ACTOR David Hasselhoff has been trying his hand at rowing in Henley.

The Baywatch star joined a crew from Upper Thames Rowing Club for a trip along the royal regatta course.

Sunseekers and rowers lined the bank to watch him take his first tentative strokes in an eight.

Hasselhoff was filming for a "best of British" a series for the Living channel, in which he will spend time with Radio 1 DJ and "Hoff" fanatic Scott Mills, when he spotted rowers training for the Henley Royal Regatta next week.

After mooring up next to the club’s new £1 million headquarters, the 52-year-old American asked the mixed crew to teach him some techniques — and they were happy to oblige.

Following a short lesson, the eight headed in the direction of Henley Bridge before turning back towards Temple Island.

Hasselhoff said afterwards: "It was an amazing experience — I had no idea rowers had to work so hard. It is a real team effort.

"I am used to water but this was something else. I really enjoyed myself — I wish I could have told my crew to go home so I could have stayed all day."

Share this story via your favourite social network:

Published on 26 June 2009