Dee Autumn Head
Head race
Date moved
4,000m course
Date changed.
Originally scheduled for Sunday 31 October 2027.
date changed from 31st because of tides
- Date
- Sunday 24 October 2027
- Venue
- River Dee, Chester
- Organised by
- Grosvenor Rowing Club
Dee Autumn Head is an autumn head race, run as a long-course time trial with crews started one after another. It is held on Sunday 24 October 2027 at River Dee, Chester, Cheshire over a 4,000m course. The event is organised by Grosvenor Rowing Club.
Entries at a glance
From the last race (2025).
195
crews
35%
senior and open crews
71%
sculling boats
24
eights raced
Masters: 61 crews in the last race, mostly quads, doubles and singles. Bands C to F raced. Some crew bands were not recorded (52 crews).
Who races here
In the last race (2025) this head had 195 crews. Sculling boats made up 71% of entries. Masters crews made up 31% (61 crews), mostly quads and doubles.
195 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.
J18 men's single: 13 matching crews raced over 1 year.
- 2025: J18 single, 3 crews; J18 single, band 1, 2 crews; J18 single, band 2, 3 crews; J18 single, band 3, 3 crews; J18 single, band 4, 2 crews
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 | 65 | ||||||||
| Senior and open | 69 | ||||||||
| Masters | 61 | ||||||||
| University and college | 0 | ||||||||
| Beginner | 0 | ||||||||
| All ages | 55 | 42 | 0 | 33 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 195 |
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 26 categories raced
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| J18 double Op.J18.2x | 5 |
| J15 coxed quad Op.J15.4x+ | 4 |
| J15 women's double, band 1 B1.W.J15.2x | 4 |
| J15 women's double, band 2 B2.W.J15.2x | 4 |
| J15 double, band 1 B1.Op.J15.2x | 3 |
| J16 single, band 1 B1.Op.J16.1x | 3 |
| J18 single Op.J18.1x | 3 |
| J18 single, band 2 B2.Op.J18.1x | 3 |
| J18 single, band 3 B3.Op.J18.1x | 3 |
| J18 women's single W.J18.1x | 3 |
| J18 women's single, band 2 B2.W.J18.1x | 3 |
| J15 double, band 2 B2.Op.J15.2x | 2 |
| J15 single Op.J15.1x | 2 |
| J15 women's coxed quad W.J15.4x+ | 2 |
| J15 women's single W.J15.1x | 2 |
| J16 single, band 2 B2.Op.J16.1x | 2 |
| J18 quad Op.J18.4x | 2 |
| J18 single, band 1 B1.Op.J18.1x | 2 |
| J18 single, band 4 B4.Op.J18.1x | 2 |
| J18 women's double, band 1 B1.W.J18.2x | 2 |
| J18 women's double, band 2 B2.W.J18.2x | 2 |
| J18 women's quad W.J18.4x | 2 |
| J18 women's single, band 1 B1.W.J18.1x | 2 |
| J14 coxed quad Op.J14.4x+ | 1 |
| J14 single Op.J14.1x | 1 |
| J16 women's single W.J16.1x | 1 |
Senior and open 23 categories raced
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Women's quad, band 1 B1.W.4x | 5 |
| Open coxed four, band 1 B1.Op.4+ | 4 |
| Open coxless four, band 1 B1.Op.4- | 4 |
| Open eight, band 1 B1.Op.8+ | 4 |
| Open eight, band 2 B2.Op.8+ | 4 |
| Open single, band 1 B1.Op.1x | 4 |
| Women's double W.2x | 4 |
| Women's eight, band 1 B1.W.8+ | 4 |
| Open coxed four, band 2 B2.Op.4+ | 3 |
| Open quad Op.4x | 3 |
| Open single, band 2 B2.Op.1x | 3 |
| Women's coxed four, band 2 B2.W.4+ | 3 |
| Women's eight, band 2 B2.W.8+ | 3 |
| Women's eight, band 3 B3.W.8+ | 3 |
| Women's single, band 1 B1.W.1x | 3 |
| Open coxless four, band 2 B2.Op.4- | 2 |
| Open double Op.2x | 2 |
| Open eight, band 3 B3.Op.8+ | 2 |
| Recreational open coxed quad Recreational.Op.4x+ | 2 |
| Women's coxless four W.4- | 2 |
| Women's quad, band 2 B2.W.4x | 2 |
| Women's single, band 2 B2.W.1x | 2 |
| Women's coxed four, band 1 B1.W.4+ | 1 |
Masters 21 categories raced
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Masters D, E and F women's quad W.Mas.DEF.4x | 6 |
| Masters C, D and E men's quad Op.Mas.CDE.4x | 5 |
| Masters B, C and D men's coxed four Op.Mas.BCD.4+ | 4 |
| Masters B, C and D men's double Op.Mas.BCD.2x | 4 |
| Masters F, G and H men's quad, band 2 B2.Op.Mas.FGH.4x | 4 |
| Masters A, B and C men's single Op.Mas.ABC.1x | 3 |
| Masters C and D women's double W.Mas.CD.2x | 3 |
| Masters C, D and E women's coxed four W.Mas.CDE.4+ | 3 |
| Masters D, E and F men's coxless four Op.Mas.DEF.4- | 3 |
| Masters E and F men's single Op.Mas.EF.1x | 3 |
| Masters E, F and G men's coxed four Op.Mas.EFG.4+ | 3 |
| Masters F men's double Op.Mas.F.2x | 3 |
| Low ability (CRI) masters E and F men's double LowCRI.Op.Mas.EF.2x | 2 |
| Masters B, C and D women's single W.Mas.BCD.1x | 2 |
| Masters C women's quad W.Mas.C.4x | 2 |
| Masters D and E men's eight Op.Mas.DE.8+ | 2 |
| Masters E women's double W.Mas.E.2x | 2 |
| Masters E women's eight W.Mas.E.8+ | 2 |
| Masters E, F and G women's single, band 1 B1.W.Mas.EFG.1x | 2 |
| Masters F, G and H men's quad, band 1 B1.Op.Mas.FGH.4x | 2 |
| Masters E, F and G women's single, band 2 B2.W.Mas.EFG.1x | 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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About this head race
The Dee Autumn Head is an annual rowing event hosted by Grosvenor Rowing Club on the scenic River Dee in Chester. This popular head race attracts rowers of all levels, from local clubs to regional and national competitors, offering a course of just under 4000m.
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Dee Autumn Head 2027: common questions
When does Dee Autumn Head 2027 take place?
Dee Autumn Head 2027 is on Sunday 24 October 2027.
Where is Dee Autumn Head held?
Dee Autumn Head is held at River Dee, Chester, Cheshire.
What format is Dee Autumn Head raced in?
Dee Autumn Head is an autumn head race, run as a long-course time trial with crews started one after another (4,000m).
How do crews enter Dee Autumn Head?
Entry information is published on the official regatta website (www.grosvenor-rowingclub.org.uk). Grosvenor Rowing Club is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics.
Has Dee Autumn Head been moved?
Yes. Dee Autumn Head was originally scheduled for Sunday 31 October 2027 and has been moved to Sunday 24 October 2027.
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