a social club only as members are not allowed to race under the club's name.

Situated approximately halfway down the Henley Royal Regatta course, a marquee is conveniently placed on "the mound" during the regatta, which allows members to look down at the throngs squeezing past on the towpath and, due to the restricted number of guest tickets available, offers a good view of the racing throughout the whole five days without ever getting uncomfortably busy.

The club acts as the finish line for the Henley Women's Regatta.