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Thames Heads Races 2007 / 2007


The club is supporting the major events for 2006 / 07 starting with the Thames head races. Ambitious rowers are encouraged to race at the top national events. Do you want to raise your performance or win at top class UK events? To know the standard you have to race at it. Discuss the possibilities with the captain or coaches.

In our boathouse there are 50+ singles, 12+ pairs and doubles and 16+ fours and quads. How many can we get to these heads this year?

Date
Head
Distance
Ave Time
Oct 14
Pairs' Head
4000m
15 min

2x, 2-. 350 entries. most categories incl. J, Vet and Mixed 2x
"Learn to pair and you know how to row."

Nov 18/19
Fours' Head
6800m
21 min

4x, 4x+, 4-, 4+. 550 entries. S3 + only and J. Vets on 19th
"A great gauge of your performance standard."

Dec 2
Scullers' Head
6800m
25 min

1x only. 400 entries all categories incl. lightweight
"Every sculler should experience this before they die. It's never too late."

Mar 17
Women's Head
6800m

8+ only

Mar 31 / Apr 1
Head of River
6800m
21 min

8+, men only

Vets Head on April 1st

Watch out the races come up quick and need early entries
Remember; Tideway distances are misleading due to the tide and stream. Work off the times.

All entries for these events must be agreed with the club captain. Do it early.