Competitions and Clubs
St Paul’s and Headington take top titles at 2025 Schools’ Head of the River
In a perfect day for racing, over 300 crews took on the Championship Course on 25 March
Stong performances abound at 2025 Vesta International Masters Head
240 open, women’s and mixed eights and quads competed over the Championship course for 23 pennants on Sunday, 23 March
Leander retain Headship at 2025 Head of the River Race
336 crews finished in this the race’s 100th year – up over 13% on last time – in benign conditions on the Tideway on Saturday, 22 March
Incident: Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race
British Rowing is deeply saddened to hear of a serious incident which occurred at Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race
Leander claim sixth consecutive Women’s Eights Head title
Competitors, volunteers and spectators enjoyed glorious sunshine and double-digit temperatures for the 85th Women’s Eights Head of the River Race, which happily coincided with International Women’s Day
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Four Nations Series for coastal sculling launches for 2025
British Rowing, Scottish Rowing, Welsh Rowing and Jersey Rowing Club are once again hosting a national coastal sculling series, with prizes for overall winners in both Beach Sprint and Endurance formats – supported by Swift Racing UK
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Student crews seize the day at condensed BUCS Head
288 crews raced the 5k course on the Tyne on Saturday, 22 February 2025 after adverse weather forced cancellation of the second day of racing
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Motor boat driver prosecuted by Environment Agency for anti-social behaviour during Kingston Regatta
The convicted driver was ordered to pay over £4,000 in fines
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New boats for Northampton RC thanks to fantastic fundraising effort
The volunteer-run club smashed its £40,000 target thanks to successful grant applications, and local sponsorship deals and donations
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Rowing clubs to receive grants of nearly £35,000 from Active Thames Fund
Brentford BC, Curlew RC, Fulham Reach BC and Team Keane Sculling School will use their grants for a range of initiatives that support the Active Thames Fund aims of increasing access, diversity, and inclusion through reaching out to under-represented groups
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Stratford upon Avon BC celebrates 150th anniversary
As the club reaches this significant milestone, key members reflect on the past and look forward to the future
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Walton RC masters women complete double 24 hour erg marathon
The 23 women raised over £4,000 for charity and set a new World Record for the 50-59 age group
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Coastal sculling set for an exciting season in 2025
The 2025 Coastal Sculling Competition Calendar has now been published, including extensions to the Four Nations Championship, and international racing opportunities
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Rowing stars and local dignitaries gather to celebrate official Infinity BC launch
The Stockton-based club is a charity that aims to change young lives in Teesside through the sport of rowing
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