For what is typically the wettest race of the year, 55 WJ16 quads will flock down to Eton Dorney to compete against the clock, over two runs of 1800m. As we conclude the pitiful head season we’ve all endured this year, the Oarsport Junior Sculling Head provides the boost we need to gear up for […]
The Fours Head of the River, put simply, is a gruelling test of might – both physical and mental. As autumn bridges the gap between the memories of regatta season and the tumultuous full-swing of winter, Fours Head falls upon a time of the year where the Tideway starts to become more temperamental and difficult […]
After Leander’s top performance at Fours Head last weekend, with both their top and second junior quads taking the top two positions in the rankings, the clubs entered in this event will be looking to prove themselves and try and show that they have a chance at contesting with Leander this season. With Leander’s absence […]
On Saturday at 12pm, we will see a field of Junior boys quads racing down the 7km stretch of the Tideway from Chiswick to Putney, battling it out for the title of fastest J18 quad in the country, in the biggest race of the season so far. With the recent Pairs Head having particularly gruelling […]
With Schools Head taking place the day before the scullery, some of the crews entered into this category may be making the transition from racing in larger sweep boats on the Monday to quads the following day. These crews may therefore be fatigued from the long race from Chiswick to Putney at Schools Head, which […]
This year’s J17 coxless quad category at the Oarsport Junior Sculling Head is comprised of 17 entries, many of whom will have raced the day before at the Schools’ Head of the River, and will be feeling fatigue in the legs. On the other hand, those who are coming in fresh will be ecstatic to […]
On Sunday, a mighty 54 junior men’s quads took to racing down the 6.8km stretch of the infamous Tideway. Some crews will have been competing at this race for the experience, to post a respectable time and to set them up for some of the other big races, such as Schools Head and the Scullery, […]
Fours Head is potentially the biggest race of the season so far and therefore many of these crews entered will be looking to put in as strong a performance as possible to scare off some of the competition, to show their competitors what they are made of and the results they can achieve. The junior […]
Henley Sculls, this year racing over a 3000m course, will be familiar territory for most senior competitors. After just under 900 metres, they will be faced with the prospect of temple island, and will then be racing past Fawley, Remenham Club and then finishing just before Leander Club. For any J16’s racing here, this very […]
For the 13 crews entered in this category, it will most likely be their first race of the head season. Therefore, the 4250m course will really test all of the crew’s fitness levels and will certainly provide for an exciting race with unpredictable results. As it is so early on in the season, all of […]
Such little can be told about crews when it is the start of a new season. With only three entries in this category, it is going to be great race down the course. The fact that all crews are starting close to one another where they can see each other, the winner may know who […]
Wallingford will, for many crews, present the first opportunity for laned racing of the season. Â Consequently results here will show the quads who have transitioned well from head racing into the more gladiatorial form required for 2000m racing. Â 24 boats are entered across four heats. Â Only the fastest crew from each heat gains automatic entry […]