Watersports Events in South East

Marlow Regatta at Dorney Lake is one of the UK’s top multi-lane regattas, attracting elite and developing crews to the Olympic rowing venue. A superb weekend of high-quality racing.

Paddlers tackle the Falcon Hasler marathon canoe race, part of the national Hasler series offering competitive long-distance racing for all abilities.

Swim England South East Region’s official open water championships at Mercers Lake with age-group racing across multiple distances.

A 2.1km open water swim in the Thames at Henley — swim the famous Henley reach where the rowers race.

Henley Royal Regatta is the world’s most famous rowing event, drawing elite crews from around the globe to race on the iconic Henley reach. Five days of world-class competition, tradition, and riverside spectacle.

Second evening of the Swim the Lake series at Ardingly Reservoir with the same swim and aquathlon distances.

Round 3 of the BKSA Big Air Championship hits Littlehampton Beach, where kiteboarders launch into massive aerial manoeuvres powered by the South Coast winds. A spectacular free-to-watch event right on the seafront.

Littlehampton Beach hosts a round of the BKSA Big Air Championship in July, with riders competing to pull off the most impressive aerial moves.

Three-day masters regatta at Henley-on-Thames. Rowers aged 27+ race on the famous reach — one of the highlights of the masters rowing calendar.

Kingston Regatta on the Thames at Kingston upon Thames is a vibrant summer rowing event with racing for all levels. A wonderful day of competition in one of London’s most attractive riverside settings.

Two-day regatta on the Thames at Molesey, Surrey. A well-attended summer regatta for South East clubs.

A 1.5km midsummer swim in the Thames at Henley — shorter distance option in the popular Henley Swim series.

Staines Regatta on 25 July is a popular Thames summer regatta offering great racing and a lively atmosphere for competitors and spectators alike.

Experience regatta racing in the iconic rowing town of Henley-on-Thames in August, where local tradition and competitive spirit come together on the famous stretch of river.

Maidenhead Regatta returns on 8 August with thrilling side-by-side racing on the Thames — a highlight of the summer rowing calendar.

Long-distance Thames swim with 5.5km, 9km and 13km options along the Marlow/Henley stretch. One of the UK’s premier river swims.

Open water swim and aquathlon in Dartford, Kent. Swim in the lakes with run options — perfect for both swimmers and multi-sport athletes.

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.