Saturday's Maidenhead Regatta has been cancelled

[Thames Valley Police]

Saturday's Maidenhead Regatta has been cancelled due to expected strong winds this weekend.

Maidenhead Rowing Club said that the regatta committee made the decision in the interests of 'safety and well being of all competitors, spectators and volunteers'.

Full refunds have been offered for entry fees and a barbecue has been scheduled instead.

"We are very sorry to have to advise you that the 2019 Maidenhead Regatta has had to be cancelled on the basis of the current weather forecast where strong winds are expected across the region," the club said.