Tyne United Small Boats Head
Head race
4,500m course
- British Rowing region
- Northern
- Entries status
- Entries open, closing on 10 October 2026
- Date
- Saturday 17 October 2026
- Venue
- River Tyne, Gateshead
- Entry deadline
- Saturday 10 October 2026 (in 4 days)
Tyne United Small Boats Head is an autumn head race, the long-course time-trial format that anchors the head-race season held on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at River Tyne, Gateshead in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear over a 4,500m course. The fixture is organised by Tyne United Rowing Club. Entries close on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Who races here
From the last race (2024).
123
crews
46%
juniors
68%
sculling boats
No
eights raced
Masters: 17 crews in the last race, mostly quads and doubles.
Who races here
In the last race (2024) this head had 123 crews. Sculling boats made up 68% of entries. Masters crews made up 14% (17 crews), mostly quads and doubles.
123 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.
- 2024: No band A men's quad raced. Other masters crews raced in Masters C and D men's quad (5 crews); Masters E, F and G men's quad (4 crews). 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 | 56 | ||||||||
| Senior and open | 46 | ||||||||
| Masters | 17 | ||||||||
| University and college | 0 | ||||||||
| Beginner | 0 | ||||||||
| All ages | 18 | 30 | 5 | 29 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 123 |
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 18 categories raced
| Category | 2024 |
|---|---|
| J15 coxed quad Op.J15.4x+ | 5 |
| J15 double Op.J15.2x | 4 |
| J15 women's double W.J15.2x | 4 |
| J16 single, band 1 B1.Op.J16.1x | 4 |
| J16 single, band 2 B2.Op.J16.1x | 4 |
| J16 women's single W.J16.1x | 4 |
| J17 women's double W.J17.2x | 4 |
| J16 women's quad W.J16.4x | 3 |
| J17 double Op.J17.2x | 3 |
| J18 double, band 2 B2.Op.J18.2x | 3 |
| J18 quad Op.J18.4x | 3 |
| J18 women's quad, band 1 B1.W.J18.4x | 3 |
| J18 women's quad, band 2 B2.W.J18.4x | 3 |
| J15 women's coxed quad W.J15.4x+ | 2 |
| J17 quad Op.J17.4x | 2 |
| J18 double, band 1 B1.Op.J18.2x | 2 |
| J18 women's double W.J18.2x | 2 |
| J17 women's single W.J17.1x | 1 |
Senior and open 18 categories raced
| Category | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Open coxed four, band 1 B1.Op.4+ | 4 |
| Open coxed four, band 2 B2.Op.4+ | 4 |
| Open coxless four, band 1 B1.Op.4- | 4 |
| Open coxed four, band 3 B3.Op.4+ | 3 |
| Open coxless four, band 2 B2.Op.4- | 3 |
| Open coxless pair Op.2- | 3 |
| Women's coxed four, band 1 B1.W.4+ | 3 |
| Women's coxed four, band 2 B2.W.4+ | 3 |
| Women's coxless four, band 1 B1.W.4- | 3 |
| Women's coxless four, band 2 B2.W.4- | 3 |
| Open double Op.2x | 2 |
| Open quad Op.4x | 2 |
| Open single, band 1 B1.Op.1x | 2 |
| Open single, band 2 B2.Op.1x | 2 |
| Women's coxless pair W.2- | 2 |
| Women's double W.2x | 1 |
| Women's quad W.4x | 1 |
| Women's single W.1x | 1 |
Masters 5 categories raced
| Category | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Masters C and D men's quad Op.Mas.CD.4x | 5 |
| Masters E, F and G men's quad Op.Mas.EFG.4x | 4 |
| Masters D and F women's quad W.Mas.DF.4x | 3 |
| Masters G, H and I men's double Op.Mas.GHI.2x | 3 |
| Masters D and E men's double Op.Mas.DE.2x | 2 |
Other categories 1 categories raced
| Category | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Op MasD/F/G/J 1x Op MasD/F/G/J 1x | 4 |
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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About this regatta
Tyne United Small Boats Head happens every October, with a 4500km race on the famous river Tyne.
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Tyne United Small Boats Head 2026: common questions
When does Tyne United Small Boats Head 2026 take place?
Tyne United Small Boats Head 2026 is on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Where is Tyne United Small Boats Head held?
Tyne United Small Boats Head is held at River Tyne, Gateshead in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The venue sits in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
What format is Tyne United Small Boats Head raced in?
Tyne United Small Boats Head is an autumn head race, the long-course time-trial format that anchors the head-race season, over 4,500m.
How do crews enter Tyne United Small Boats Head?
Entries are submitted via the official entry portal at tyneunited.co.uk. Tyne United Rowing Club is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics. The entry deadline is Saturday 10 October 2026.
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