Tyne United New Year Head
2027 date to be announced · Newcastle
The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. It last ran on Sat, 24 Jan 2026 — we’ll update this page as soon as the organiser confirms, or check their website below for the latest.
Start 2026 on the water at the Tyne United New Year Head on 24 January — a bracing winter head race through Newcastle to kick off the rowing season.
Key Details
- Last held
- 24 January 2026
- Location
- Newcastle
- Distance / Category
- Rowing - Head Race
- Organiser
- Club/Local
- Discipline
- Rowing
- Region
- North East
Entries are handled on the organiser’s own website.
What to Bring
A recommended kit list for rowing events like Tyne United New Year 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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