The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Rowing preview: 2023 Henley Royal Regatta
06.27.2023 | Rowing
Texas will race two eights at the prestigious regatta.
Rowing Preview: 2023 Henley Royal Regatta
When: June 27-July 2
Where: River Thames, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
Watch: www.youtube.com/@HenleyRoyalRegatta
Overview: Texas Rowing will be competing at the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta held annually on the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, England.
First held in 1839, the event has been held annually ever since, with the exception of the years affected by the two World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally staged by the mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main purpose. The Regatta took place on a single afternoon but proved so popular with oarsmen that the racing lasted for two days from 1840. Today, the regatta is staged for six days, ending on the first Sunday in July.
Format: Races in the regatta are a knockout format in which two crews race head-to-head to advance to the next round. The course is 2,112 meters long and marked by two lanes of wooden bars.
Who: Texas will race two eights at the Henley Royal Regatta, one in the Remenham Challenge Cup and another in the Island Challenge Cup.
The Longhorns will first see action on Thursday in the Island Challenge when the Horns race the winner of Wednesday's opening round matchup featuring Syracuse and Oxford Brookes University.
In the Remenham Challenge, Texas will kick things off on Friday when they compete against Hollandia Roeiclub of the Netherlands.