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Friday is time trials to finalise the draw for the main competition that begins on Saturday. This year about 470 crews have entered. Racing is 1,500 metres upstream on the Henley Reach, heats of two boats, starting at Temple Island (see pic.)

International crews are already in town to practice on the course and get rid of their jet lag. They are the best from each country but it will be tough as the UK has the majority of the world's rowing talent and Henley is the national hub of the sport. However I'm happy to support the foreigners unless they race against one of my own clubs.

The atmosphere is much more relaxed than Henley Royal Regatta, making it a fun outing where you don't have to shove through crowds of drunk Hooray Henrys and Henriettas in formal clothing.

The weather is looking fairly bad, unfortunately. With luck we may see some sun and I am sure there will be great racing!

The YouTube channel is now live, showing a mix from seven cameras and a drone.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xa-RxhP0o4w

Live Tweeting of results here...

https://twitter.com/henley_womens




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69 races were held during the afternoon.

They are now Tweeting the results of the evening's time trials.

Full on racing continues tomorrow when the Elite crews get into the action, including some Olympians.

I shall be visiting during the afternoon, in the unlikely event a fellow Dakkasian is in the area and wants to meet up for a cup of tea.