Races

Racing at 99s... good vibes guaranteed!

Cambridge 99s hosts a number of head races and regattas throughout the year.

All our races are organised and marshalled by volunteers from the club.

Our Autumn regatta is open to all clubs through British Rowing.

Our Spring regatta and Winter League are local races, generally restricted to clubs which are members of the CRA (Cambridgeshire Rowing Association) or CUCBC (Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs) . Other clubs may be able row by invitation - drop us an email to ask!

Sunday 12 January 2025 | Sunday 16 February 2025  | Sunday 16 March 2025

For more info: winterleague@crarowing.co.uk

A three-leg winter head race series, 2.6km from the A14/Motorway Bridge to the Green Dragon. Open to CRA and CUCBS clubs. 

Clubs beyond Cambridge with a local connection can enter - email the organisers to be co-opted into the CRA.

Sunday 25 May 2025

For more info: spring@cambridge99.org

1000m side by side regatta from Ditton to the P&E.

This is a plate competition so there are two races guaranteed for every boat... and two prizes to win for each category!

Open to VIIIs and junior quads from CRA / CUCBC clubs only (Cambridgeshire-based). 

Clubs from elsewhere (eg Oxford colleges or other Eastern Region clubs) may be able to row by invitation - email us to ask!

Sunday 14 September 2025

For more info: autumn@cambridge99.org

A British Rowing regatta, 550m side-by-side on the Long Reach from the Railway Bridge to Ditton Corner. 

Crews from all over the country are welcome to race!

In 2025, we are particularly welcoming: