The Voice of Henley Royal Regatta: Behind the Scenes at Regatta Radio with Rebecca Caroe
Regatta Radio co-founder George Thomas presenting (Photo: R. Caroe) For many out-of-town and overseas Henley Royal Regatta supporters, Regatta Radio provides a window unlike any other into the event, taking pains to be as thorough and knowledgeable as possible while keeping the tone light and the banter flowing. Interviews have also become an important part of this particular RR's broadcast schedule, and included a conversation with Harvard head coach Harry Parker this year (just prior to his heavyweight varsity eight's victory in the Ladies' Plate over Leander, by a margin of 1 foot). Here, Rowperfect.co.uk 's Rebecca Caroe gives us an inside look at the history and running of Regatta Radio: Regatta Radio is now a fixture at Henley–it’s the only temporary radio station dedicated to rowing for 10 days a year. Broadcasting from a shack behind the famous Leander club, the outfit is now an established part of the Royal Regatta. Martin Unsworth (Photo: R. Caroe...