The Henley Royal Regatta is to introduce three new events for women to the 2017 race schedule.
This exciting development will mean there will be equal events for men and women in the open categories of the world renowned Regatta without impact on the duration of the event, which will retain its current five day format.
Women's Fours
FOR FOUR OARS
The same rules apply as for The Remenham Challenge Cup.
Women's Pairs
FOR PAIR OARS
Open to eligible members of any club established at least one year before the closing date for entries, subject to the following: No crew shall compete in this event unless, at the date of entry, it is at least of British Rowing Senior status, or equivalent standard, in rowing.
Women's Double Sculls
FOR DOUBLE SCULLERS
Open to eligible members of any club established at least one year before the closing date for entries, subject to the following: No crew shall compete in this event unless, at the date of entry, it is at least of British Rowing Senior status, or equivalent standard, in sculling.
Rule 41 - Change
The Stewards have decided to replace the existing Rule 41(e):
with the following: