page_title: Henley Royal Regatta
section_title: Spectators
hierarchical_section_title: Henley Royal Regatta / Spectators
caption_attribution_description: English: Temple Island on the River Thames — the start of Henley Royal Regatta, Henley-on-Thames, England. The island is hired out for corporate entertainment during the Regatta. Photograph taken 1 July 2004.
context_page_description: Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. It was established on 26 March 1839. It differs from the three other regattas rowed over approximately the same course, Henley Women's Regatta, Henley Masters Regatta and Henley Town and Visitors' Regatta, each of which is an entirely separate event.
  The regatta lasts for five days ending on the first weekend in July. Races are head-to-head knock out competitions, raced over a course of 1 mile 550 yards. The regatta regularly attracts international crews to race. The most prestigious event at the regatta is the Grand Challenge Cup for Men's Eights, which has been awarded since the regatta was first staged.
  As the regatta pre-dates any national or international rowing organisation, it has its own rules and organisation, although it is recognised by both British Rowing and FISA. The regatta is organised by a self-perpetuating body of Stewards, who are largely former rowers themselves. One Exception to this rule is that the Mayor of Henley-on Thames Council is an ex-officio Steward.
context_section_description: The racing can be viewed from a number of locations along both banks of the Thames. Areas open to the general public are generally on the Berkshire (towpath) side of the river. Viewing opportunities on the other side of the river (Buckinghamshire) side are limited to the Phyllis Court club, private residences and areas for corporate entertainment. A channel of the river remains open throughout the regatta, hence racing can also be viewed from boats although mooring is tightly restricted.
caption: Temple Island — the start of the regatta course
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