Upper Thames Autumn Head 2026
(UTAH)
Sunday 25th October 2026
UNDER BR RULES
Course approximately 3000m upstream
(from Hambleden Lock to Lion Meadow / Phyllis Court)
Sunday 25 October 2026
Competitors are encouraged to enter the morning and afternoon divisions.
EVENTS AND PRIZES
1. A range of events are offered as per the table below and there is no restriction on doubling up between the morning and afternoon divisions (no other events will be offered).
2. Masters will be arranged by age categories and events will be handicapped, if appropriate.
3. Start orders will be guided by BR crew ranking points
4. Medals will be presented in events in which two or more crews start. The Peter Sutherland Bowl will be awarded to the fastest open crew of the day. The Diane Sutherland Bowl will be awarded to the fastest women’s crew of the day. The Truman Victor Ludorum Cup will be presented to the most successful visiting club (1 point per win).
ENTRY FEE: £20.00 per seat (coxes excluded).
Entries should be made via the BROE2 online system – payments must be made immediately. The first 175 paid crews in each division will be accepted. Any further paid crews will be moved to the waitlist.
- Unpaid crews will also be moved the waitlist
- Refunds not available after the close of entries
- Crew changes to be made on BROE by clubs before racing starts
- All boats require bow number slots and please be advised a charge of £15 will be payable for non-return of numbers.
Entries open at 14:00 on 1st October 2026 & close on Friday 18.00 16th October 2026
Any questions or queries can be sent by via WhatsApp, to Rachael Haycock 07769 299259.
For further details please visit our FB page: @upperthamesautumnhead or follow upper_thames_autumn_head on Facebook or Instagram.
Information for crews including safety, risk assessment, crew marshalling is provided on the UTRC website. Car parking will cost £10 per car but is free of charge for boat trailers. Car sharing is encouraged. Use of the parking and boating area at Lion Meadow is by kind permission of Henley Royal Regatta.
Use of the starting area is by kind permission of Copas Farms.