Catch the Great River Race From Chiswick Pier

Over three hundred boats of all shapes and sizes set to row by

As part of the Totally Thames Festival the Great River Race will be run upstream from London Docklands to Ham.

The gruelling 21 mile course attracts both the true racer and the leisure rower. The field includes crews from rowing clubs, councils, schools, livery companies, pubs, youth clubs, police, fire brigades, the Armed Services, banks and other companies.

Around 330 crews from all over the globe take part – all traditional style with a minimum of 4 oars or paddles and carrying a cox and passenger.

You are welcomed by Chiswick Pier Trust to come and watch the Great River Race from Chiswick Pier on Saturday 9 September. The race begins at Docklands at 12.45pm on a “slowest first, fastest last” handicap basis. The first boats should be passing Chiswick Pier by 2.40pm with the winner arriving at Ham at around 3.45pm.

Chiswick Pier offers a wonderful vantage point for spectators and enjoy the Fullers’ bar and refreshments whilst watching the race. The Pier House and bar open at 1.00pm.

For further information on the Pier and how to get there, contact the Chiswick Pier Trust 020 8742 2713, follow them on Twitter @ChiswickPier or visit the Chiswick Pier Trust website.

August 30, 2017