Henley Whalers

Established in 1993, Henley Whalers is a group of sailing boat enthusiasts based in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, UK.[1]

Whale-boat Molly sailing near Henley on Thames, 2011

Notable events

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]

References
  1. The Henley Whalers, archived from the original on March 4, 2016, retrieved January 31, 2012
  2. List of vessels invited to take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant as of 17/01/12 (PDF), retrieved January 31, 2012
  3. The Duke laughed at a re-enactment of the Viking era ..., archived from the original on 2016-03-04, retrieved May 16, 2013
  4. "Registered 2015 - LA SEMAINE DU GOLFE DU MORBIHAN - EDITION 2015". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-05-24.
  5. Sailors did 'molto bene' in Venice, archived from the original on 2015-05-25, retrieved January 31, 2012
  6. Citius, Altius, Fortius!, retrieved January 31, 2012
  7. Dorestad Raid 2009, retrieved January 31, 2012
  8. "Registered 2015 - LA SEMAINE DU GOLFE DU MORBIHAN - EDITION 2015". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-05-24.
  9. Great River Race - Final Results, retrieved January 31, 2012
  10. The English Raid: Entries for 2010, retrieved January 31, 2012
  11. The English Raid: Entries for 2011, retrieved January 31, 2012
  12. SeaRaider 22ft Daysailer, archived from the original on February 2, 2012, retrieved February 9, 2012
  13. Student Sailing, retrieved January 31, 2012
  14. Enrichment, retrieved January 31, 2012
  15. Henley Whalers website, retrieved May 16, 2013
  16. Henley Whalers website, retrieved May 16, 2013
  17. Whalers sail to victory, archived from the original on 2016-03-04, retrieved January 31, 2012
  18. History of Henley Whalers, retrieved May 16, 2013
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