Annual Events Calendar 2023 - 2024
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 refer to our Event Organiser Guidance Page.
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| Upper - Teddington to Putney | Middle - Putney to Crossness | Lower - Crossness to Outer Limits |
| Date | TBC | Type | Event Name | Description | Location | Club (click for map) | Start Time | Finish Time | District |
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| Sat 9 Dec 2023 |
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London Corinthian SC - Championships - Winter 2 |
dinghy sailing & racing |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | London Corinthian Sailing Club | 08:20 | 11:20 | U |
| Sat 9 Dec 2023 |
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Ranelagh Sailing Club autumn series | Ranelagh Sailing Club | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 10:10 | 11:10 | U | ||
| Sat 9 Dec 2023 |
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Remenham Challenge |
Approx 60-70 competitors rowing from Chiswick Pier to Vesta Flag. |
Chiswick Pier
to Vesta Rowing Club |
12:00 | 15:00 | U | ||
| Sun 10 Dec 2023 |
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GYC Winter series 3 quadrangular course in Bugsbys Reach |
Cruisers & dinghies |
Greenwich Yacht Club
to Bugsby's Reach |
Greenwich Yacht Club | 10:45 | M | ||
| Sun 10 Dec 2023 |
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KHSBC Christmas House Regatta |
Rowing event between ULBC and Quentin Boat club |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Chiswick Bridge |
12:00 | 17:00 | U | ||
| Sun 10 Dec 2023 |
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London Corinthian SC - General Dinghy Sailing & Fun Races |
dinghy sailing & racing |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | London Corinthian Sailing Club | 09:15 | 12:15 | U |
| Sun 10 Dec 2023 |
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Ranelagh Sailing Club autumn series | Ranelagh Sailing Club | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 11:35 | 12:35 | U | ||
| Tue 12 Dec 2023 |
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Shadwell Basin OAC Xmas Paddle |
Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activities Centre
to Nelson Dock Pier |
Tower Hamlets Canoe Club | 19:00 | 22:00 | M | ||
| Sat 16 Dec 2023 |
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EYC Brass Monkey |
dinghy racing |
Erith Yacht Club
to Erith Yacht Club |
Erith Yacht Club | 10:00 | L | |
| Sat 16 Dec 2023 |
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Putney Town Rowing Club - Festive Fuddle |
Isleworth Drawdock
to Putney Town Rowing Club |
Putney Town Rowing Club | 10:00 | 11:00 | U | |
| Sat 16 Dec 2023 |
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Ranelagh Sailing Club downriver series (short) | Ranelagh Sailing Club | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 11:35 | 12:35 | U | ||
| Sun 17 Dec 2023 |
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CHISWICK SCULLING LADDER |
Richmond Lock
to Chiswick Bridge |
10:00 | 11:00 | U | ||
| Sun 17 Dec 2023 |
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Quintin Plum Pudding Race |
Race between Isleworth Draw dock and Chiswick Bridge - approx 15 competitors in a mix of 8s and 4s |
Isleworth Drawdock
to Chiswick Bridge |
Quintin Boat Club | 10:30 | 13:00 | U | |
| Sun 17 Dec 2023 |
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Ranelagh Sailing Club downriver series (short) | Ranelagh Sailing Club | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 12:20 | 13:20 | U | ||
| Sat 23 Dec 2023 |
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London Corinthian SC - President's Trophy |
dinghy sailing & racing |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | London Corinthian Sailing Club | 07:55 | 10:55 | U |
| Sat 23 Dec 2023 |
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Ranelagh Sailing Club autumn series | Ranelagh Sailing Club | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 09:50 | 10:50 | U | ||
| Sun 24 Dec 2023 |
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Ranelagh Sailing Club autumn series | Ranelagh Sailing Club | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 10:55 | 11:55 | U | ||
| Tue 26 Dec 2023 |
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Thurrock Yacht Club - Dinghy bob about |
Thurrock Yacht Club
to Northfleet Hope |
Thurrock Yacht Club | 09:00 | L | |||
| Sat 30 Dec 2023 |
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London Corinthian SC - Hair of the Dog Cup Race (H), Taurus Trophy (L),New Year Cup (F, E Series Trophy (E) |
dinghy sailing & racing |
London Corinthian Sailing Club | London Corinthian Sailing Club | 13:35 | 16:35 | U |
| Sat 30 Dec 2023 |
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Ranelagh Sailing Club Matthews Com Trophy (Downriver) | Ranelagh Sailing Club | Ranelagh Sailing Club | 11:10 | 12:10 | U | ||
| Sun 14 Jan 2024 |
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Chiswick Sculling Ladder |
Richmond Lock
to Chiswick Bridge |
10:00 | 10:30 | U | ||
| Sat 20 Jan 2024 |
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Quintin Head of the River Race |
This event involves a river closure. This event involves a river closure please see the separate Notice to Mariners. |
Chiswick Bridge
to Putney Bridge |
10:00 | 14:00 | U | ||
| Sat 27 Jan 2024 |
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Casey Cup |
Mortlake BC
to Putney Bridge |
Thames Rowing Club | 08:00 | 11:00 | U | |
| Sun 28 Jan 2024 |
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Bousted and Rayner Cup |
Mortlake BC
to LRC Boathouse |
Thames Rowing Club | 08:00 | 11:00 | U | |
| Sun 28 Jan 2024 |
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Chiswick Sculling Ladder | Richmond Lock | 10:00 | 10:30 | U | ||
| Sun 28 Jan 2024 |
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UHBC Winter Regatta |
The races will be held between the UL Boathouse and Chiswick Bridge, with the tide in the navigational channel. The river will remain open at all times during the event. |
University College London Boat Club
to Chiswick Bridge |
09:30 | 15:30 | U | ||
| Sun 18 Feb 2024 |
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Hammersmith Head of the River Race |
Chiswick Bridge
to Hammersmith Bridge |
10:00 | U | ||||
| Sun 25 Feb 2024 |
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Chiswick Sculling Ladder |
Richmond Lock
to Chiswick Bridge |
10:00 | 10:30 | U | ||
| Sun 3 Mar 2024 |
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United Hospitals Head Race |
The races will be held between Syon Pavilion and Chiswick Bridge, with the tide in the navigational channel. The river will remain open at all times during the event. Competitors will follow the Tideway code, excepting that: As and when it is safe to do do competitors may overtake in the restricted zones at Kew (but not Chiswick Bridge). As and when it is safe to do so competitors may follow the racing line |
Syon Reach
to Chiswick Bridge |
10:00 | 13:30 | U | ||
| Sat 9 Mar 2024 |
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Women's 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 |
14:30 | 18:00 | U | ||
| Sun 10 Mar 2024 |
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KHSBC Easter House Regatta |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Chiswick Bridge |
12:00 | 17:00 | U | ||
| Sun 10 Mar 2024 |
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KHSBC Easter House Regatta |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Chiswick Bridge |
12:00 | 17:00 | U | ||
| Wed 20 Mar 2024 |
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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. |
Chiswick Bridge
to Ranelagh Sailing Club |
12:00 | 16:00 | U | ||
| Sat 23 Mar 2024 |
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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 Putney Bridge |
14:15 | 18:15 | U | ||
| Sat 30 Mar 2024 |
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The University Boat Race |
This event involves a river closure. Oxford vs Cambridge Annual Boat Race |
Putney Bridge
to Chiswick Bridge |
10:00 | 18:00 | U | |
| Mon 13 May 2024 |
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Ahoy RC Meridian Pull |
Westminster Boating Base
to The Ahoy Centre |
17:00 | 19:00 | U + M | ||
| Tue 14 May 2024 |
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Ahoy RC Meridian Pull |
Westminster Boating Base
to The Ahoy Centre |
17:55 | 20:30 | U + M | ||
| Thu 16 May 2024 |
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Ahoy RC Barrier Challenge |
Woolwich Arsenal Pier
to The Ahoy Centre |
13:20 | 15:00 | M | ||
| Fri 17 May 2024 |
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Ahoy RC Barrier Challenge |
Woolwich Arsenal Pier
to The Ahoy Centre |
14:20 | 16:00 | M | ||
| Sat 18 May 2024 |
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United Hospitals Bumps Race |
The races will be held between the Syon Pavilion and Chiswick Bridge, with the tide in the navigational channel. The river will remain open at all times during the event. All oared boats will follow the Tideway Code, except: The rowing crossing point at Syon will be moved to a temporary position off Brentford Lock immediately before and during each race. As and when it is safe to do so competitors may overtake in the restricted zones at Kew (but not Chiswick Bridge). As and when it is safe to do so competitors may follow the racing line |
Syon Reach
to Chiswick Bridge |
14:30 | 19:00 | U | ||
| Sun 19 May 2024 |
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United Hospitals Bumps Race |
The races will be held between the Syon Pavilion and Chiswick Bridge, with the tide in the navigational channel. The river will remain open at all times during the event. All oared boats will follow the Tideway Code, except: The rowing crossing point at Syon will be moved to a temporary position off Brentford Lock immediately before and during each race. As and when it is safe to do so competitors may overtake in the restricted zones at Kew (but not Chiswick Bridge). As and when it is safe to do so competitors may follow the racing line |
Syon Reach
to Chiswick Bridge |
15:30 | 20:00 | U | ||
| Sat 8 Jun 2024 |
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Southend Barge Match |
Southend Council
to Southend Council |
14:00 | L | |||
| Sun 9 Jun 2024 |
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GB Row 2024 |
Tower Bridge
to Tower Bridge |
12:00 | M | |||
| Sun 30 Jun 2024 |
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KHSBC Summer House Regatta |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Chiswick Bridge |
12:00 | 17:00 | U | |||
| Tue 9 Jul 2024 |
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Ahoy RC Meridian Pull |
Westminster Boating Base
to The Ahoy Centre |
17:00 | 19:30 | U + M | ||
| Tue 9 Jul 2024 |
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Doggett's Coat and Badge |
London Bridge
to Cadogan Pier |
12:30 | 14:30 | M | ||
| Wed 10 Jul 2024 |
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Ahoy RC Meridian Pull |
Westminster Boating Base
to The Ahoy Centre |
17:30 | 20:00 | U + M | ||
| Thu 11 Jul 2024 |
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Ahoy RC Meridian Pull |
Westminster Boating Base
to The Ahoy Centre |
18:00 | 20:30 | U + U | ||
| Mon 15 Jul 2024 |
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LYR Oarsome Challenge |
Globe Rowing Club
to Chiswick Bridge |
12:00 | 18:00 | M + U | ||
| Tue 16 Jul 2024 |
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LYR Oarsome Challenge |
Globe Rowing Club
to Chiswick Bridge |
12:00 | 18:00 | M + U | ||
| Wed 17 Jul 2024 |
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Globe Rowing Club
to Chiswick Bridge |
12:00 | 18:00 | M + U | ||
| Wed 11 Sep 2024 |
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Ahoy RC Barrier Challenge |
Woolwich Arsenal Pier
to The Ahoy Centre |
12:20 | 14:00 | M | ||
| Thu 12 Sep 2024 |
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Ahoy RC Barrier Challenge |
Woolwich Arsenal Pier
to The Ahoy Centre |
13:15 | 14:45 | M | ||
| Fri 13 Sep 2024 |
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Ahoy RC Barrier Challenge |
Woolwich Arsenal Pier
to The Ahoy Centre |
14:30 | 16:00 | M | ||
| Sat 21 Sep 2024 |
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Great River Race |
Masthouse Terrace Pier
to Ham Landing |
10:30 | 17:30 | M + U |
