Head races and regattas run in Bedford in 2000

In 1997, Bedford Quarts Sprint Regatta parted company with the Bedford Amateur Regatta (organised by the Bedford Regatta Committee, not the club) and returned to its traditional slot in July - the weekend between Henley and the Nationals. The same format is retained this year, both events are one-day regattas reflecting their different seasonal markets. Whilst both regattas are, of course, open to entries from all clubs and statuses, the May Regatta over 1000m has for the last three years been held for eights and fours only, with a 'plate' event for first round losers in events with large entries. It has become a popular regatta, particularly amongst schools and colleges. The details will be reviewed before the 2000 event, though the Regatta is likely to continue in this popular format.

The July Sprint event is open to all boat types and statuses over 600m, with the infamous massive quart pewter tankards as prizes. The Quarts Sprint is seen by some as a useful sharpener and last-minute tweaker before the Nationals, by others as an eagerly anticipated chance to get some decent silverware into the trophy cabinet before the tinpot regatta season starts, and is especially popular amongst club crews and veterans. A couple of other little events are chucked in for good measure by another place, you'll have to ask them directly about those.

1999's dates

Bedford Head for eights, fours and quads Sunday 13th February 2000
Bedford Spring Fours Small Boats HeadSunday 9th April 2000
Bedford Amateur RegattaSaturday 13th May 2000
Bedford Quarts Sprint RegattaSunday 9th July 2000
Bedford Autumn Fours Small Boats HeadSunday 15th October 2000

Contact Details for:

The Entries secretary
Bedford Rowing Club
Duck Mill Lane
BEDFORD
MK42 0AX

BRC Events line: 01234 218148
E-mail queries or see the BRC index page for up-to-date information and results.

Contact Details for:

Gavin Dods
17 Duckmill Crescent
BEDFORD
MK42 0AE

Contact Details for:

Brian Foster
53 Purbeck Close
BEDFORD
MK41 9LX

Tel: 01234 402851/268568 (h) ; 01234 354495 / 212070 (club)

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