Watersports Events in South East

Oxford City Regatta brings fast-paced multi-lane racing to the heart of Oxford on 15 August, attracting clubs from across the region.

The South Coast Championships in Deal on 12 September bring together coastal and beach rowing crews for a day of exciting sea-based racing on the Kent coast.

Head race on the River Medway in Kent. A September time trial for club rowers across the South East.

Challenge yourself at Swim Long – Eton Dorney on 20 September, an open water swimming event at the iconic Olympic venue near Windsor.

Reading Small Boats Head on 10 October is a popular autumn time trial on the Thames, ideal for smaller crews looking to test their pace.

Prestigious sculling head race on the Thames at Weybridge. The Silver Sculls is a classic autumn time trial for single scullers.

Crews race against the clock on the Thames near Shillingford at this late October head race, one of the final autumn time trials on the Upper Thames.

Autumn head race at Henley-on-Thames. Single scullers race on the famous Henley reach in this popular October time trial.

Small boat crews race against the clock on the Thames at Kingston in this November head race, a popular autumn time trial in south-west London.

Round off the paddling season with the Charles Hicks Challenge in November, a well-loved canoe marathon event that tests late-season fitness and grit.

Late-season head race on the Thames at Wallingford. Fours and eights race in this popular winter fixture for club rowers.

Close out the rowing year at the Remenham Challenge in December, a unique late-season regatta held near the famous Henley stretch of the Thames.