Chester

Saturday 20th of March saw the running of the 75th North of England Head of the River Race along the Dee. Organised by the Royal Chester Rowing Club. A major event in the British rowing calendar over 124 crews took part in the morning and afternoon events.

First run in 1935 the annual event has only been cancelled because of war and in 2001 because of Foot and Mouth. The race takes place over a 5000metre course along the Dee with the Finish post at the edge of the Earl's Eye Meadow in Chester, just before the Royal Chester Rowing Club's boat house.

For race details go to theis link: Royal Chester Rowing Club

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Royal Chester Rowing Club