Organisers said the decision to cancel the event was not “taken lightly”
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“Stormy weather” predicted over the weekend has led to the cancellation of the inaugural Regatta London race along the River Thames, which was due to take place on Sunday 29th September. The regatta would have seen more than 1,000 rowers, kayakers and paddle boarders race along the river through central London.
We are very sorry to announce that Regatta London, due to take place on 29 September, has been cancelled. This is not an action that we have taken lightly and we share the disappointment of everyone due to take part. For full details, please see here - https://t.co/7JvwmvTKDW pic.twitter.com/M7T8HHXlNX
— Regatta London (@regatta_london) September 27, 2019
In a statement on 27th September, organisers said they were unable to safely run the event due to “stormy weather” affecting the river’s water quality. The Met Office warned of gales of up to 50mph, heavy rain and thunder for parts of the country on Saturday evening and Sunday.
It is hard to convey how gutting the past 24hrs have been. I’m so sorry that this decision had to be made, it’s of little consolation that it was the only decision. So many people have invested so much time and effort, I can only thank you all for your support. Till 2020! https://t.co/NGHx57VCPX
— Andrew T Hodge (@andrewthodge) September 27, 2019
The organisers said: “We share the disappointment of all those involved, but the health and safety of our event participants and our team must be our main priority". They will contact participants will be by October 4 regarding deferment of places to next year’s event or refunds.
October 3, 2019
