8 lanes on a 2,000m lake

Set at Dorney Lake in Eton, near Windsor, Marlow Regatta benefits from world-class facilities, including a 2,000m course that famously hosted the London 2012 Olympic Games.

As one of the major events in the British Rowing calendar, the regatta attracts a large and competitive entry from schools, clubs and universities across the UK, as well as international crews preparing for Henley Royal Regatta just down the road.

Unlike many events, Marlow Regatta operates independently rather than being run by a single rowing club, and is instead organised by a dedicated committee of volunteers on behalf of its subscribers.

Held on a Saturday two weeks before Henley Royal Regatta, it serves as a key milestone in the season and, for some crews, represents the final opportunity to pre-qualify for Henley Royal.

Throughout the day, racing runs from 08:30 to 19:00, with both morning and afternoon sessions featuring time trials followed by finals; crews first compete in two adjacent lanes during the time trials, with the fastest progressing to the eight-lane finals.