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Annual Events Calendar 2019 - 2020

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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Date TBC Type Event Name Description Location Club (click for map) Start Time Finish Time District
Thu 14 Nov 2019   Gun Salute Event HRH Prince of Wales’ Birthday Tower of London 13:00   M
Sat 16 Nov 2019 TBC Fireworks Event Southend Fireworks Southend Council 19:00 19:10 L
Sat 16 Nov 2019   Rowing Event Team Keane Sculling School Autumn Regatta Kew Railway Bridge to
Chiswick Bridge 		10:45 15:30 U
Sun 17 Nov 2019   Sailing Event RSC Club Downriver Race Ranelagh Sailing Club to
Chelsea Bridge 		11:00 13:30 U + M
Sat 23 Nov 2019   Rowing Event Fuller's Head of the River Fours Races Info

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 		11:45 15:15 U
Sun 24 Nov 2019   Sailing Event Cruiser Winter 2 Greenwich Yacht Club to
Greenwich Pier 		Greenwich Yacht Club 10:20 13:30 M
Sun 24 Nov 2019   Sailing Event RSC Club Race Autumn Points Barn Elms Reach 11:00 12:30 U
Sun 24 Nov 2019   Rowing Event Veterans' Fours Head of the River Race Info

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 		08:45 12:15 U
Sat 30 Nov 2019   Rowing Event United Hospitals Novice Regatta Info

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. Competitors will break from the rowing code in the following manner: As and when it is safe to do so competitors may overtake in the restricted zones As and when it is safe to do so competitors may follow the racing line.

Kew Railway Bridge to
Chiswick Bridge 		09:00 15:30 U
Sun 1 Dec 2019   Rowing Event KHSBC Inter-House Christmas Regatta Chiswick Quay Marina to
Barnes Bridge 		13:45 15:45 U
Sun 1 Dec 2019   Rowing Event TSS Time Tial Isleworth Drawdock to
Chiswick Bridge 		Tideway Scullers School 11:30 13:30 U
Fri 6 Dec 2019   Clay Shoot Event SB WILL Thamesmead Ship Teir 11:00 14:00 M
Sat 7 Dec 2019   Sailing Event RSC Club Race Autumn Points Barn Elms Reach 09:00 10:30 U
Sat 7 Dec 2019   Rowing Event Vesta Scullers Head of the River Race Kew Railway Bridge to
Fulham Railway Bridge 		Vesta Rowing Club 10:30 14:00 U
Sun 8 Dec 2019   Sailing Event Cruiser Winter 3 Greenwich Yacht Club to
Greenwich Pier 		Greenwich Yacht Club 09:30 12:30 M
Sun 8 Dec 2019   Rowing Event Remenham Challenge Barnes Bridge to
Putney Bridge 		Vesta Rowing Club 13:00 14:30 U
Sun 8 Dec 2019   Sailing Event RSC Club Race Autumn Points Barn Elms Reach 10:00 11:30 U
Tue 10 Dec 2019   Paddling Event Tower Hamlets Canoe Club Christmas Paddle Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activities Centre to
Cuckold's Point 		19:00 21:30 M
Wed 11 Dec 2019   Rowing Event Trial Eight Races Putney Bridge to
Chiswick Bridge 		11:00 12:30 U
Fri 13 Dec 2019   Rowing Event Lightweight Trial Eight Races Putney Bridge to
Chiswick Bridge 		12:00 14:30 U
Sat 14 Dec 2019 Cancelled Rowing Event Allom Cup (CANCELLED) Info

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. Competitors will break from the rowing code in the following manner: As and when it is safe to do so competitors may overtake in the restricted zones As and when it is safe to do so competitors may follow the racing line.

Kew Railway Bridge to
Chiswick Bridge 		09:00 15:30 U
Sat 14 Dec 2019   Clay Shoot Event SB WILL Thamesmead Ship Teir 11:00 14:00 M
Sun 15 Dec 2019   Sailing Event RSC Club Downriver Race Ranelagh Sailing Club to
Chelsea Bridge 		10:30 13:00 U + M
Mon 16 Dec 2019   Rowing Event Trial Eight Races Putney Bridge to
Chiswick Bridge 		14:45 16:15 U
Sun 22 Dec 2019   Rowing Event Quintin Plum Pudding Race Isleworth Drawdock to
Quintin Boat Club 		Quintin Boat Club 11:30 13:30 U
Sun 22 Dec 2019   Sailing Event RSC Club Race Autumn Points Barn Elms Reach 09:30 11:00 U
Sun 19 Jan 2020   Rowing Event United Hospitals Winter Regatta Info

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. Competitors will break from the rowing code in the following manner: As and when it is safe to do so competitors may overtake in the restricted zones As and when it is safe to do so competitors may follow the racing line.

Kew Railway Bridge to
Chiswick Bridge 		09:00 16:00 U
Sat 25 Jan 2020 TBC Rowing Event Quintin Eights Head of the River Race Info

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 12:00 15:30 U
Sat 1 Feb 2020   Rowing Event TSS Time Tial Isleworth Drawdock to
Chiswick Bridge 		Tideway Scullers School 11:30 13:30 U
Sat 8 Feb 2020 TBC Rowing Event Casey Trophy Chiswick Bridge to
Putney Bridge 		Thames Rowing Club 14:30 16:30 U
Sat 8 Feb 2020   Rowing Event TSS Time Tial Isleworth Drawdock to
Chiswick Bridge 		Tideway Scullers School 11:30 13:30 U
Sun 9 Feb 2020 TBC Rowing Event Boustead Cup Putney Bridge to
Chiswick Bridge 		Thames Rowing Club 15:00 16:00 U
Sun 16 Feb 2020 TBC Rowing Event Hammersmith Head of the River Race Info

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 		08:30 12:00 U
Sun 1 Mar 2020 TBC Rowing Event United Hospitals Head of the River Race Info

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. Competitors will break from the rowing code in the following manner: As and when it is safe to do so competitors may overtake in the restricted zones As and when it is safe to do so competitors may follow the racing line.

 Kew Pavilion to
Chiswick Bridge 		11:00 13:00 U
Sat 7 Mar 2020 TBC Rowing Event Women's Head of the River Race Info

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 		13:30 17:00 U
Sun 15 Mar 2020 TBC Rowing Event Lightweight University Boat Race Info

Race 1 (CUWBC Lightweights vs. University of Bristol) – start 1500 Race 2 (OULRC vs. CULRC) – start 1600

 Putney Bridge to
Chiswick Bridge 		15:00 17:00 U
Wed 18 Mar 2020 TBC Rowing Event Schools' Head of the River Race Info

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 		11:30 15:30 U
Sat 21 Mar 2020 TBC Rowing Event Head of the River Race Info

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 		13:45 17:15 U
Sun 22 Mar 2020 TBC Rowing Event Vesta Veterans Head of the River Race Info

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 		14:00 17:30 U
Sun 29 Mar 2020 TBC Rowing Event Oxbridge Watermen's Challenge Putney Bridge to
Chiswick Bridge 		TBC   U
Sun 29 Mar 2020 TBC Rowing Event University Boat Race Fulham Railway Bridge to
Fulham Railway Bridge 		09:00 17:00 U
Sun 19 Apr 2020 TBC Rowing Event Royal Tudor Pull Teddington Lock to
St Katherine's Pier 		11:15 17:30 U + M
Sat 9 May 2020 TBC Rowing Event Apprentice Barge Driving Race Greenwich Pier to
Westminster Bridge 		11:00 13:30 M
Wed 17 Jun 2020 TBC Rowing Event Admiral of the Port's Challenge Race HQS Wellington to
Westminster Boating Base 		18:00 20:00 M
Sun 21 Jun 2020 TBC Paddling Event SUP Richmond Get on Board Event Kew Bridge Drawdock to
Petersham / River Lane Drawdock 		15:00 19:30 U
Fri 17 Jul 2020 TBC Rowing Event Port of London Challenge Race HQS Wellington to
Chelsea Harbour Pier 		19:00 20:30 M
Sat 25 Jul 2020 TBC Rowing Event Thames Historic Barge Driving Race Greenwich Pier to
Westminster Bridge 		12:30 15:00 M
Sat 5 Sep 2020 TBC Rowing Event Great River Race Info

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 		08:00 17:00 M + U
Sat 5 Sep 2020 TBC Rowing Event Steve Faldo and Dave Pope Barge Races Info

Traditional Barge Driving Races through Central London - Local Traffic Control may be in force.

Westminster Bridge to
Tower Bridge 		12:30 16:30 M
Sun 20 Sep 2020 TBC Rowing Event Steve Faldo and Dave Pope Barge Races Info

Traditional Barge Driving Races through Central London - Local Traffic Control may be in force.

Westminster Bridge to
Tower Bridge 		12:30 16:30 M