Vesta Veterans International Eights Head of the River Race

The Vesta Veterans Head which often sees notable entries under the title the Vesta Veterans International Head of the River Race is a rowing race held annually on the River Thames over the Championship Course.

Vesta Veterans International Head of the River Race
Date(s)	One-day
Frequency	Annual
Location(s)	Championship Course, River Thames in London, England
Years active	1954–Present
Next event	27 March 2022
Website	www.vestarowing.co.uk/veterans-head-of-the-river/

Course

The direction in which it is raced will be advertised as the preferred ebb tide, if that occurs fairly near the middle of the day. The direction is confirmed from many weeks ahead on the race website. It is raced from Mortlake to Putney or vice versa.

Categories and entries

It is open to veteran (also known as masters) eights and quads, who race in prize categories determined by their average ages, plus novice prizes for the least-race-points crews in the men's, women's and mixed categories, which are further sub-categories of each category. The race always takes place on the day after the Head of the River Race. There is on-water marshalling provided and an entry fee applies. Any surplus money is applied to further the sport of rowing.

Organiser

It is organised by Vesta Rowing Club.

External links

• Veterans Head