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The Remenham Club is a private members club near the village of Remenham on the Berkshire bank of the River Thames near Henley-on-Thames, on the reach of the river that plays host to the annual Henley Royal Regatta. [1] Up to 2,000 members and visitors attend annually to watch the regatta. [2]
It was formed in 1909 by members of six amateur rowing clubs (known as the "founding clubs") on the River Thames:
- Kingston Rowing Club
- London Rowing Club
- Molesey Boat Club
- Staines Boat Club
- Thames Rowing Club
- Twickenham Rowing Club
The seventh founding club, Vesta Rowing Club, was invited to join shortly after the second World War. [1] Although originally open to any past or present member of a rowing club affiliated to the Amateur Rowing Association, in 1947 membership was restricted to members of the founding clubs. Currently, those wishing to join must have raced competitively for a period of years with their founding club, won enough status points, and displayed sufficient proficiency in oarsmanship to qualify. [1]
Remenham Club is a social club only as members are not allowed to race under the club's name. However, it does host the annual Remenham Challenge, a head race reserved for members of the founding clubs and close associates. [3]
Situated approximately halfway down the Henley Royal Regatta course, attendees can watch the regatta from a marquee installed on "the mound". [1] During the regatta, the club also offers a bar, food and, in recent years, a DJ. [2] The bar is staffed by members of Wadham College Boat Club who are in turn considered guests of the club and may attend in future years. [4]
The club acts as the finish line for the Henley Women's Regatta. [5]
