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Head of the East

Head race 4,000m course
British Rowing region
Eastern
Entries status
Planning
Date
Sunday 28 February 2027
Venue
River Great Ouse, Kings Lynn
Organised by
WNRC
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Head of the East is a head race. It is held on Sunday 28 February 2027 at River Great Ouse, Kings Lynn over a 4,000m course. The event is organised by WNRC.

Entries at a glance

From the last 2 races (2025 to 2026).

76

crews a year on average

36%

senior and open crews

79%

sculling boats

21

eights raced

Masters: 47 crews over 2 races, mostly singles, doubles and quads. Bands A to H raced. Some crew bands were not recorded (30 crews).

Who races here

Over the last 2 races (2025 to 2026) this head averaged 76 crews. Sculling boats made up 79% of entries. Masters crews made up 31% (47 crews), mostly singles and doubles.

152 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.

Senior and open men's eight: 10 matching crews raced over 2 years.

  • 2026: Open eight, band 1, 2 crews; Open eight, band 2, 3 crews
  • 2025: Open eight, band 1, 1 crew; Open eight, band 2, 4 crews

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

Crews by age and boat

Choose a cell to check your crew. Darker blue means more crews.

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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 51
Senior and open 54
Masters 47
University and college 0
Beginner 0
All ages 58 41 2 18 3 0 9 21 152
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 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 21 categories raced
Junior - Categories raced
Category 2025 2026
J16 women's double W.J16.2x - 6
J15 single Op.J15.1x - 5
J15 women's single W.J15.1x - 5
J16 single Op.J16.1x - 5
J17 double Op.J17.2x - 4
J18 women's single W.J18.1x 1 2
J14 single Op.J14.1x - 2
J16 women's single W.J16.1x - 2
J16 women's single, band 1 B1.W.J16.1x - 2
J16 women's single, band 2 B2.W.J16.1x - 2
J17 quad Op.J17.4x 2 -
J18 single Op.J18.1x 2 -
J18 women's double W.J18.2x - 2
School/junior women's quad W.Sch/Jun.4x 2 -
J14 women's double W.J14.2x - 1
J15 double Op.J15.2x - 1
J15 women's coxed quad W.J15.4x+ - 1
J15 women's double W.J15.2x - 1
J16 women's coxed four W.J16.4+ - 1
J16 women's quad W.J16.4x - 1
Mixed j16 double Mx.J16.2x - 1
Senior and open 12 categories raced
Senior and open - Categories raced
Category 2025 2026
Open single Op.1x 3 6
Open eight, band 2 B2.Op.8+ 4 3
Open quad Op.4x 1 5
Women's eight W.8+ 2 4
Open coxed four Op.4+ 1 4
Women's double W.2x 3 2
Mixed double Mx.2x 4 -
Women's single W.1x - 4
Open double Op.2x 3 -
Open eight, band 1 B1.Op.8+ 1 2
Women's coxless pair W.2- - 1
Women's quad W.4x 1 -
Masters 24 categories raced
Masters - Categories raced
Category 2025 2026
Masters E, F and G men's single Op.Mas.EFG.1x - 5
Masters C, D and E men's double Op.Mas.CDE.2x - 4
Masters C and D men's single Op.Mas.CD.1x 3 -
Masters C and D women's single W.Mas.CD.1x 3 -
Masters C, D and E women's double W.Mas.CDE.2x 3 -
Masters C, D and E women's eight W.Mas.CDE.8+ - 3
Masters D, E and F women's single W.Mas.DEF.1x - 3
Masters B men's double Op.Mas.B.2x - 2
Masters E men's eight Op.Mas.E.8+ - 2
Masters F men's quad Op.Mas.F.4x 2 -
Masters G and H men's quad Op.Mas.GH.4x 2 -
Masters G and H men's single Op.Mas.GH.1x 2 -
Masters H and I men's double Op.Mas.HI.2x 2 -
Masters A men's single Op.Mas.A.1x 1 -
Masters B men's coxless pair Op.Mas.B.2- 1 -
Masters B women's double W.Mas.B.2x - 1
Masters C men's coxed quad Op.Mas.C.4x+ 1 -
Masters D women's coxed four W.Mas.D.4+ - 1
Masters E women's coxed four W.Mas.E.4+ 1 -
Masters E women's quad W.Mas.E.4x - 1
Masters F women's coxed four W.Mas.F.4+ - 1
Masters F women's coxed quad W.Mas.F.4x+ - 1
Masters H men's double Op.Mas.H.2x - 1
Mixed masters B quad Mx.Mas.B.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.

About this head race

Head of the East is hosted by WNRC on behalf of the Eastern Region Rowing Council.

Course

The event includes divisions of 2km and 4km courses.

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Head of the East 2027: common questions

When does Head of the East 2027 take place?

Head of the East 2027 is on Sunday 28 February 2027.

Where is Head of the East held?

Head of the East is held at River Great Ouse, Kings Lynn.

What format is Head of the East raced in?

Head of the East is a head race (4,000m).

How do crews enter Head of the East?

Entry information is published on the official regatta website (wnrc.westnorfolkrowingclub.co.uk). WNRC is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics.

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