The Women's Eights Head Of The River Race 2017 |
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Over 300 crews will race from Chiswick to Putney on Saturday
The Women’s Eights Head of the River Race founded in the 1930s with 5 crews participating has now become the largest women’s rowing race in the world with around 2,880 women racing and 320 crews taking part. The 2017 race takes place on 11 March at 3:30pm. It is raced on the River Thames over 4 miles and 374 yards, or 6.8 kilometres, from the start at the University Pole in Chiswick to the finish at Putney Pier.
Because the race is processional, results can't be compiled until all racing crews have crossed the finish line. During the race, a crew may pass a slower boat or be passed by a faster one, so you may find the crew you support skipped around a few places by the time they reached the finish. Local parking restrictions may apply.
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