The annual rowing Race for Doggett's Coat & Badge is held in summer (tide dependant) on the River Thames.
The date for 2023 is Wednesday 19th July 2023
The date for 2024 is tba
Eligibility: only Watermen of the River Thames
Further details are at this link.
Or you may email the organiser, the Watermen's Company
Winners
2022 George Gilbert
2021 Max Carter-Miller
2020 James Berry
2019 Patrick Keech
2018 Alfie Anderson
2017 Jack Keech
For more follow this link
The oldest continuous sporting competition in the world (probably!)
Few annual individual sporting contests can match the history of the Doggett's Coat and Badge Wager, which was founded in 1715 by Thomas Doggett. For more than 300 years, this race has run through the centre of London, from London Bridge to Cadogan Pier in Chelsea.
The 7,400m race is hotly contested by watermen and lightermen in the first year of their freedom, with many following in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents seeking the prize of the red coat and solid silver badge given to the winners.
The Wager is run by The Fishmongers' Company, and the Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames.
