Upper Thames Autumn Head

(UTAH)

UNDER BR RULES

Course approximately 3000m upstream

Sunday 29 October 2023

Competitors are encouraged to enter the morning and afternoon divisions.

EVENTS AND PRIZES

  1. The full range of SENIOR EVENTS is offered and there is no restriction on doubling up between the Morning and Afternoon Divisions. SENIOR EVENTS will be banded, if appropriate.

  2. MASTERS and JUNIOR EVENTS will be arranged by age categories (See matrix below). MASTERS EVENTS will be handicapped, if appropriate. Handicaps will depend on the conditions on the day.

  3. Start orders will be guided by BR ranking points and your assessment of the speed of your boat (see BROE).

  4. All boats require Empacher bow slots. Any Empacher numbers not returned at the end of the competition will be chargeable at £15 per number.

  5. Medals will be presented in Events in which 2 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 Club (1 point per win).

ENTRY FEE:  £16.50 per seat (coxes excluded).       (Eight £132, Quad and Four £66, Double and Pair £33)