Following an informal email consultation with all clubs who entered a Wallingford run event in the last twelve months, the head will open on BROE in its usual format of acceptance rules. Many suggested options had as many loathers as lovers and were therefore rejected as unworkable.
eg. Option to disallow doubling up was loved by some but clubs travelling a greater distance wanted to double up to make their journey worthwhile. Ballot was also loved by some but other clubs said having some crews at the regatta and others not, would create impossible coaching problems. Therefore, for the head, we stay as we are. Decisions about the regatta will be made next year.
I will do as best I can, to accept as many crews as I can, as fairly as I can!
Many thanks, Rachael Haycock

Entries open via British Rowing Online Entry (BROE) on Sunday 11th November at 20:00 and close when the event is fully subscribed or Thursday 15th November at 18:00, at the latest.

Entries are limited to a total of 260 crews.

Please see the Entries page for more information.

Thank you to everyone for racing, spectating, buying bacon, helping out, picking up litter etc etc. Why not take a look at a few photos of the day, Thanks to @Ben_Rodford and @rowphoto for braving the conditions!

Ben Rodford

Rowing Photography

The 2016 draw is now available here.

Please note, due to a new height barrier at the riverside car park, trailers can only gain access from 06:00 on the day of the event; trailers cannot be dropped off in advance.

Both the entries and information pages have been updated for 2016, entries will open at 20:00 on Wednesday 16th November. Please note updates to:

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