The Club's Results
Mich Term 2025
Cambridge Autumn Head
Sat 11th October
2,600m head race upstream on the River Cam organised by Rob Roy Boat Club
Near the start of Michaelmas term this is an early barometer of a crew's speed for Fairbairns or more a test of the captain's organisation in getting a decent boat out so soon after term starts. Also, an opportunity to try out a IV in preparation for Uni IVs.
University IVs
Tue 28th - Fri 31st October
A knockout competition for Cambridge College IVs over 2000m.
The University fours competition. Usually used as a prelude to Fairbairns.
Qergs
Sun 2nd November
An 8x500m erg relay, mainly for novices.
A bit of fun and usually a novice's first competition. Fastest three crews from each heat make the final.
Cambridge Winter Head
Sat 8th November
A timed head race over 2500m, from the Motorway bridge to the (no longer extant) Penny Ferry pub.
For senior crews this is the final race preparation for Fairbairns and can be a valuable form guide; for a few novice crews, a chance to try out racing before the upcoming Clare Novice Regatta.
Emma Sprints
Sun 23rd November
500m up the reach. Fancy dress is recommended!
A light-hearted knock-out regatta for novice VIIIs.
Clare Novice Regatta
Sat 29th November
A side-by-side knock out regatta for Cambridge College novice VIIIs.
With just a week before Novice Fairbairns, the Clare Novices' offer all-important race practice and exciting side by side racing. Most college novice VIIIs enter.
Novice Fairbairn Cup
Thu 4th December
A 2700m timed head race on the Cam for Cambridge College novice VIIIs.
The main focus for Michaelmas term for all novice crews at Cambridge University.
Fairbairn Cup
Fri 5th December
A 4300m timed head race on the Cam for VIIIs
The main focus of Michaelmas term for all Cambridge college senior crews.
Christmas Head
Sat 6th December
Head race from the Pike and Eel to Goldie Boathouse
Organised by the city boat club, the Christmas head is a fancy dress race from the Pike and Eel to Goldie Boathouse. A week after the end of term, few college crews enter.