Rowing Competitions
Racing is a vital and popular part of rowing, whether at regattas or head races on the water, or indoors on the rowing machine
There are two main types of rowing competition affiliated to British Rowing. Regattas are sprint races that allow for side by side racing, or at bigger events, multi-lane racing. Distances vary but cover anything from 500m to 2000m. The regatta season runs throughout the spring and summer (generally from April to August).
Head races are time trials, generally over longer distances with boats starting one after the other. The head season runs throughout the autumn and winter.
These pages will tell you more about rowing competitions, whether you want to compete or organise one.
Find out more
Competition Calendar
See the season at a glance including information about changes to dates and cancellations.
Entering Competitions
Everything you need to know about entering rowing regattas and head races
Organising Competitions
Advice and information to help you run affiliated regattas and head races, including private matches
Competition Framework
The Competition Framework is designed to deliver close, fair, exciting racing
Ranking Points
Here’s a brief overview of the key things you need to know about Ranking Points and the Personal Ranking Index (PRI)
Rules of Racing
The Rules of Racing apply to all rowing and sculling competitions that are affiliated to British Rowing
Insurance
Information about insurance cover for rowers, coxes, coaches, affiliated competitions and clubs
Clean Sport
British Rowing strongly believes in clean sport and works in partnership with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and our international federation, World Rowing, to ensure that rowing's integrity is protected
British Rowing Championships and Regattas
British Rowing Junior Championships
The National rowing championships for all juniors, with age categories from J14 to J18
Junior Inter-Regional Regatta
The Junior Inter-Regional Regatta (JIRR) is a competitive but fun event for junior rowers aged between 14 and 16
British Rowing Masters Championships
High-quality racing in Championship events plus other categories for rowers aged 27+
British Rowing Offshore and Beach Sprint Championships
Coastal rowing in endurance and beach sprint formats from 28-30 July 2023 in Exmouth
British Rowing Indoor Championships
BRIC is back and in Birmingham for 2023, where 5,000 fitness enthusiasts will be taking part in FitFest 2023!
British Rowing Senior Championships
The British Rowing Senior Championships, previously known as the ARA and later the British Rowing National Championships, ran from 1972 to 2018
International Competitions
Olympic Games
Rowing is one of Britain's most successful Olympic sports.
Paralympic Games
Great Britain has won gold medals in rowing at every Paralympic Games since the sport was first added to the programme
World Rowing Championships 2023
Crew lists, results and more about the GB Rowing Team racing at the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia
World Rowing Cup I
Crew lists and results
World Rowing Cup II 2023
GB Rowing Team crew lists and results for World Rowing Cup II 2023 in Varese, Italy
World Rowing Cup III 2023
GB Rowing Team crew lists and results for World Cup III in 2022
European Rowing Championships 2023
Crew lists, results and daily roundups for the European Rowing Championships 2022.
World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals 2022
Crew lists, results and more about the GB Rowing Team racing at Saundersfoot, Wales from 14-16 October
