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Autumn Head of the Taff

Head race 2,600m course
British Rowing region
Wales
Entries status
Entries open, closing on 25 October 2026
Date
Sunday 1 November 2026
Venue
River Taff, Cardiff
Entry deadline
Sunday 25 October 2026 (in 2 weeks)
Organised by
Cardiff City Rowing Club

Autumn Head of the Taff is an autumn head race, the long-course time-trial format that anchors the head-race season held on Sunday, 1 November 2026 at River Taff, Cardiff in Cardiff, Cardiff over a 2,600m course. The fixture is organised by Cardiff City Rowing Club. Entries close on Sunday 25 October 2026. Autumn Head of the Taff programmes 9 boat classes including 8+, 8x+, 4+, 4- and others.

Who races here

From the last race (2025).

18

crews

56%

masters

61%

sculling boats

2

eights raced

Masters: 10 crews in the last race, mostly singles, quads and coxed fours. Bands B to H raced.

Who races here

In the last race (2025) this head had 18 crews. Most crews were masters (56%). Sculling boats made up 61% of entries. Masters crews made up 56% (10 crews), mostly singles and quads.

18 crews across 1 editions. The grids combine all years shown.

Will my crew have racing here?

See which crews raced before. This does not confirm this year's entry categories.

No matching crews were recorded for Masters A men's quad in the last 1 year.

  • 2025: No band A men's quad raced. Other masters crews raced in Masters D men's quad (1 crew)

Junior crews can often enter an older age category. Check the event's rules.

Crews by age and boat

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Crews by age and boat
Age group 1x Single 2x Double 2- Pair 4x Quad 4x+ Coxed quad 4- Four 4+ Coxed four 8+ Eight All boats
Junior 0
Senior and open 8
Masters 10
University and college 0
Beginner 0
All ages 7 1 1 3 0 1 3 2 18
Crews per cell 0 1-9 10-24 25-49 50-99 100-199 200+

Masters crews by band

Each crew counts in its own band. Choose a cell to see the races.

Masters crews by band
Boat A B C D E F G H I J K
1x Single
2x Double
2- Pair
4x Quad
4x+ Coxed quad
4- Four
4+ Coxed four
8+ Eight
Crews per cell 0 1-9 10-24 25-49 50-99 100-199 200+

Categories raced

Open an age group to compare categories. Counts are crews in each year.

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Senior and open 7 categories raced
Senior and open - Categories raced
Category 2025
Women's single W.1x 2
Open coxed four Op.4+ 1
Open quad Op.4x 1
Women's coxed four W.4+ 1
Women's coxless four W.4- 1
Women's coxless pair W.2- 1
Women's eight W.8+ 1
Masters 9 categories raced
Masters - Categories raced
Category 2025
Masters D women's single W.Mas.D.1x 2
Masters B women's single W.Mas.B.1x 1
Masters C women's coxed four W.Mas.C.4+ 1
Masters C women's single W.Mas.C.1x 1
Masters D men's quad Op.Mas.D.4x 1
Masters H men's single Op.Mas.H.1x 1
Mixed masters C quad Mx.Mas.C.4x 1
Mixed masters D eight Mx.Mas.D.8+ 1
Mixed masters G double Mx.Mas.G.2x 1

Counts come from the published results of past races. Organisers can merge or split categories each year, so check the current entry categories before you enter.

Venue location

About this regatta

The Autumn Head of the Taff (AHOTT) includes races held on the River Taff, featuring various boat classes.

Course

2600m course on the River Taff.

Boat classes

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Autumn Head of the Taff 2026: common questions

When does Autumn Head of the Taff 2026 take place?

Autumn Head of the Taff 2026 is on Sunday 1 November 2026. Racing begins at 9:30am.

Where is Autumn Head of the Taff held?

Autumn Head of the Taff is held at River Taff, Cardiff in Cardiff, Cardiff. The venue sits in Cardiff, Cardiff.

What format is Autumn Head of the Taff raced in?

Autumn Head of the Taff is an autumn head race, the long-course time-trial format that anchors the head-race season, over 2,600m.

Which boat classes race at Autumn Head of the Taff?

Autumn Head of the Taff runs 9 boat classes: 8+, 8x+, 4+, 4-, 2-, 4x, 4x+, 2x, 1x.

Who can race at Autumn Head of the Taff?

Autumn Head of the Taff carries entries for Open, Mas A-K, Senior, J18, J17, J16, J14, Women, Mixed crews.

How do crews enter Autumn Head of the Taff?

Entries are submitted via the official entry portal at www.cardiffcityrc.com. Cardiff City Rowing Club is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics. The entry deadline is Sunday 25 October 2026.

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