The regatta, a staple in the summer sporting and social calendar, will run from Tuesday, June 30, to Sunday, July 5.

The event is set to draw thousands of visitors over its six-day duration, promising more than 300 races featuring international-standard competitors, including Olympic rowers and newcomers to the regatta.

The Henley Royal Regatta, with a history spanning more than 185 years, is known for its tradition and lively atmosphere, providing spectators with a chance to unwind and relish the day.

Henley Royal Regatta is a pinnacle event within both the rowing season and the summer sporting calendar, with legendary British rowers and past Olympian champions such as Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE in attendance.

The Regatta is steeped in tradition and strives to create an uplifting environment that enables spectators to relax and fully enjoy the day.

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned Member, the Regatta is sure to offer you a great day out – with plenty of racing action and an electric atmosphere.

The regatta is not just about the sport; it also offers high-quality service, including food and entertainment throughout the day.

Tickets for the Regatta Enclosure can be purchased at https://www.hrr.co.uk/book-tickets/, starting at £38 per person.

Spectators can enjoy the event for free along the riverbank.

For those unable to attend, a video preview of the event is available.

Those wishing to attend and cover the Regatta can apply for accreditation.

The club scooped the Best Club 2025 award in recognition of its progress in adventurous training and diving delivery over the past year.

The award reflects the persistent work and dedication of the club’s instructors, committee members, and divers.

The club scooped the Best Club 2025 award (Image: MOD Crown Copyright)

The AGM also saw individual recognition for personnel from the club.

The Paul Goodwin Award for RAF Scuba Diver of the Year went to one of the club members, Air Specialist 1 (T) Blair, acknowledging their exceptional commitment and contribution to the RAF scuba community.

Showcasing the club’s creativity, the Videography Award was secured by the club for their high-quality media productions.

The winning entry was presented to Mr Phil Blake of Airtanker and captured the professionalism, teamwork and unique opportunities RAF Scuba continues to provide.

The Paul Goodwin Award for RAF Scuba Diver of the Year went to one of the club members, Air Specialist 1 (T) Blair (Image: MOD Crown Copyright)

The success underscores the positive impact of adventurous training in personnel development, building teamwork and resilience.

With approximately 5,800 service personnel, 300 civilian staff, and 1,200 contractors, RAF Brize Norton is the largest RAF Station.

RAF Brize Norton Sub Aqua Club also won the Videography Award (Image: MOD Crown Copyright)

Located in Oxfordshire, the station is home to the RAF’s Air Mobility Force, Air-to-Air Refuelling forces, and hosts several lodger and reserve units.

With a mixed fleet of aircraft, the station provides rapid global mobility.

RAF Brize Norton supports UK overseas operations and exercises, as well as Air-to-Air Refuelling support for fast jet aircraft, both on operations and in support of UK Homeland Defence.

The FT Nikkei UK Ekiden will take place for the third time on June 12 along a 112km stretch of the Thames Path.

Anna Dingley, founder and CEO of the FT Nikkei UK Ekiden, said: “The UK Ekiden is a truly special race, and it is a team race, which people can aspire to be part of.

“University teams must qualify, while corporate teams support the event and compete alongside them.

“With costs covered for universities and mixed teams representing their institutions, it creates a high-performance, inclusive environment.

“Introducing qualification has elevated the competition even further.

“We already have a waiting list, and it’s fast becoming a standout fixture in the student sporting calendar.”

Starting at Brocas Field in Windsor and finishing at King’s Meadow in Reading, this year’s event promises to be its most competitive yet.

It will feature 35 teams – including 17 qualifying university teams from across the UK – running in a relay format using the traditional Japanese tasuki sash.

The event has been licensed by England Athletics for the first time.

Athletes will navigate footpaths, fields, gates and bridges in a true test of endurance.

Last year’s winners, Japan’s Ritsumeikan University, secured victory after Oxford was disqualified for failing to complete the tasuki handover in the designated area.

Matt Seddon, athletics director for the FT Nikkei UK Ekiden, said: “The UK Ekiden tests which institution is truly the best in endurance running.

“Success depends on the strength of the team, not the individual—there’s nowhere to hide.

“It showcases distance running in its purest form: a point-to-point relay.”

In addition to the university competition, 18 corporate and community teams will take part in the event.

Ms Dingley said: “It’s a notoriously challenging time for graduates entering the job market, and the headlines can be pretty discouraging.

“At the UK Ekiden, we’re proud that our corporate partners don’t just fund the event and student participation—they also engage directly with students.

“This year, we’re introducing informal talks in the race village where sponsors share their career journeys and offer practical advice, helping students better understand the opportunities ahead of them.”

Supported by the Financial Times and Nikkei, the event aims to promote university running and strengthen ties between the UK and Japan through sport.

Each year, the race highlights a different Japanese prefecture to introduce UK audiences to new regions of Japan.

This year’s event will focus on Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by an earthquake in 2024.

Participants will receive prizes from the region and a commemorative medal featuring a poem from the local community.