Thames Ditton Regatta was established in 1948. It remains a very popular event in the British rowing calendar. The charm of our traditional riverside setting, with home-catering, attracts a full entry from schools, clubs and universities from around the UK. Over 200 entries are received each year. Racing takes place upstream on a 1000-metre course that passes alongside Hampton Court Palace.
It’s regatta day! Or not, as things have turned out. So some of the volunteers have brought you a garden-based version which we hope will remind you if its charms.
Please note: no social distancing guidelines were broken in the making of this film – where you see two people together, they live in the same house.
UPDATE (21 March 2020): Thames Ditton Regatta 2020 (which would have been on Saturday, 16 May) has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation.
We look forward to meeting the competitors, coaches and officials who make this such a fun event in 2021. In the mean time, stay safe and healthy.
