Watersports Events in London

Richmond Regatta on 27 June is one of the Thames’ most prestigious summer regattas, drawing strong fields to race in a beautiful riverside setting.

The WEY Hasler is a popular canoe marathon race forming part of the national Hasler league series. Join paddlers of all levels for a competitive yet welcoming day of racing on the water.

Choose between a 1 Mile or 2 Mile open water swim at the iconic Canary Wharf in London. A brilliant urban swimming challenge with stunning Docklands views and a buzzing event atmosphere.

Swim through the heart of London’s Docklands at this unique open water event based at Docklands Sailing Centre. An unforgettable urban swimming experience with a spectacular city backdrop.

Regional open water swimming championship at the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre in East London.

Boost your coaching skills at the RYA Regional Training Day in West London on 6 July, designed for sailing instructors and race coaches looking to develop.

Richmond hosts a midsummer Hasler marathon race in July, combining competitive paddling with a fantastic riverside setting.

One of the oldest rowing races in the world, Doggetts Coat & Badge Race sees watermen race the Thames in a tradition dating back to 1715.

Lea Autumn Regatta on 6 September rounds off the regatta season at Waltham Abbey with competitive racing on the River Lea.

Join hundreds of crews in the Great River Race, a spectacular 21-mile marathon on the Thames in September — one of London’s most iconic river events.

Iconic annual open water swim in the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park, organised by London Marathon Events. Four distances available including a 1-mile race.

One of the Thames’ classic head races, the Vesta Scullers Head draws single scullers for a thrilling timed processional race through London’s iconic river stretch.

400m pool swim in the London 2012 Aquatics Centre followed by a 5km run through the Olympic Park.

Battle the clock on the water at Teddington in this November head race, a popular processional time trial on the Thames for rowing crews of all abilities.

Junior rowing crews take to the Thames in November for this dedicated head race, a key event for developing young rowers to test their speed and endurance.

The Fours Head is one of the biggest processional races on the Thames, with hundreds of coxed and coxless fours battling the clock from Putney.

Veteran rowers take on the Thames in this prestigious November head race, a fantastic opportunity for experienced crews to test themselves over a classic course.