Established in 1993, Henley Whalers is a group of sailing boat enthusiasts based in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, UK. [1]
Established in 1993, Henley Whalers is a group of sailing boat enthusiasts based in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, UK. [1]
The Henley Whalers have taken part in many events, the most notable being H.M. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames through London, June 3, 2012. [2]
Henley Whalers also formed part of the "sail-past" (by invitation) in front of HM.The Queen at the pageant at Henley on Thames, June 2013. [3]
They also accompanied the Olympic flame in 2012 from Hampton Court to Putney behind Gloriana, the new royal barge. [4]
Other significant events have included; The Vogalonga, Velalonga and Velalonga Raid in Venice, Italy; [5] [6] The Dorestad Raid in the Netherlands; [7] The Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan in Brittany; [8] and in the UK: The Great River Race, [9] The English Raid, [10] [11] and Sail Caledonia. [12]
Many of these are sail-and-oar events, known as raids.
The Henley Whalers' member-base mainly consists of adults, though younger members are encouraged through various youth events. [13] [14]
The Henley Whalers enjoy fixed-seat rowing year-round, from their base at Henley on Thames. [15] They also participate in National and International events, rowing and/or sailing, throughout UK and Europe. [16]
Molly is the Henley Whalers main vessel, built in 2003. The Henley Whalers have sailed Molly in various international competitions throughout Europe, gaining many prizes and accolades. [17] The sail rig (seen in the photo) is trapezial boom lug.
Previous boats have included "Collingwood" and "Lutra-Lutra" (both Montague whalers of British Navy type). [18]
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