UK Rowing Events

Take on the Durham Long Distance Sculls and Small Boats Head in November, a challenging head race along the River Wear for scullers and small boat crews.

Small boat crews race against the clock on the Thames at Kingston in this November head race, a popular autumn time trial in south-west London.

Battle the clock on the water at Teddington in this November head race, a popular processional time trial on the Thames for rowing crews of all abilities.

Race along the River Lune in Lancaster at this mid-November head race, a scenic and competitive time trial in the heart of Lancashire.

Junior rowing crews take to the Thames in November for this dedicated head race, a key event for developing young rowers to test their speed and endurance.

The Fours Head is one of the biggest processional races on the Thames, with hundreds of coxed and coxless fours battling the clock from Putney.

Veteran rowers take on the Thames in this prestigious November head race, a fantastic opportunity for experienced crews to test themselves over a classic course.

Head race on the Mersey at Liverpool. A late-season time trial for North West rowing clubs on the famous river.

Small boat crews take on the Thames at Hampton in this late November head race, one of the final processional events of the autumn rowing season.

Late-season head race on the Thames at Wallingford. Fours and eights race in this popular winter fixture for club rowers.

Winter small boats head race on the Severn at Gloucester. One of the last races of the season, hosted by Wycliffe College BC.

The British Rowing Indoor Championships bring together thousands of athletes at the NEC Birmingham to compete on rowing machines. From elite racers to first-timers, it is the UK's biggest indoor rowing event of the year.

Close out the rowing year at the Newark Head, a winter head race on the River Trent. A well-organised event popular with clubs looking for competitive racing in the off-season.

Close out the 2026 rowing season at the Rutherford Head on 5 December — a challenging processional time trial on the Tyne in Newcastle.

Wrap up the rowing year at the Monmouth Winter Head in December, a chilly but rewarding time trial on the River Monnow for hardy crews closing out the season.

Close out the rowing year at the Remenham Challenge in December, a unique late-season regatta held near the famous Henley stretch of the Thames.

A week of rowing, pilot gig and sailing races on the River Dart, with a river parade, raft race, dragon boats, an opening ceremony and closing fireworks. Free to watch.

Over 200 years old: nine days and more than 130 events on the Teign estuary, from rowing and Otter dinghy sailing to kayak and paddleboard races, plus plenty on the beach for all the family.