York SBH
Head race
3,000m course
- Date
- Sunday 21 November 2027
York SBH is a head race. It is held on Sunday 21 November 2027 at York, Fulford Landing to King’s Staith, North Yorkshire over a 3,000m course. The event is organised by York City Rowing Club. York SBH offers 3 boat classes, including 4x, 4-, 4+.
Entries at a glance
From the last 2 races (2024 to 2025).
219
crews a year on average
42%
senior and open crews
80%
sculling boats
No
eights raced
Masters: 75 crews over 2 races, mostly quads, doubles and coxed fours. Bands B to I raced. Some crew bands were not recorded (3 crews).
Who races here
Over the last 2 races (2024 to 2025) this head averaged 219 crews. Sculling boats made up 80% of entries. Masters crews made up 17% (75 crews), mostly quads and doubles.
438 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 single: 32 matching crews raced over 2 years.
- 2025: Open single, band 1, 7 crews; Open single, band 2, 6 crews; Open single, band 3, 3 crews
- 2024: Open single, band 1, 8 crews; Open single, band 2, 8 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 | 179 | ||||||||
| Senior and open | 184 | ||||||||
| Masters | 75 | ||||||||
| University and college | 0 | ||||||||
| Beginner | 0 | ||||||||
| All ages | 95 | 129 | 5 | 91 | 36 | 18 | 64 | 0 | 438 |
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
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Junior 39 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| J16 women's double W.J16.2x | 6 | 4 |
| J18 quad Op.J18.4x | 8 | 2 |
| J15 women's coxed quad W.J15.4x+ | 8 | 1 |
| J18 women's double W.J18.2x | 6 | 3 |
| J18 women's single W.J18.1x | 6 | 3 |
| J18 women's quad W.J18.4x | 6 | 2 |
| J15 double, band 1 B1.Op.J15.2x | 7 | - |
| J15 double, band 2 B2.Op.J15.2x | 7 | - |
| J16 women's single, band 1 B1.W.J16.1x | 7 | - |
| J14 coxed quad Op.J14.4x+ | 6 | - |
| J17 women's double W.J17.2x | 3 | 3 |
| J18 double Op.J18.2x | 4 | 2 |
| J14 women's coxed quad W.J14.4x+ | 5 | - |
| J15 coxed quad, band 1 B1.Op.J15.4x+ | 5 | - |
| J15 coxed quad, band 2 B2.Op.J15.4x+ | 5 | - |
| J15 women's double, band 1 B1.W.J15.2x | 5 | - |
| J16 women's single, band 2 B2.W.J16.1x | 5 | - |
| J17 women's quad W.J17.4x | 3 | 2 |
| J16 double, band 1 B1.Op.J16.2x | - | 4 |
| J16 quad Op.J16.4x | 2 | 2 |
| J16 single Op.J16.1x | 4 | - |
| J16 women's quad W.J16.4x | 3 | 1 |
| J15 women's double W.J15.2x | - | 3 |
| J15 women's double, band 2 B2.W.J15.2x | 3 | - |
| J16 single, band 1 B1.Op.J16.1x | - | 3 |
| J16 single, band 2 B2.Op.J16.1x | - | 3 |
| J16 single, band 3 B3.Op.J16.1x | - | 3 |
| J17 quad Op.J17.4x | 3 | - |
| J17 single Op.J17.1x | - | 3 |
| J18 single Op.J18.1x | 1 | 2 |
| J15 double Op.J15.2x | - | 2 |
| J16 double Op.J16.2x | 2 | - |
| J16 double, band 2 B2.Op.J16.2x | - | 2 |
| J16 women's single W.J16.1x | - | 2 |
| J17 double Op.J17.2x | 2 | - |
| J17 women's single W.J17.1x | 2 | - |
| J14 double Op.J14.2x | - | 1 |
| J14 women's double W.J14.2x | - | 1 |
| J15 coxed quad Op.J15.4x+ | - | 1 |
Senior and open 29 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Open single, band 1 B1.Op.1x | 8 | 7 |
| Open single, band 2 B2.Op.1x | 8 | 6 |
| Open coxed four, band 1 B1.Op.4+ | 6 | 7 |
| Open coxed four, band 2 B2.Op.4+ | 6 | 7 |
| Open quad Op.4x | 7 | 5 |
| Women's coxed four, band 1 B1.W.4+ | 5 | 5 |
| Women's double, band 2 B2.W.2x | 4 | 5 |
| Women's double, band 1 B1.W.2x | 4 | 4 |
| Women's coxed four, band 2 B2.W.4+ | 4 | 3 |
| Women's quad W.4x | - | 7 |
| Women's single W.1x | 2 | 5 |
| Open double, band 1 B1.Op.2x | - | 6 |
| Women's coxless four W.4- | 1 | 5 |
| Women's quad, band 2 B2.W.4x | 6 | - |
| Open coxless four Op.4- | 4 | 1 |
| Open double Op.2x | 5 | - |
| Open double, band 2 B2.Op.2x | - | 5 |
| Women's coxed four, band 3 B3.W.4+ | - | 5 |
| Women's quad, band 1 B1.W.4x | 5 | - |
| Open coxless four, band 1 B1.Op.4- | - | 4 |
| Mixed double Mx.2x | - | 3 |
| Mixed quad Mx.4x | 1 | 2 |
| Open coxed four, band 3 B3.Op.4+ | - | 3 |
| Open coxless four, band 2 B2.Op.4- | - | 3 |
| Open single, band 3 B3.Op.1x | - | 3 |
| Mixed coxed quad Mx.4x+ | - | 2 |
| Open coxless pair Op.2- | - | 2 |
| Women's coxed quad W.4x+ | 2 | - |
| Women's coxless pair W.2- | 1 | - |
Masters 46 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed masters E double Mx.Mas.E.2x | 1 | 3 |
| Masters C men's quad Op.Mas.C.4x | - | 3 |
| Masters D women's double W.Mas.D.2x | 2 | 1 |
| Masters E and F men's coxed four Op.Mas.EF.4+ | 2 | 1 |
| Masters E men's double Op.Mas.E.2x | - | 3 |
| Masters E men's single Op.Mas.E.1x | 2 | 1 |
| Masters F women's coxed four W.Mas.F.4+ | 1 | 2 |
| Masters B women's single W.Mas.B.1x | 1 | 1 |
| Masters C women's double W.Mas.C.2x | - | 2 |
| Masters C women's quad W.Mas.C.4x | 1 | 1 |
| Masters D men's single Op.Mas.D.1x | 1 | 1 |
| Masters D women's coxed four W.Mas.D.4+ | 1 | 1 |
| Masters D women's quad W.Mas.D.4x | 1 | 1 |
| Masters E women's coxed four W.Mas.E.4+ | - | 2 |
| Masters E women's double W.Mas.E.2x | 2 | - |
| Masters F men's double Op.Mas.F.2x | - | 2 |
| Masters F men's quad Op.Mas.F.4x | 1 | 1 |
| Masters G men's double Op.Mas.G.2x | 1 | 1 |
| Masters G men's quad Op.Mas.G.4x | 1 | 1 |
| Mixed masters D quad Mx.Mas.D.4x | 1 | 1 |
| Mixed masters G quad Mx.Mas.G.4x | 1 | 1 |
| Masters B women's quad W.Mas.B.4x | - | 1 |
| Masters C men's coxed four Op.Mas.C.4+ | - | 1 |
| Masters C men's single Op.Mas.C.1x | 1 | - |
| Masters C women's coxed four W.Mas.C.4+ | 1 | - |
| Masters D men's quad Op.Mas.D.4x | 1 | - |
| Masters D women's single W.Mas.D.1x | - | 1 |
| Masters E men's coxless pair Op.Mas.E.2- | 1 | - |
| Masters E women's quad W.Mas.E.4x | - | 1 |
| Masters E women's single W.Mas.E.1x | 1 | - |
| Masters F men's coxed four Op.Mas.F.4+ | 1 | - |
| Masters F men's coxless pair Op.Mas.F.2- | 1 | - |
| Masters F men's single Op.Mas.F.1x | - | 1 |
| Masters F women's double W.Mas.F.2x | 1 | - |
| Masters F women's quad W.Mas.F.4x | - | 1 |
| Masters G men's single Op.Mas.G.1x | - | 1 |
| Masters H men's quad Op.Mas.H.4x | - | 1 |
| Masters I men's double Op.Mas.I.2x | - | 1 |
| Mixed masters C double Mx.Mas.C.2x | 1 | - |
| Mixed masters D coxed quad Mx.Mas.D.4x+ | 1 | - |
| Mixed masters D double Mx.Mas.D.2x | - | 1 |
| Mixed masters E quad Mx.Mas.E.4x | 1 | - |
| Mixed masters F double Mx.Mas.F.2x | 1 | - |
| Mixed masters F quad Mx.Mas.F.4x | - | 1 |
| Mixed masters H quad Mx.Mas.H.4x | - | 1 |
| Mixed masters I quad Mx.Mas.I.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.
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About this head race
Small Boats Head is our most popular event of the year, racing over 3,000m upstream from Fulford Landing to King’s Staith in the centre of York in sculling and sweep boats up to 4x/4-/4+.
Course
From Fulford Landing to King’s Staith
Boat classes
- 4x
- 4-
- 4+
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When does York SBH 2027 take place?
York SBH 2027 is on Sunday 21 November 2027.
Where is York SBH held?
York SBH is held at York, Fulford Landing to King’s Staith, North Yorkshire.
What format is York SBH raced in?
York SBH is a head race (3,000m).
Which boat classes race at York SBH?
York SBH runs 3 boat classes: 4x, 4-, 4+.
How do crews enter York SBH?
Entry information is published on the official regatta website (www.ycrc.co.uk). York City Rowing Club is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics.
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