On Saturday 3rd March, Headington entered two its two lead eights into the Women’s Head of the River Race. The race on the Tideway (Chiswick Bridge to Putney Bridge) in London is renowned for being a challenge even for the most experienced women’s crews in the country. The river is almost always choppy and the conditions rarely favourable. … Continue reading
Women’s Head: Racing starts at 11:00am. 6:00am: Depart Headington. 7:00am: Arrive at Imperial College. 8:00am: Pre race row. 8:45am: off. 10:45am: All crews in position. All girls to see: http://www.wehorr.org/documents/2012-Info-Captain-Crews.pdf 11:00am: Racing starts. Draw: http://www.wehorr.org/documents/2012-Draw-Final.pdf HSOBC 1st eight starting 24. HSOBC 2nd eight: starting: 221 (starting at approximately 11:36). 12:00pm: Off the water. 12:30pm: de-rig. And … Continue reading
On Saturday 25th February, Headington’s Senior squad left school at seven o’clock to race two eights at Reading University Eights Head. The 4.6 km course provides great preparation for other long distance events throughout March. It also includes some difficult navigation past two islands which helps coxes practice and improve their steering line. The First … Continue reading
http://www.reading.ac.uk/rowing/ Headington are only racing two crews at this 8s event. J15s to J18s – Selected crews. Departure Time: 7am. School bus from Headley Way. Race Time: 10:30am Venue of Event: Reading Boat House (Not the university side). Reading Rowing Club The Boathouse Thames Promenade Richfield Avenue READING RG1 8BD Other details: Headington will be … Continue reading
On Saturday 4th February, the J14 squad and upwards competed at Hampton Four’s and Eight’s Head. As a first event since Christmas, it was a great opportunity to test how effective the winter training has been. More importantly, it was an opportunity to have fun away from the sometimes monotonous winter programme. In sub-zero conditions, … Continue reading
On Saturday 5th November, 5 Headington crews travelled down to London to race the 5km stretch on the Tideway. All crews had a great race, the top senior quad came 2nd in their section with the 2nd senior quad only 10 places behind. Headington’s 3rd boat came 27th with the 4th senior quad only 5 … Continue reading
Pangbourne Small Boats Head is traditionally an excellent Autumn event for the Juniors. This year the Fours Head took place on the same day as Pangbourne so the Seniors were unable to compete or support this local event. Little stream, overcast conditions and a following tail wind made for good conditions with some fast times … Continue reading
The J13 and J14 rowers competed at the Eversham Junior Head Race this weekend where they recorded the following results: Well done to the Women’s Junior 13 Quadruple sculls who recorded 1st and 3rd places in their races. Congratulations to one of our J12s who was third in the Women’s Junior 13 Single Scull. A … Continue reading
