become part of the club and the Leander community
The world’s most prestigious rowing club welcomes new Members.
Use the welcoming Clubhouse as a home from home, as little or as often as you wish.
Enjoy the beautiful bar, restaurant and riverside decking for dining and drinks with the best views in Henley, on the sunny side of the Thames.
Take advantage of Leander Club as your base during Henley Royal Regatta.
Leander Club Members benefit a wide range of preferential rates including for room hire, wines and GP and aesthetic treaments.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES
FULL MEMBERSHIP
Open to eligible rowers and those who provide services to rowing.
Full Members include distinguished rowers and coaches, together with the world-class athletes who comprise our active rowing squad.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Open to everyone, even if you don’t row
If you live locally and can take advantage of the Club’s facilities throughout the year, you are especially welcome.
We currently have a waiting list for Club Membership. You are very welcome to submit your application which will be taken in application date order.
ATHLETE MEMBERSHIP
Athletes under 30 years old are eligible for this category, which offers discounted Full Membership.
Whilst a member of the Leander squad, all athletes pay 50% of the Full Membership Fee, plus the BR Affiliation Fee.
OVERSEAS MEMBERSHIP
Leander Club also welcome overseas Members.
JOINT MEMBERSHIP
Full Members and Club Members may apply for Joint Membership for their partner which then requires confirmation of their election at the next committee meeting.
The current Member must apply on behalf of their proposed Joint Member by logging onto their account on the website and completing the Joint Membership Form.
The Joint Member may use the facilities of the Club as a Member and will be sent a metal badge for access during HRR nearer to regatta time.
Online Applications
All applications to join are now online. Make sure you have your proposer and seconder’s membership numbers to hand.
MEMBER BENEFITS & PRIVILEGES
Exclusive use of the Leander Clubhouse
Leander is a great place to drink, dine and entertain friends and family, all year around and especially during Henley Regatta.
The river decking, with bar and kitchen has some of the most spectacular views of Henley and the Regatta Course. It is the only riverside spot on the ‘sunny side’ of the Thames in town.
The Dining Room is open Wednesday to Sunday and our executive chef prides himself on presenting a varied and excellent cuisine. The Bar is often the central meeting point and offers a variety of drinks throughout the day.
The athletes’ gym is available for use in the evenings and at weekends.
The Tom Hoffman Library houses a world-class collection of rowing books and is also an ideal place to relax or to arrange a private business meeting.
Social events
Members can take part in regular activities and events throughout the year, as well as participate in Groups, Clubs and Societies.
Private events
Leander Club Members pay no room hire fee for private parties.
Henley Royal Regatta
Leander provides a very special base during Regatta week, when Members receive a personal badge, allowing entry for all days, as well as two guest passes for each day.
Members can entertain their friends with a wide choice for lunch and dinner at the Club, as well as a choice of bars.
Accommodation
Members enjoy special rates for accommodation and room hire for social events held at the Club. Ample free parking is available during your stay.
The 11 en-suite bedrooms are all very well-appointed, and decorated individually by some of the most well-known rowing clubs around the world. Many of the rooms have stunning views across the Regatta course or the town.
Reciprocal Clubs
We have long-standing reciprocity with some of the finest private members’ clubs around the world. Our Members are allowed to visit these clubs free of charge on their travels.
A separate letter of introduction is required by these clubs before you visit. We can readily provide you with this.
There are 45 clubs around the world, including eight London Clubs, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, the Yale Club, the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and many more.
See the full list by clicking here.
Healthcare & Aesthetic treaments
Healthium Clinics provides free GP and diagnostic care for our athletes, and a range of medical and aesthetic services for our Members. Leander Club Members receive access to General Medicine support from Healthium Clinics at Badgemore Park, with priority appointments as walk-in patients and remote consultations.
Healthium Clinics, based at Badgemore Park, offers cutting-edge anti-ageing, medical treatments, and comprehensive healthcare services including private GP appointments, performance medicine, varicose vein treatments, aesthetics, dermatology and beauty treatments.
Leander Club Members receive skin consultations free of charge and heavily discounted aesthetic treatments including Platelet-Rich Plasma.
Visit the Healthium Clinics website by clicking here.
DIGBY FINE ENGLISH
FREE SHIPPING ON 6 OR MORE BOTTLES
Digby Fine English is the official sparkling wine producer for Leander Club.
The Digby Leander Pink Non-Vintage English Sparkling Wine is a blend that celebrates England’s most vibrant Pinot Noir fruit.
SUPPORTING OUR ATHLETES
Your Membership subscription helps to support aspiring Leander athletes, who have put their careers on hold to pursue their Olympic dreams.
