1950m course downstream on the River Great Ouse
This Head Race will be run under British Rowing’s Personal Ranking System, as defined in British Rowing Rules of Racing Rule 3.
Racing will be in six divisions under the Rules of British Rowing, the British Rowing Rules of Racing and the RowSafe Code.
** Update: Sun 6th October ** Entries have now closed and the draw is in preparation. We aim to have it available on Monday. As it stands, the River Great Ouse through Bedford has dropped considerably following the heavy rain of a fortnight ago which caused extensive flooding in the area. We expect the river to return to its normal level by tomorrow (Monday) morning. A working party spent most of Sunday clearing flood debris from the course and we fully expect the Head to take place next Sunday (in the hope that the ever-changing weather brings minimal rain in the week ahead).
Division times
Division 1 09:15
Division 2 10:45
Division 3 12:15
Division 4 13:45
Division 5 15:15
Division 6 16:30
Please note that racing in consecutive divisions is possible, though not recommended.
If you are unable to make it to the Start on time, you are likely to be prevented from racing, and may not be permitted to race in a subsequent division unless there is sufficient space.
Entry Fees – £14 per seat (coxes excluded)
Fours/Quads (J14 and above)
Doubles/Pairs (J16 and above)
Single sculls (J16 and above)
Entries/Substitutions
Substitutions to entries will only be accepted via BROE, available at https://broe2.britishrowing.org/ in line with the relevant British Rowing Rules of Racing.
We now accept online payments via BROE or BACS bank transfers (see BROE for details)..
Draw
The draw will be posted on the Rowstats site here when it has been published.
Prizes
Medals will be presented to each status winner where at least two crews start.
Documentation
- Event Safety Plan, please ensure all crews, scullers and coaches familiarise themselves with this information
- Event Local Rules of Racing
- Head race Risk Assessment
Parking
Significant flooding of Longholme island over the past fortnight means that it is highly unlikely that we will be able to use the island for trailer parking as usual. The Borough Council have placed a temporary parking restriction on the Embankment for the use of trailers and attached towing vehicles ONLY, any other vehicle will be deemed to be illegally parked and will be subject to parking enforcement by Bedford Borough Council. If this stretch of road is used correctly and unselfishly then there is plenty of space for all visiting clubs. We will not be held responsible for any parking fines issued here or anywhere else. See the Parking information and maps
Note that parking at the nearby Aspects Leisure Park has recently changed to paid parking. Free parking is available in the streets surrounding Russell Park.