Thames Ditton Regatta

About

Thames Ditton Regatta was established in 1948. It remains a very popular event in the British rowing calendar. The charm of our traditional riverside setting, with home-catering, attracts a full entry from schools, clubs and universities from around the UK. Over 200 entries are received each year. Racing takes place upstream on a 1000-metre course that passes alongside Hampton Court Palace.

Restriction Notice

Teddington reach - Ferry Road, Thames Ditton to the River Mole confluence.

• The navigation channel will be established on the right hand, Hampton Court side of the river.
• Racing boats will be using a buoyed channel between Ferry Road, Thames Ditton and the River Mole confluence on the left hand, Thames Ditton side of the river.
• Regatta boards will mark the upstream and downstream extent of the racing course.
• Racing will commence at 8am and will be finished by 7:30pm.
• Masters of all boats should maintain a safe speed and lookout between Ferry Road, Thames Ditton and the River Mole confluence.
• All boats must be navigated in accordance with any instructions given from Environment Agency officers, control points or patrol launches.
• Masters of all boats should be aware that they are responsible for avoiding collision and should use all available means appropriate to the circumstances and conditions to decide if there is a risk of immediate danger and avoid it.
• A number of safety boats will be in attendance operating just outside the regatta channel. In the navigation channel, masters of all boats must be prepared to give way to the safety boats if they are involved in a rescue.
• All directions as to river left and river right are given looking upstream.