Great River Race. Courtesy of Stuart Wolff

The Great River Race

When: 13 Sep 2008 (annual)

Where: River Thames

Opening Hours: Starting cannon 2.05pm

Address: Thames River Pageants, M B Aries, Thames Marina, Portsmouth Rd, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT6 5QD

Phone: +44 (0) 20 8398 9057

Fax: +44 (0) 20 8398 9057

E-mail: stuart.wolff@virgin.net

Web site: Great River Race Website

Gigs, skiffs, Chinese dragon boats, Hawaiian war canoes, Viking longboats, Irish curraghs, shallops, wherries, whalers and more provide a wonderful spectacle on the Thames at the annual Great River Race. The race roots out the UK's Traditional Boat Champion.

The race goes from Richmond, just below Ham House, about 3/4 of a mile upriver from Richmond bridge, to Island Gardens, opposite Greenwich Pier, in a wide sweep through the centre of London along the River Thames, ending up at Island Gardens, directly opposite the Cutty Sark.

Tourist Office

British Tourist Authority
Thames Tower, Black's Rd, Hammersmith, London W6 9EL
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8846 9000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8563 0302