Small Boats Head

4 October 2026

£14

Draw is live!

St Neots Head 2026 Poster

The Head is operated under the British Rowing Racing Rules. Please ensure that each coxswain, sculler and crew member takes the time to read and note the safety procedures and race information below that competitors must follow during the Head.

Race control and registration

Situated in the clubroom. Collect numbers, advise of scratching or re-schedule race time, crew or race. Crews are reminded that crew or race changes must be agreed with Race Control.

Boating

Boating takes place from the landing stage in front of the clubhouse. The Regatta Field is not available to boat from. St Neots Rowing Club officials will ensure crews are assisted within boating. Please allow at least 25 minutes to reach the start and should row ‘light’ all the way. We are not able to start the race until all crews are above the start line.

The course

Main Head Course: 2,600m downstream from the Rush Meadow Camp site to Little Paxton Island. Mini Head Course: 1,200m from the Rush Meadow Camp site to the upstream end of the St Neots Rowing Club.

Overtaking – crews should be aware that overtaking between Coneygeare Bridge and St Neots Marina (the narrowest part of the course for 250m) is not recommended. Elsewhere, the boat being overtaken should maintain an appropriate line to one side or the river to avoid obstructing the faster travelling boat.

First aid

A qualified First Aider is available in the Clubhouse. Any junior requiring first aid treatment should be escorted to the First Aider by a responsible adult, who will be expected to remain with the junior his/her stay.