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Glamorous guests donned colourful frocks and traditional suits as they basked in the sunshine on the first day of the Henley Royal Regatta today.
Ladies were seen arriving in pretty pastel dresses while gentlemen donned traditional blazers and straw hats as they kicked off the first day of rowing in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
The excited spectators could be seen lining the banks of the River Thames in hot sunshine to watch the start of the competition.
Glamorous guests donned colourful frocks and traditional suits as they basked in the sunshine on the first day of the Henley Royal Regatta today
Ladies were seen arriving in pretty pastel dresses as they kicked off the first day of rowing in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
The dress code varies between clubs, but in the Steward’s enclosure there is a strict suit, tie and no-jeans policy for men, with women required to wear dresses or skirts with a hemline below the knee.
And today the riverside setting is perfect for Pimms and strawberries and cream as youthful rowers tried to protect themselves from the heat and hot sun.
Old fashioned paddle boats and launches were seen ferying spectators up and down the river to watch proceedings, as supporters prepared to cheer on their favourites from the banks of the river.
The popular sporting event, which was established in 1839, comes hand-in-hand with day of picnics and drinking.
Spectators armed with straw hats watched closely as the Hentley Royal Regatta opened this afternoon
Gentlemen donned traditional blazers and straw hats as they lined the banks of the River Thames in hot sunshine to watch the start of the competition
A rowing team were seen carrying their boat as they prepared for the five-day sporting event
Rowing fans will be treated to over 200 races across the five days, which will see Olympic rowers among the competitors.
Competitors from far flung corners of the globe were competing at the regatta today, with rowers from New Zealand, Australia and the USA all competing for silverware and glory on the river.
The procession of boats streaming down the mile long course on the Thames will be constant throughout the day, with 83 races scheduled to be rowed on the first day.
Revellers wearing their jackets and sunglasses awaited the start of the Royal Regatta on Temple Island
Spectators enjoyed some time in the sun by the water while waiting for the regatta to kick off earlier today
One rower was seen polishing a boat as she added the finishing touches ahead of the race
The dress code varies between clubs, but in the Steward’s enclosure there is a strict suit, tie and no-jeans policy for men, with women required to wear dresses or skirts with a hemline below the knee
Revelers in summer attire could be seen on the ban of the Thames, were they could see the competitors
Some attendees made the most of the beautiful scenery at Temple Island and got into an improvised selfie session
This three revelers made sure no one could miss them with their colourful ties and jackets
Three friends in matching jackets and raffia hats strolled casually among the stalls of Henley during today’s event
The cameras (left) had a very close look at this rowing boats and its rowers during today’s competition
The dress code varies between clubs, but in the Steward’s enclosure there is a strict suit, tie and no-jeans policy for men
Rowing fans will be treated to over 200 races across the five days, which will see Olympic rowers among the competitors
Gentlemen guests, seen, arrived to see the procession of boats streaming down the mile long course on the Thames will be constant throughout the day, with 83 races scheduled to be rowed on the first day
The Henley Regatta comes amid a bumper summer of sport, including the World Cup and Wimbledon. Picutred: Gentlemen attending the race
Ladies in red: These six friends made sure to wear their jackets in order to attend the Royal Regatta
A total of 565 boat crews have been entered for this year’s regatta with 111 of those being from abroad.
As with other events in the social calendar, security has been tightened up at Henley, with police warning spectators to be vigilant.
The Henley Regatta comes amid a bumper summer of sport, including the World Cup and Wimbledon.
While rowers carried their boat to water (background), one spectator took the opportunity to snap a few pictures
There’s nothing as eye-catching as rowers carrying their boats to water before competing in a race
With their colourful jacket, these revelers were unlikely to get lost in the crowd during the regatta
Shoes and flip flops could be seen by the water, patiently waiting for their owner to come back to land
Rowing boats at Henley Regatta Henley Royal Regatta, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
People wear their finery to enjoy the racing and sunshine on the first day of The Henley Royal Regatta
Two ladies coordinated in their best red frocks as they enjoyed the views at Henley
A couple wearing matching sunhats watched on as the races kicked off
People wear their finery to enjoy the racing and sunshine on the first day of The Henley Royal Regatta
Some revelers enjoyed a sat down picnic in the sun, by the booth of their cars, complete with champagne and cheese boards
Attendees donned their best looks for the annual event, like these two women who banked on white dresses to make the best impression
A group of schoolboys coordinated in their blue blazers and shirts and green ties
A trio of happy guests cooled off by the waters as they watched the races commence
While five members of this group of friends co-ordinated their jackets for today’s event, one of them decided to take a different road
After competing in the race, rowers have to carry their boats from the water to land in one last effort
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