Skiff Championships Regatta
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The Skiff Championships Regatta is the premier skiff racing regatta on the River Thames in England. It is held at annually at Henley on the August Bank Holiday.
The regatta was originally held at Teddington, but in recent times has been held at Henley. The course is approximately 800 metres down stream, starting just downstream of Henley Bridge and finishing at the Remenham Club clubhouse, whence the regatta is organised. The Upper Thames Rowing Club facilities are also made available for the regatta.
The regatta is run under the rules of the Skiff Racing Association and there are five Championship events - Gentlemen's Singles and Doubles, Ladies Singles and Doubles and Mixed Doubles. There is also a full regatta programme for all other status levels. Many former champions have been rowers in Great Britain Olympic and National teams.
Past and present Presidents of the regatta are
- H Pullman
- F S Lowe
- J E Edgecombe
- C W Wise
- K E Foat
- F J Rosewell ( -1974)
- V A C Wood (1975-1992)
- R F Thompson (1993-2002)
- D W Gramolt (2003-
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[edit] References
- British Rowing Almanack (All years)
