2011-04-02
Head of the River Race
The processional Head of the River Race involves a staggering 420 eights, making it the largest continuous rowing event in the world. The journey from Mortlake to Putney Bridge is certainly no mean feat.
For those not accustomed to rowing terminology, "processional" means
that the boats start one after the other at ten-second intervals, which
in theory should mean that there is a continuous procession of boats
from the start to the finish of the race.
Sweat, grit and
determination are involved throughout the hardy four-and-a-quarter miles
(6800m) from Mortlake to Putney, as opposed to the usual 1000m for a
regatta and 2000m for the Olympics. The race usually takes a boat around
35 minutes in all to finish.
When: 2 Apr 2011
Where: River Thames, London, England
From: whatsonwhen.com
last modification: 2011-02-17
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