As well as hosting the first of three regattas for the BearingPoint Rowing World Cup 2005 and the Coupe de la Jeunesse 2005, an 11-nation European event for junior rowers, Dorney Lake is also the chosen site for three major regattas which used to take place on the river Thames. They have moved to the safer, bigger and world-class facilities at Dorney Lake. Corporate hospitality facilities are available (see Hospitality).

Wallingford
The 2005 event in May was the largest one-day regatta ever staged in the UK, with over 655 crews from throughout the UK taking part and 64 trophies to be had. All ability levels were covered from under-14’s to veterans and novices to GB team members.Click here to visit the Wallingford Regatta website.

Metropolitan
This regatta was inspired by Charles Dickens and his son, who were both involved with London rowing clubs. It was held over two days in early June 2005 and some 700 crews and 2,000 UK athletes took part. Click here to visit the Metropolitan Regatta website.

Marlow
Marlow celebrated its 150 th anniversary in June 2005. The one-day regatta attracted 442 entries including crews from Ireland, The Netherlands, the USA, South Africa and Australia. For some competitors it is the last qualifying event for Henley Regatta soon after. Click here to visit the Marlow Regatta website.