THE HENLEY WHALERS are crew of 'Molly'

They enjoy rowing and sailing for leisure, fun and competition, in a modern, light-weight, 10-oared whale-boat, whilst philosphising on all imaginable topics!
When & Where? Most Wednesday evenings at Henley-on-Thames (and at other times and places).

Anyone can do it. - No particular fitness or special kit required.

Leave frustrations behind for a couple of hours. . .

DON'T JUST IMAGINE - Come and .....

Try it! - Total beginners are welcome - Use this link to enquire.

Or try a Row or Sail on a Weekend. - Usually the 2nd Sunday each month, generally in the Henley area. Pub lunch, or picnic at anchor in a sunny backwater. Information and Reports

What else do they do? Can anyone join? - First read "Who are we - What do we do?"
To enquire about joining us (no previous experience is necessary) and accurate details of our meeting place, use this link.

Coming soon

Sunday 4th Sept. Disabled regatta then to slipway prior to Dorestaad.
September 8th to 12th. Dorestad Raid.
September 15th. Wednesday. Slipway launch + GRR practice > UTRC
Sat 18th or Sun 19th. GRR practice.
September 22nd. Wednesday. UTRC. GRR practice > slipway for GRR.
Saturday 25th Sept. Great River Race.

Our summer calendar ends here and we return to regular Wednesday evening rowing and regular "Second-Sunday" outings.
There is some interest in more sailing and possible Saturday+Sunday away outings. Watch this space.

September 29th. Normal Wednesday evening row.

See Future events for more.
Members should check the "Whaler Crew Booking System "
Non-members use this link to enquire.

"Standing Orders"
Weekend Whaling

Usually a local expedition on the second Sunday of each month.
Always fun.
Ideal for beginners, non-rowing passengers and visitors.

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These are in addition to weekly Wednesday whaling and major events

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