The Henley Whalers have taken part in many events, the most notable being H.M. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames through London, June 3, 2012.[2]
Henley Whalers also formed part of the "sail-past" (by invitation) in front of HM.The Queen at the pageant at Henley on Thames, June 2013.[3]
They also accompanied the Olympic flame in 2012 from Hampton Court to Putney behind Gloriana, the new royal barge.[4]
Other significant events have included; The Vogalonga, Velalonga and Velalonga Raid in Venice, Italy;[5][6] The Dorestad Raid in the Netherlands;[7] The Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan in Brittany;[8] and in the UK: The Great River Race,[9]The English Raid,[10][11] and Sail Caledonia.[12]
Many of these are sail-and-oar events, known as raids.
Members
The Henley Whalers' member-base mainly consists of adults, though younger members are encouraged through various youth events.[13][14]
Activities
The Henley Whalers enjoy fixed-seat rowing year-round, from their base at Henley on Thames.[15] They also participate in National and International events, rowing and/or sailing, throughout UK and Europe.[16]
Boats
Molly
Molly is the Henley Whalers main vessel, built in 2003. The Henley Whalers have sailed Molly in various international competitions throughout Europe, gaining many prizes and accolades.[17] The sail rig (seen in the photo) is trapezial boom lug.
Previous boats have included "Collingwood" and "Lutra-Lutra" (both Montague whalers of British Navy type).[18]
