Maidstone Spring Head
Head race
2,500m course
- British Rowing region
- Thames SouthEast
- Entries status
- Planning
- Date
- Saturday 27 February 2027
- Venue
- Maidstone, River Medway
- Organised by
- Clive Harlow
Maidstone Spring Head is a late-winter head race, raced in the long-course time-trial format with staggered starts held on Saturday, 27 February 2027 at Maidstone, River Medway in Maidstone, Kent over a 2,500m course. The fixture is organised by Clive Harlow. Maidstone Spring Head programmes 5 boat classes including 4+, 4x+, 2x, 2- and others.
Who races here
From the last 2 races (2023 to 2026).
145
crews a year on average
56%
juniors
89%
sculling boats
No
eights raced
Masters: 74 crews over 2 races, mostly doubles, singles and coxed quads. Bands C to G raced.
Who races here
Over the last 2 races (2023, 2026) this head averaged 145 crews. Most crews were juniors (56%). Sculling boats made up 89% of entries. Masters crews made up 26% (74 crews), mostly doubles and singles.
289 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.
- 2026: No band A men's quad raced
- 2023: No band A men's quad raced
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 | 163 | ||||||||
| Senior and open | 52 | ||||||||
| Masters | 74 | ||||||||
| University and college | 0 | ||||||||
| Beginner | 0 | ||||||||
| All ages | 84 | 107 | 9 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 289 |
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.
Scroll the table sideways to see all years.
Junior 35 categories raced
| Category | 2023 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| J16 single Op.J16.1x | 2 | 9 |
| J16 double Op.J16.2x | 4 | 5 |
| J18 double Op.J18.2x | 3 | 6 |
| J16 coxed quad Op.J16.4x+ | 6 | 2 |
| J14 double Op.J14.2x | 3 | 4 |
| J15 single Op.J15.1x | 3 | 4 |
| J15 women's double W.J15.2x | 4 | 3 |
| J15 women's single W.J15.1x | 2 | 5 |
| J18 women's double W.J18.2x | 6 | 1 |
| J14 women's double W.J14.2x | - | 6 |
| J15 coxed quad Op.J15.4x+ | 4 | 2 |
| J15 double Op.J15.2x | 2 | 4 |
| J17 double Op.J17.2x | 3 | 3 |
| J17 women's double W.J17.2x | 3 | 3 |
| J14 women's coxed quad W.J14.4x+ | 2 | 3 |
| J14 women's single W.J14.1x | - | 4 |
| J15 women's coxed quad W.J15.4x+ | 3 | 1 |
| J17 coxed quad Op.J17.4x+ | 2 | 2 |
| J18 coxed quad Op.J18.4x+ | - | 4 |
| J14 coxed quad Op.J14.4x+ | 3 | - |
| J14 single Op.J14.1x | - | 3 |
| J16 women's coxed four W.J16.4+ | 3 | - |
| J16 women's coxed quad W.J16.4x+ | 3 | - |
| J18 coxed four Op.J18.4+ | 3 | - |
| J18 single Op.J18.1x | 1 | 2 |
| J18 women's coxed quad W.J18.4x+ | 3 | - |
| J18 women's coxless pair W.J18.2- | 3 | - |
| J15 coxed four Op.J15.4+ | 2 | - |
| J16 women's double W.J16.2x | - | 2 |
| J16 women's single W.J16.1x | - | 2 |
| J17 single Op.J17.1x | - | 2 |
| J17 women's coxed quad W.J17.4x+ | - | 2 |
| J17 women's single W.J17.1x | 2 | - |
| J18 women's coxed four W.J18.4+ | 2 | - |
| J18 women's single W.J18.1x | 2 | - |
Senior and open 10 categories raced
| Category | 2023 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Open single Op.1x | 6 | 6 |
| Open coxed four Op.4+ | 4 | 3 |
| Women's coxed quad W.4x+ | 2 | 5 |
| Open double Op.2x | 3 | 2 |
| Women's double W.2x | - | 5 |
| Women's single W.1x | 1 | 4 |
| Mixed double Mx.2x | - | 4 |
| Women's coxed four W.4+ | 1 | 2 |
| Open coxless pair Op.2- | 2 | - |
| Women's coxless pair W.2- | 2 | - |
Masters 27 categories raced
| Category | 2023 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Masters A, B and C men's double Op.Mas.ABC.2x | 4 | - |
| Masters B, C and E women's coxed quad W.Mas.BCE.4x+ | 4 | - |
| Masters C and E men's double Op.Mas.CE.2x | - | 4 |
| Masters D and F women's single W.Mas.DF.1x | 4 | - |
| Masters E and F men's single Op.Mas.EF.1x | 4 | - |
| Masters A, B and C women's single W.Mas.ABC.1x | - | 3 |
| Masters B, C and D women's double W.Mas.BCD.2x | - | 3 |
| Masters C and D men's single Op.Mas.CD.1x | 3 | - |
| Masters C, D and E women's double W.Mas.CDE.2x | 3 | - |
| Masters D and E men's double Op.Mas.DE.2x | 3 | - |
| Masters D and E women's coxed quad W.Mas.DE.4x+ | - | 3 |
| Masters E and F women's double W.Mas.EF.2x | - | 3 |
| Masters E, F and G men's coxed quad Op.Mas.EFG.4x+ | 3 | - |
| Masters F and H men's single Op.Mas.FH.1x | - | 3 |
| Masters F, G and H men's double Op.Mas.FGH.2x | - | 3 |
| Masters G men's single Op.Mas.G.1x | 3 | - |
| Masters A and C women's single W.Mas.AC.1x | 2 | - |
| Masters B and C women's coxed quad W.Mas.BC.4x+ | - | 2 |
| Masters C and E men's single Op.Mas.CE.1x | - | 2 |
| Masters C men's coxed quad Op.Mas.C.4x+ | - | 2 |
| Masters E and F men's coxed four Op.Mas.EF.4+ | 2 | - |
| Masters E and G men's coxless pair Op.Mas.EG.2- | 2 | - |
| Masters E men's coxed four Op.Mas.E.4+ | - | 2 |
| Mixed masters C, D and F double Mx.Mas.CDF.2x | 2 | - |
| Mixed masters D and E coxed quad Mx.Mas.DE.4x+ | - | 2 |
| Mixed masters D, E and F double Mx.Mas.DEF.2x | - | 2 |
| Masters A and B women's double W.Mas.AB.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
Maidstone Autumn Small Boats Head
Course
Rowed upstream from Allington to Maidstone
Boat classes
- 4+
- 4x+
- 2x
- 2-
- 1x
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Maidstone Spring Head 2027: common questions
When does Maidstone Spring Head 2027 take place?
Maidstone Spring Head 2027 is on Saturday 27 February 2027.
Where is Maidstone Spring Head held?
Maidstone Spring Head is held at Maidstone, River Medway in Maidstone, Kent. The venue sits in Maidstone, Kent.
What format is Maidstone Spring Head raced in?
Maidstone Spring Head is a late-winter head race, raced in the long-course time-trial format with staggered starts, over 2,500m.
Which boat classes race at Maidstone Spring Head?
Maidstone Spring Head runs 5 boat classes: 4+, 4x+, 2x, 2-, 1x.
Who can race at Maidstone Spring Head?
Maidstone Spring Head carries entries for Senior, Junior, Masters crews.
How do crews enter Maidstone Spring Head?
Entry information is published on the official regatta website (maidstoneinvicta.co.uk). Clive Harlow is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics.
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