Although the Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta cannot take place this weekend, we can announce that Virtual Punting in Canoes will be available to all. Whilst this cannot hope to replace the Regatta, we hope that it will kindle enough memories of the fellowship and fun enjoyed by so many at this time of year to […]
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W&SR 2020 Cancelled
It is with the deepest of regret that we have decided to cancel this year’s Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta. When we wrote to friends and supporters at the end of April, we were hopeful that leaving the decision until the end of May might allow us to respond to better news. After all, much of […]
Save the date
Please note an important date for your social diaries…! The biennial fundraiser party for the Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta is taking place on Saturday 9th November 2019. This year the event will be held at Hurst Village Hall and will include some food, drinks, dancing and some incredible auction prizes! This event is always a […]
2019 Silver Rudder
Check out the 2019 edition of the Regatta Newsletter the Silver Rudder. Crammed full of action-packed photos from the 2019 Regatta and Swim plus all the winners!
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR WSR 2019
As a Committee, we are aware that weather conditions are likely to be unfavourable for this weekend’s Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta. At present, we are expecting to hold the Regatta as planned. Any change to this advice (such as cancelling the regatta) will be published on our website by 0500 Friday 9 August 2019. If […]
Not long now…
We’re in the final stretch before the Regatta starts on 9th August. Practices are under way and programmes will be available from 1st August. For any competitors wanting to book a practice, from both Wargrave & Shiplake banks, full details on timings and how to book can be found HERE.
Regatta Entries Now OPEN!
Entries for the 2019 Regatta are now OPEN! Regatta entries will remain open until 7pm on Tuesday 16th July. Please read the full Conditions of Entry and Age Requirements to ensure you are correctly entering crews for each event.
150th Club April 2019 Winners
We are delighted to announce that the winners of our latest 150th Anniversary Club draw (April 2019) are as follows: 1st Prize of £118.13 went to number 362nd Prize of £33.75 went to number 233rd Prize of £16.88 went to number 12 Congratulations to all. If you want to be in with a chance to […]
2018 Silver Rudder
Check out the 2018 edition of the Regatta Newsletter the Silver Rudder. Crammed full of action-packed photos from the 2018 Regatta and Swim plus all the winners!
It’s Regatta Time!
Come and join us for a fantastic couple of days on the river this weekend. It’s a great and exciting atmosphere at the regatta, with lots to do and fun races to watch, such as ‘punting in canoes’ usually with one of the competitors taking a dive into Thames, to the highly competitive senior Skiffing […]
