Head race

Head races are typically held in the fall, winter and spring seasons.

In this form of racing, rowers race against the clock where the crew or rower completing the course in the shortest time in their age, ability and boat-class category is deemed the winner.

Common categories of age may be high school and college-aged rowers as well as adults.

Common categories of ability may be: Common categories of boat class may be: To minimize collisions, boats are started at 10 to 15 second intervals and are usually seeded so that the fastest start earlier.

Two of the longest head races is the 100 km Ringvaart Regatta in the Netherlands.