Tamesis Regatta 2026¶
Tamesis Regatta is Oxford's novice regatta, held on the Isis and organised by Linacre Boat Club. Racing is side-by-side over a short course from the Greenbank to the Cox Stone, and takes place from Wed 25 – Sat 28 Nov 2026.
Key dates¶
| Novice cut-off (see the novice definition) | |
| Entries open | |
| Marshal sign-ups open | |
| Entries close, and crews must be complete | |
| Scratch deadline (full refund) | |
| Draw published (our aim, but not guaranteed) | |
| Coxing briefing (Gulbenkian Lecture Theatre) | |
| Marshal briefing (online via MS Teams) | |
| Racing | |
| Awards ceremony, on Boathouse Island, near Race Desk |
Documents¶
- Rules: eligibility, equipment, the racing format and conduct of racing, bystander safety, and fees and refunds.
- FAQs: answers to common questions, for captains.
- Event & Safety Plan: how the regatta is organised and run: marshalling, circulation, emergency procedures, and contacts.
- Risk Assessment: the hazards of the event, and the controls in place for each.
- Course Map: an interactive map of the course, circulation and marshal positions.
Each document can also be downloaded as a PDF using the button at the top of the page. Spotted a mistake, or something unclear? Use the edit (pencil) button at the top of any page to suggest a change on GitHub, or email us using the contact details below.
Contact¶
For any questions about the regatta, email the Regatta Captains (Fergus Cooper and Sydney Rose) at regatta@linacre.ox.ac.uk.