Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race
Head race
6,760m course
- British Rowing region
- Thames
- Entries status
- Planning
- Date
- Sunday 21 March 2027
- Organised by
- Vesta Rowing Club
Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race is a late-winter head race, raced in the long-course time-trial format with staggered starts held on Sunday, 21 March 2027 at River Thames, Mortlake to Putney in Putney, London over a 6,760m course. The fixture is organised by Vesta Rowing Club.
Who races here
From the last 2 races (2024 to 2026).
269
crews a year on average
90%
masters
66%
sweep boats
353
eights raced
Masters: 484 crews over 2 races, mostly eights, quads and coxed quads. Bands A to H raced.
Who races here
Over the last 2 races (2024, 2026) this head averaged 269 crews. Most crews were masters (90%). Sculling boats made up 34% of entries. Masters crews made up 90% (484 crews), mostly eights and quads.
537 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.
Masters A men's quad: 6 matching crews raced over 2 years.
- 2026: No band A men's quad raced. Other masters crews raced in Masters D men's quad (6 crews); Masters E men's quad (4 crews); Masters F men's quad (10 crews); Masters G men's quad (6 crews); Masters C men's quad (7 crews); Masters A and B men's quad (5 crews); Masters H and I men's quad (7 crews). Some crew bands were not recorded
- 2024: 6 band A men's crews raced in Masters A men's quad (6 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 | 8x+ Sculling eight | All boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0 | |||||||||
| Senior and open | 53 | |||||||||
| Masters | 484 | |||||||||
| University and college | 0 | |||||||||
| Beginner | 0 | |||||||||
| All ages | 0 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 352 | 1 | 537 |
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 | ||||||||||||
| 8x+ Sculling eight |
Crews per cell
0
1-9
10-24
25-49
50-99
100-199
200+
Categories raced
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Senior and open 4 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Novice open eight Novice.Op.8+ | 11 | 15 |
| Novice women's eight Novice.W.8+ | 6 | 9 |
| Novice open quad Novice.Op.4x | - | 6 |
| Novice women's quad Novice.W.4x | - | 6 |
Masters 40 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Masters E men's eight Op.Mas.E.8+ | 21 | 18 |
| Masters D men's eight Op.Mas.D.8+ | 16 | 20 |
| Masters D women's eight W.Mas.D.8+ | 17 | 19 |
| Masters C women's eight W.Mas.C.8+ | 15 | 14 |
| Masters F men's eight Op.Mas.F.8+ | 10 | 15 |
| Masters C men's eight Op.Mas.C.8+ | 12 | 9 |
| Masters E women's eight W.Mas.E.8+ | 9 | 12 |
| Masters E women's quad W.Mas.E.4x | 9 | 10 |
| Masters D men's quad Op.Mas.D.4x | 12 | 6 |
| Masters F men's quad Op.Mas.F.4x | 6 | 10 |
| Masters G men's eight Op.Mas.G.8+ | 8 | 8 |
| Masters G men's quad Op.Mas.G.4x | 9 | 6 |
| Masters B men's eight Op.Mas.B.8+ | 6 | 7 |
| Masters A men's eight Op.Mas.A.8+ | 7 | 5 |
| Masters C women's quad W.Mas.C.4x | 10 | - |
| Masters E men's quad Op.Mas.E.4x | 6 | 4 |
| Masters D women's quad W.Mas.D.4x | - | 9 |
| Masters F and G women's eight W.Mas.FG.8+ | - | 9 |
| Mixed masters A eight Mx.Mas.A.8+ | 9 | - |
| Masters F, G and H women's quad W.Mas.FGH.4x | - | 8 |
| Mixed masters E quad Mx.Mas.E.4x | 8 | - |
| Masters A and B women's eight W.Mas.AB.8+ | - | 7 |
| Masters A women's quad W.Mas.A.4x | 7 | - |
| Masters C men's quad Op.Mas.C.4x | - | 7 |
| Masters H and I men's quad Op.Mas.HI.4x | - | 7 |
| Mixed masters A quad Mx.Mas.A.4x | 7 | - |
| Mixed masters A, B and C eight Mx.Mas.ABC.8+ | - | 7 |
| Mixed masters A, B, C and D quad Mx.Mas.ABCD.4x | - | 7 |
| Mixed masters D eight Mx.Mas.D.8+ | 7 | - |
| Mixed masters D, E, F and G eight Mx.Mas.DEFG.8+ | - | 7 |
| Masters A men's quad Op.Mas.A.4x | 6 | - |
| Masters A women's eight W.Mas.A.8+ | 6 | - |
| Masters A, B and C women's quad W.Mas.ABC.4x | - | 6 |
| Masters F women's eight W.Mas.F.8+ | 6 | - |
| Masters A and B men's quad Op.Mas.AB.4x | - | 5 |
| Masters H men's eight Op.Mas.H.8+ | - | 5 |
| Mixed masters E and F quad Mx.Mas.EF.4x | - | 5 |
| Masters A men's coxed quad Op.Mas.A.4x+ | 1 | - |
| Masters A women's coxed quad W.Mas.A.4x+ | 1 | - |
| Mixed masters A sculling eight Mx.Mas.A.8x+ | 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
The Vesta International Masters Head of The River Race (formerly known as the Vesta Veterans International Head of the River Race) is a rowing race held annually on the River Thames over the Championship Course.
Course
The race will be raced on the ebb tide between Mortlake and Putney, a course of 4.2 miles.
Boat classes
- 8+
- 4x
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Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race 2027: common questions
When does Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race 2027 take place?
Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race 2027 is on Sunday 21 March 2027.
Where is Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race held?
Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race is held at River Thames, Mortlake to Putney in Putney, London. The venue sits in Putney, London.
What format is Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race raced in?
Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race is a late-winter head race, raced in the long-course time-trial format with staggered starts, over 6,760m.
Who can race at Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race?
Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race carries entries for open masters, women’s masters, mixed masters crews.
How do crews enter Vesta International Masters Head of the River Race?
Entry information is published on the official regatta website (www.vestarowing.co.uk). Vesta Rowing Club is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics.
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