Annual Events Calendar 2017 - 2018
This calendar is a list of forecasted river events held on the tidal Thames between the Estuary and Teddington.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all events on the tidal Thames, but does include major events likely to have an effect on navigation. Mariners are also advised that there may be other events of which the PLA have not been informed.
Events that require a River Closure or Local Traffic Control will be promulgated by Notices to Mariners, in addition to being displayed on this calendar
Vessels in these areas around times indicated are to proceed with caution, with special attention to their wash and should avoid obstructing the races or stopping in the area adjacent to the race course.
Latest information on the events may be obtained from the district Harbour Service Launch, call sign Thames Patrol, or from London VTS on the port working frequency.
Please note that events on the tidal Thames require Harbour Master consent - if you wish to organise an event on the river, please contact us.
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| Date | TBC | Type | Event Name | Description | Location | Club (click for map) | Start Time | Finish Time | District |
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| Sat 23 Sep 2017 |
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Autumn Points 2 |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 15:15 | 18:15 | U | ||
| Sat 23 Sep 2017 |
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SUP Big Ben Challenge |
Putney Hard
to Westminster Bridge |
10:00 | 13:30 | U + M | |||
| Sat 23 Sep 2017 |
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SUP Mass Paddle |
Kew Bridge Drawdock
to Putney Hard |
10:00 | 11:30 | U | |||
| Sun 24 Sep 2017 |
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Hasler Marathon Finals |
Richmond Bridge
to Teddington Lock |
Richmond Canoe Club | 10:00 | 15:00 | U | ||
| Sun 24 Sep 2017 |
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LCSC Cup Race |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 15:50 | 18:50 | U | ||
| Sun 24 Sep 2017 |
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Quintin Boat Club Sculling Championship |
Isleworth Drawdock
to Chiswick Bridge |
Quintin Boat Club | 10:15 | 11:45 | U | ||
| Sun 24 Sep 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race |
Barn Elms Reach
to Chelsea Bridge |
Ranelagh Sailing Club | 10:45 | 14:15 | U + M | ||
| Sun 24 Sep 2017 |
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Strand-on-the-Green Club Race |
Kew Bridge
to Kew Railway Bridge |
16:30 | 18:30 | U | |||
| Sun 24 Sep 2017 |
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The Barrier Challenge |
Margaretness Lighthouse
to The Ahoy Centre |
11:00 | U + M | ||||
| Tue 26 Sep 2017 |
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Tideway SUP Event |
Kew Bridge Drawdock
to Chamber's Wharf |
06:50 | 10:00 | U + M | |||
| Sat 30 Sep 2017 |
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Bernie Thompson Race |
Tideway Scullers School
to Putney Bridge |
Tideway Scullers School | 13:00 | 15:00 | U | ||
| Sat 30 Sep 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 09:00 | 11:30 | U | ||
| Sat 30 Sep 2017 |
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SUP Mass Paddle and Pick |
Kew Bridge Drawdock
to Small Profits Drawdock |
11:00 | 16:00 | U | |||
| Sat 30 Sep 2017 |
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Thames Trafalgar Race |
Greenwich Yacht Club
to Erith Yacht Club |
Greenwich Yacht Club | TBC | M + L | ||
| Sun 1 Oct 2017 |
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Meridian Pull |
Cremorne Wharf
to The Ahoy Centre |
09:30 | U + M | ||||
| Sun 1 Oct 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 10:00 | 12:30 | U | ||
| Sun 1 Oct 2017 |
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Strand-on-the-Green Club Race |
Kew Bridge
to Isleworth Drawdock |
10:50 | 12:50 | U | |||
| Sun 1 Oct 2017 |
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Thames Trafalgar Race |
Erith Yacht Club
to Greenwich Yacht Club |
Greenwich Yacht Club | TBC | M | ||
| Sat 7 Oct 2017 |
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Autumn Points 3 |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 14:20 | 17:20 | U | ||
| Sat 7 Oct 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 15:00 | 17:30 | U | ||
| Sat 7 Oct 2017 |
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Southend Fireworks |
Free firework display on Southend Seafront every Saturday night between 7th October and 18th November 2017. |
Southend Seafront | 19:30 | 19:40 | L | ||
| Sun 8 Oct 2017 |
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Presidents Trophy and Bolwell Cup |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 15:00 | 18:00 | U | ||
| Sun 8 Oct 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 15:30 | 18:00 | U | ||
| Sun 8 Oct 2017 |
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Strand-on-the-Green Club Race |
Kew Bridge
to Kew Railway Bridge |
15:40 | 17:40 | U | |||
| Sun 8 Oct 2017 |
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The Barrier Challenge |
Margaretness Lighthouse
to The Ahoy Centre |
10:30 | M | ||||
| Sun 8 Oct 2017 |
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TYC National 12 Open |
Twickenham Yacht Club
to Ham Landing |
Twickenham Yacht Club | 11:00 | 16:00 | U | ||
| Fri 13 Oct 2017 |
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WILLIAM B | Thamesmead Ship Tier | 12:00 | 15:00 | M | |||
| Sat 14 Oct 2017 |
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Ovens Buoy |
Greenwich Yacht Club
to Ovens Buoy |
Greenwich Yacht Club | 09:00 | M + L | ||
| Sat 14 Oct 2017 |
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Pairs Head of the River Race |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Barn Elms Boathouse |
11:00 | 14:30 | U | |||
| Sat 14 Oct 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 09:00 | 11:30 | U | ||
| Sat 14 Oct 2017 |
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Southend Fireworks |
Free firework display on Southend Seafront every Saturday night between 7th October and 18th November 2017. |
Southend Seafront | 19:30 | 19:40 | L | ||
| Sun 15 Oct 2017 |
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Autumn Points 4 |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 09:15 | 12:15 | U | ||
| Sun 15 Oct 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 10:00 | 12:30 | U | ||
| Sun 15 Oct 2017 |
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Strand-on-the-Green Club Race |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Chiswick Bridge |
10:10 | 12:10 | U | |||
| Sat 21 Oct 2017 |
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Apprentices Thames Barge Driving Event |
Greenland Pier
to Westminster Bridge |
11:00 | 13:00 | M | ||
| Sat 21 Oct 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 15:00 | 17:30 | U | ||
| Sat 21 Oct 2017 |
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Southend Fireworks |
Free firework display on Southend Seafront every Saturday night between 7th October and 18th November 2017. |
Southend Seafront | 19:30 | 19:40 | L | ||
| Sun 22 Oct 2017 |
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Globe Club Races |
West India Dock
to Globe Rowing Club |
Globe Rowing Club | 10:15 | 13:00 | M | ||
| Sun 22 Oct 2017 |
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Lady Bull's Points |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 14:50 | 17:50 | U | ||
| Sun 22 Oct 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 15:15 | 17:45 | U | ||
| Sun 22 Oct 2017 |
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Strand-on-the-Green Club Race |
Kew Bridge
to Kew Railway Bridge |
15:30 | 17:30 | U | |||
| Sat 28 Oct 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race |
Barn Elms Reach
to Chelsea Bridge |
Ranelagh Sailing Club | 12:30 | 16:00 | U + M | ||
| Sat 28 Oct 2017 |
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Southend Fireworks |
Free firework display on Southend Seafront every Saturday night between 7th October and 18th November 2017. |
Southend Seafront | 19:30 | 19:40 | L | ||
| Sun 29 Oct 2017 |
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Cruisers Winter 1 | Bugsbys Reach | Greenwich Yacht Club | 11:55 | M | |||
| Sun 29 Oct 2017 |
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Meridian Pull |
Cremorne Wharf
to The Ahoy Centre |
08:00 | U + M | ||||
| Sun 29 Oct 2017 |
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Strand-on-the-Green Club Race |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Hammersmith Bridge |
15:30 | 17:30 | U | |||
| Fri 3 Nov 2017 |
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Gravesend Fireworks |
Gravesham Borough Council's free annual firework display will be held on Friday 3rd November. |
Gordon Promenade | 20:00 | 20:18 | L | |
| Sat 4 Nov 2017 |
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Autumn Points 6 |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 12:15 | 15:15 | U | ||
| Sat 4 Nov 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 13:00 | 15:30 | U | ||
| Sat 4 Nov 2017 |
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Southend Fireworks |
Free firework display on Southend Seafront every Saturday night between 7th October and 18th November 2017. |
Southend Seafront | 19:30 | 19:40 | L | ||
| Sun 5 Nov 2017 |
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Dinghy Winter 2 | Bugsby's Reach | Greenwich Yacht Club | 13:00 | M | ||
| Sun 5 Nov 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 13:30 | 16:00 | U | ||
| Sun 5 Nov 2017 |
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Strand-on-the-Green Club Race |
Kew Bridge
to Kew Railway Bridge |
13:30 | 15:30 | U | ||
| Sat 11 Nov 2017 |
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Lord Mayor's Show Flotilla |
Local traffic control will be carried by an attending Harbour Service Launch. See separate Notice to Mariners |
Westminster Boating Base
to HMS President |
TBC | M | |||
| Sat 11 Nov 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race |
Barn Elms Reach
to Chelsea Bridge |
Ranelagh Sailing Club | 12:30 | 16:00 | U + M | ||
| Sat 11 Nov 2017 |
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Southend Fireworks |
Free firework display on Southend Seafront every Saturday night between 7th October and 18th November 2017. |
Southend Seafront | 19:30 | 19:40 | L | ||
| Sat 11 Nov 2017 |
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Veterans' Fours Head of the River Race |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
Fulham Railway Bridge
to Kew Railway Bridge |
Vesta Rowing Club | 09:30 | 13:00 | U | |
| Sun 12 Nov 2017 |
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Fuller's Head of the River Fours |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Fulham Railway Bridge |
09:45 | 13:15 | U | ||
| Sun 12 Nov 2017 |
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Meridian Pull |
Cremorne Wharf
to The Ahoy Centre |
08:15 | U + M | ||||
| Sun 12 Nov 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 14:45 | 17:15 | U | ||
| Tue 14 Nov 2017 |
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HRH Prince of Wales' Birthday | Tower of London | 13:00 | M | ||||
| Thu 16 Nov 2017 |
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Wingfield Sculls |
Putney Bridge
to Chiswick Bridge |
10:15 | 12:30 | U | ||
| Sat 18 Nov 2017 |
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Autumn Points 7 |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 12:15 | 15:15 | U | ||
| Sat 18 Nov 2017 |
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Cruisers Winter 2 | Bugsbys Reach | Greenwich Yacht Club | 12:00 | M | ||
| Sat 18 Nov 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 13:00 | 15:30 | U | ||
| Sat 18 Nov 2017 |
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Southend Fireworks |
Free firework display on Southend Seafront every Saturday night between 7th October and 18th November 2017. |
Southend Seafront | 19:30 | 19:40 | L | ||
| Sun 19 Nov 2017 |
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Dinghy Winter 3 | Bugsby's Reach | Greenwich Yacht Club | 12:50 | M | ||
| Sun 19 Nov 2017 |
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LCSC Cup Race |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 12:50 | 15:50 | U | ||
| Sun 19 Nov 2017 |
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PBDRCClub Races |
West India Dock
to Poplar, Blackwall & Dist. Rowing Club |
Poplar, Blackwall & Dist. Rowing Club | 08:00 | 09:30 | M | ||
| Sun 19 Nov 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 10:45 | 13:15 | U | ||
| Sat 25 Nov 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race |
Barn Elms Reach
to Chelsea Bridge |
Ranelagh Sailing Club | 10:45 | 14:15 | U + M | ||
| Sat 2 Dec 2017 |
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Autumn Points 7 |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 12:00 | 14:00 | U | ||
| Sat 2 Dec 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 11:45 | 14:15 | U | ||
| Sat 2 Dec 2017 |
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Vesta Scullers Head of the River Race |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Fulham Railway Bridge |
Vesta Rowing Club | 08:30 | 12:00 | U | |
| Sun 3 Dec 2017 |
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Martin Trophy Cup |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 11:45 | 14:45 | U | ||
| Sun 3 Dec 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 12:15 | 14:45 | U | ||
| Sun 3 Dec 2017 |
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United Hospitals Novice Regatta |
Chiswick Bridge
to Kew Railway Bridge |
09:00 | 15:30 | U | |||
| Sun 10 Dec 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race |
Barn Elms Reach
to Chelsea Bridge |
Ranelagh Sailing Club | 12:30 | 16:00 | U + M | ||
| Sun 10 Dec 2017 |
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ULBC Allom Cup |
Chiswick Bridge
to Kew Railway Bridge |
09:00 | 15:30 | U | |||
| Sat 16 Dec 2017 |
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Autumn Points 9 |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 11:10 | 14:10 | U | ||
| Sat 16 Dec 2017 |
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Cruisers Winter 3 | Bugsbys Reach | Greenwich Yacht Club | 11:00 | M | ||
| Sat 16 Dec 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 12:00 | 15:30 | U | ||
| Sat 16 Dec 2017 |
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Remenham Challenge |
Chiswick Pier Trust
to Putney Bridge |
TBC | U | ||||
| Sun 17 Dec 2017 |
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Christmas Punch Bowl |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 11:50 | 14:50 | U | ||
| Sun 17 Dec 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 12:30 | 15:00 | U | ||
| Sat 23 Dec 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race |
Barn Elms Reach
to Chelsea Bridge |
Ranelagh Sailing Club | 10:00 | 13:30 | U + M | ||
| Sat 30 Dec 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 10:00 | 12:30 | U | ||
| Sun 31 Dec 2017 |
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Pappadum Plate Special |
Hammersmith Bridge
to Barnes Bridge |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | 10:30 | 13:30 | U | ||
| Sun 31 Dec 2017 |
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Ranelagh Club Race | Barn Elms Reach | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 11:00 | 13:30 | U | ||
| Sun 21 Jan 2018 |
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United Hospitals Winter Regatta |
Chiswick Bridge
to Kew Railway Bridge |
09:00 | 16:00 | U | |||
| Sat 27 Jan 2018 |
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Quintin Eights Head of the River Race |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Barn Elms Boathouse |
Quintin Boat Club | 10:30 | 14:00 | U | |
| Sun 18 Feb 2018 |
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Greenwich Head | TBC | M | ||||
| Sun 25 Feb 2018 |
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Hammersmith Head of the River Race |
This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Barn Elms Boathouse |
10:00 | 14:00 | U | ||
| Sun 4 Mar 2018 |
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United Hospitals Head Race |
Chiswick Bridge
to Kew Railway Bridge |
09:30 | 14:00 | U | ||
| Sat 10 Mar 2018 |
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Women's Eights Head of the River Race |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Fulham Railway Bridge |
08:45 | 12:15 | U | ||
| Sun 11 Mar 2018 |
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Head of the River Race |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Fulham Railway Bridge |
09:30 | 13:00 | U | ||
| Mon 12 Mar 2018 |
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Schools' Head of the River Race |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Putney Bridge |
12:00 | 15:30 | U | ||
| Sat 24 Mar 2018 |
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Universities Boat Race |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
TBC | U | |||
| Sun 25 Mar 2018 |
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Vesta Veterans Head of the River Race |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
Barn Elms Boathouse
to Kew Railway Bridge |
Vesta Rowing Club | 09:00 | 12:30 | U | |
| Sat 28 Apr 2018 |
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Hammersmith Amateur Regatta | TBC | U | ||||
| Sun 13 May 2018 |
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Tudor Pull | 12:30 | 16:00 | U + M | |||
| Sat 9 Jun 2018 |
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Royal Greenwich Challenge |
Globe Rowing Club
to Greenwich Yacht Club |
TBC | M | |||
| Fri 22 Jun 2018 |
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Admiral of the Port's Challenge Race | TBC | M | ||||
| Sat 30 Jun 2018 |
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Thames Historic Barge Driving Race |
Greenwich Pier
to Westminster Bridge |
11:30 | 13:30 | M | ||
| Mon 9 Jul 2018 |
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Port of London Challenge Trophy Race | TBC | M | ||||
| Sat 8 Sep 2018 |
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Great River Race |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves controlled navigation and a River Closure; please see separate Upper and Middle Notice to Mariners for this event. |
Greenwich
to Twickenham |
TBC | M + U | ||
| Sat 10 Nov 2018 |
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Lord Mayor's Show Flotilla |
Local traffic control will be carried by an attending Harbour Service Launch. See separate Notice to Mariners |
Westminster Boating Base
to HMS President |
TBC | M |
