Annual Events Calendar 2021 - 2022
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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Sun 7 Feb 2021 |
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Remenham Challenge (CANCELLED) |
Barnes Bridge
to Putney Bridge |
Vesta Rowing Club | TBC | U | ||
Sun 21 Feb 2021 |
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Boustead Cup |
Putney Bridge
to Chiswick Bridge |
Thames Rowing Club | TBC | U | ||
Sun 28 Feb 2021 |
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United Hospitals Head Race (CANCELLED) |
Syon Reach
to Chiswick Bridge |
09:30 | 13:00 | U | ||
Sat 6 Mar 2021 |
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Women's Head of the River Race |
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Kew Railway Bridge
to Fulham Railway Bridge |
09:30 | U | ||
Tue 16 Mar 2021 |
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2020 Doggett’s Coat & Badge | TBC | M | ||||
Sat 20 Mar 2021 |
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Head of the River Race (CANCELLED) |
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Kew Railway Bridge
to Fulham Railway Bridge |
TBC | U | ||
Sun 21 Mar 2021 |
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Vesta Veterans Head of the River Race |
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Kew Railway Bridge
to Fulham Railway Bridge |
TBC | U | ||
Wed 24 Mar 2021 |
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Schools' Head of the River Race (CANCELLED) |
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Kew Railway Bridge
to Fulham Railway Bridge |
11:00 | 14:30 | U | |
Sat 3 Apr 2021 |
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University Boat Race |
Fulham Railway Bridge
to Fulham Railway Bridge |
09:00 | 17:00 | U | ||
Sat 22 May 2021 |
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United Hospitals Bumps |
Syon Reach
to Chiswick Bridge |
14:30 | 18:30 | U | ||
Sun 23 May 2021 |
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United Hospitals Bumps |
Syon Reach
to Chiswick Bridge |
15:30 | 19:30 | U | ||
Sat 29 May 2021 |
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Apprentice Barge Driving Race |
Greenwich Pier
to Westminster Bridge |
11:30 | 14:00 | M | ||
Sat 5 Jun 2021 |
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GB Row Challenge 2021 |
Tower Bridge
to Outer Limits |
11:00 | 20:00 | M + L | ||
Sun 6 Jun 2021 |
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GB Row Challenge 2021 |
Tower Bridge
to Outer Limits |
12:00 | 20:00 | M + L | ||
Sat 12 Jun 2021 |
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Barnes and Mortlake Regatta |
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Kew Railway Bridge
to Chiswick Bridge |
Mortlake Anglian & Alpha Boat Club | TBC | U | |
Sun 13 Jun 2021 |
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London Cockleshell Endeavour Kayakathon |
The Ahoy Centre
to Battersea Church Drawdock |
10:45 | 19:15 | M + M | ||
Sat 26 Jun 2021 |
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Richmond Amateur Regatta |
Eel Pie Island
to Buccleuch Gardens |
08:00 | 19:00 | U | ||
Thu 15 Jul 2021 |
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Oarsome Challenge 2021 |
Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activities Centre
to Hammersmith Bridge |
TBC | U + M | |||
Sat 24 Jul 2021 |
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Thames Historic Barge Driving Race |
Greenwich Pier
to Westminster Bridge |
10:00 | 12:30 | M | ||
Wed 8 Sep 2021 |
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2021 Doggett’s Coat & Badge | TBC | M | ||||
Sat 25 Sep 2021 |
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Great River Race |
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Greenwich
to Twickenham |
08:00 | 17:00 | M + U | |
Thu 21 Oct 2021 |
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Wingfield Sculls |
Kew Railway Bridge
to Dove Pier |
10:00 | 15:00 | U | ||
Sat 12 Mar 2022 |
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Women's Head of the River Race |
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Kew Railway Bridge
to Fulham Railway Bridge |
11:30 | U |