What is the name of the annual rowing races held on the River Thames on the same course as the University Boat Race but in the opposite direction?
Reading University Head of the River Race Reading University Head of the River Race The Reading University Head of the River Race is a rowing race held annually on the River Thames in Reading, England. It is rowed over a downstream course, starting near the former Roebuck public house in Tilehurst and finishing near Caversham Bridge in central Reading. The race has been run since 1935, making it the fourth oldest head of the river race. It is organised by the boat club of the University of Reading. Competitors include boats from universities and schools. The 2012 Reading University Head of the River race will be held
Rowing on the River Thames bumping (catching up the boat in front). Many of the long distance events on the Tideway are raced over The Championship Course and apart from the Boat Race and Wingfield Sculls may begin from Mortlake or Putney depending on river conditions. Rowing on the river is generally organised through clubs based on the Thames, which include the following. Rowing on the River Thames The River Thames is one of the main rowing areas in England, with activity taking place on the Tideway and on the 45 separate lock reaches on the non-tidal section. The river hosts two major rowing events,