Head of the Lune
Head race
- Date
- Sunday 15 November 2026
- Venue
- River Lune, Lancaster
- Organised by
- Lancaster John O’Gaunt Rowing Club
Head of the Lune is an autumn head race, the long-course time-trial format that anchors the head-race season held on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at River Lune, Lancaster in Lancaster, Lancashire. The fixture is organised by Lancaster John O’Gaunt Rowing Club.
Who races here
From the last 2 races (2024 to 2025).
142
crews a year on average
35%
senior and open crews
83%
sculling boats
19
eights raced
Masters: 86 crews over 2 races, mostly quads, doubles and singles. Bands D to F raced.
Who races here
Over the last 2 races (2024 to 2025) this head averaged 142 crews. Sculling boats made up 83% of entries. Masters crews made up 30% (86 crews), mostly quads and doubles.
283 crews across 2 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 2 years.
- 2025: No band A men's quad raced. Other masters crews raced in Masters B and C men's quad (3 crews); Masters E and F men's quad (3 crews). Some crew bands were not recorded
- 2024: No band A men's quad raced. Other masters crews raced in Masters A and C men's quad (3 crews); Masters D and E men's quad (3 crews); Masters F and G men's quad (1 crew). Some crew bands were not recorded
Junior crews can often enter an older age category. Check the event's rules.
Crews by age and boat
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| Age group | 1x Single | 2x Double | 2- Pair | 4x Quad | 4x+ Coxed quad | 4- Four | 4+ Coxed four | 8+ Eight | All boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 97 | ||||||||
| Senior and open | 100 | ||||||||
| Masters | 86 | ||||||||
| University and college | 0 | ||||||||
| Beginner | 0 | ||||||||
| All ages | 82 | 77 | 13 | 67 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 19 | 283 |
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.
| Boat | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | Unknown band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Junior 25 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| J17 single, band 2 B2.Op.J17.1x | 5 | 5 |
| J15 single Op.J15.1x | 3 | 6 |
| J16 single, band 1 B1.Op.J16.1x | 5 | 2 |
| J16 single, band 2 B2.Op.J16.1x | 4 | 2 |
| J17 double Op.J17.2x | 4 | 2 |
| J18 double Op.J18.2x | 3 | 3 |
| J15 coxed quad Op.J15.4x+ | 3 | 2 |
| J16 double Op.J16.2x | 2 | 3 |
| J18 women's double W.J18.2x | 3 | 2 |
| J17 single, band 1 B1.Op.J17.1x | 2 | 2 |
| J18 quad, band 1 B1.Op.J18.4x | 2 | 2 |
| J14 women's single W.J14.1x | - | 3 |
| J15 double Op.J15.2x | - | 3 |
| J18 quad, band 2 B2.Op.J18.4x | 2 | 1 |
| J18 women's single, band 2 B2.W.J18.1x | - | 3 |
| J14 coxed quad Op.J14.4x+ | 2 | - |
| J14 single Op.J14.1x | - | 2 |
| J15 double, band 1 B1.Op.J15.2x | 2 | - |
| J15 double, band 2 B2.Op.J15.2x | 2 | - |
| J16 quad Op.J16.4x | - | 2 |
| J18 single Op.J18.1x | - | 2 |
| Mixed j18 double Mx.J18.2x | 2 | - |
| School/junior coxless pair Op.Sch/Jun.2- | - | 2 |
| J18 women's single W.J18.1x | 1 | - |
| J18 women's single, band 1 B1.W.J18.1x | - | 1 |
Senior and open 27 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Women's coxed four W.4+ | 4 | 3 |
| Women's single W.1x | 1 | 6 |
| Open coxless pair Op.2- | 3 | 3 |
| Women's double W.2x | 3 | 3 |
| Mixed double Mx.2x | 2 | 3 |
| Open single, band 2 B2.Op.1x | 5 | - |
| Women's coxless pair W.2- | 3 | 2 |
| Women's eight, band 1 B1.W.8+ | 3 | 2 |
| Women's eight, band 2 B2.W.8+ | 3 | 2 |
| Open eight, band 2 B2.Op.8+ | 4 | - |
| Open quad Op.4x | 2 | 2 |
| Mixed quad Mx.4x | - | 3 |
| Open coxed four Op.4+ | 3 | - |
| Open coxed four, band 1 B1.Op.4+ | - | 3 |
| Open double, band 1 B1.Op.2x | 3 | - |
| Open double, band 2 B2.Op.2x | 3 | - |
| Open eight, band 1 B1.Op.8+ | 3 | - |
| Open single Op.1x | - | 3 |
| Open single, band 1 B1.Op.1x | 3 | - |
| Women's quad W.4x | 3 | - |
| Women's quad, band 2 B2.W.4x | - | 3 |
| Mixed coxed quad Mx.4x+ | 2 | - |
| Open coxed four, band 2 B2.Op.4+ | - | 2 |
| Open double Op.2x | - | 2 |
| Open eight Op.8+ | - | 2 |
| Women's quad, band 1 B1.W.4x | - | 2 |
| Open coxed quad Op.4x+ | - | 1 |
Masters 31 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Masters E, F and G women's quad W.Mas.EFG.4x | - | 5 |
| Masters F women's double W.Mas.F.2x | 2 | 3 |
| Mixed masters C and D quad Mx.Mas.CD.4x | 3 | 2 |
| Masters D and E men's single Op.Mas.DE.1x | - | 4 |
| Masters D and E women's quad W.Mas.DE.4x | 4 | - |
| Masters A and C men's quad Op.Mas.AC.4x | 3 | - |
| Masters B and C men's quad Op.Mas.BC.4x | - | 3 |
| Masters B, C and D men's double Op.Mas.BCD.2x | - | 3 |
| Masters D and E men's quad Op.Mas.DE.4x | 3 | - |
| Masters E and F men's quad Op.Mas.EF.4x | - | 3 |
| Masters E and F men's single Op.Mas.EF.1x | 3 | - |
| Masters E, F and G men's double Op.Mas.EFG.2x | - | 3 |
| Masters F and G men's single Op.Mas.FG.1x | - | 3 |
| Mixed masters D and E double Mx.Mas.DE.2x | 3 | - |
| Mixed masters E and F double Mx.Mas.EF.2x | - | 3 |
| Mixed masters E and F quad Mx.Mas.EF.4x | 3 | - |
| Mixed masters F and G quad Mx.Mas.FG.4x | - | 3 |
| Mixed masters F quad Mx.Mas.F.4x | 3 | - |
| Masters A and B women's double W.Mas.AB.2x | 2 | - |
| Masters A and B women's quad W.Mas.AB.4x | 2 | - |
| Masters B and C women's quad W.Mas.BC.4x | - | 2 |
| Masters C and D men's double Op.Mas.CD.2x | 2 | - |
| Masters D women's double W.Mas.D.2x | - | 2 |
| Masters E and F women's single W.Mas.EF.1x | - | 2 |
| Masters E and G men's double Op.Mas.EG.2x | 2 | - |
| Masters F women's single W.Mas.F.1x | 2 | - |
| Masters G and H men's single Op.Mas.GH.1x | 2 | - |
| Mixed masters E quad Mx.Mas.E.4x | - | 2 |
| Mixed masters F and G double Mx.Mas.FG.2x | 2 | - |
| Masters F and G men's quad Op.Mas.FG.4x | 1 | - |
| Masters F women's quad W.Mas.F.4x | 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.
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Head of the Lune 2026: common questions
When does Head of the Lune 2026 take place?
Head of the Lune 2026 is on Sunday 15 November 2026.
Where is Head of the Lune held?
Head of the Lune is held at River Lune, Lancaster in Lancaster, Lancashire. The venue sits in Lancaster, Lancashire.
What format is Head of the Lune raced in?
Head of the Lune is an autumn head race, the long-course time-trial format that anchors the head-race season.
How do crews enter Head of the Lune?
Entry information is published on the official regatta website (lancasterrowing.co.uk). Lancaster John O’Gaunt Rowing Club is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics.
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