Original name of a Thames rowing event held since 1839 (6,7)

I believe the answer is:

henley regatta

(Other definitions for henley regatta that I've seen before include "Thames rowing festival" , "The UK's poshest annual rowing event" , "Annual rowing event on the Thames" , "Sporting festival" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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