Newark Head
Sat, 5 Dec 2026 · Newark
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.
Key Details
- Date
- 5 December 2026
- Location
- Newark
- Distance / Category
- Rowing - Head Race
- Organiser
- Club/Local
- Discipline
- Rowing
- Region
- East Midlands
Entries are handled on the organiser’s own website.
What to Bring
A recommended kit list for rowing events like Newark Head:
- ▸A 5-year-guaranteed Ultra Dry bag to keep kit dry
- ▸Kit layers and a change of clothes
- ▸Water bottle and nutrition
- ▸Blister plasters and tape
- ▸Phone and valuables kept dry on the bank
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