DOCKLANDS HEAD 2026 : MAKING ENTRIES

We have changed the entry system for the Docklands Head to avoid the need for clubs to rush to secure entries as soon as they open on BROE.

We have designated certain clubs as Regulars in recognition of their past support for the event, and these clubs will receive a guaranteed number of entry slots to which they can make entries at any time before the Closing Date. There is no need to rush when entries first open.

The number of guaranteed slots is calculated as the average of the last 3 years’ entries rounded up to the nearest whole number. This figure is reduced by 50% if no entry was made in 2025. The attached table indicates which clubs have been designated Regulars and the number of guaranteed entries each will receive in 2026.

The event will remain open for entries until the Closing Date. Entries will be accepted using the following criteria:

• any entries unpaid at the closing date/time will be rejected.
• entries made by Regular clubs within their guaranteed total will be accepted but we reserve the right to change the division selected for an entry if there is no more space.
• remaining spaces in each division will be accepted until the division is full, taking into account:

• • selecting entries to make up a category of at least 3 entries so that a prize can be awarded.
  • favouring larger boats (8s and 4s) in Division 2 as they are better able to cope with adverse weather which often develops at the Docks during the morning.
  • selecting at least 3 crews (other than sculling boats) from a club entering to make it worthwhile bringing a trailer to the event.

Some crews will inevitably be rejected, and we are sorry to have to do this but the event capacity is limited. We think the above is a fairer method of encouraging competition than accepting entries on a first-come first-served basis and having to close entries early, which has happened every year in recent years.

All rejected entries will receive a full refund.

Regular clubs can make more entries than their guaranteed number but extras above the guarantee total will be treated as described above. We ask Regular clubs to indicate which of their entries they wish to have guaranteed by writing REGULAR in the ‘Notes’ box at the bottom of the BROE entry page. We’ll give preference to entries thus marked.

BR Rules of Racing apply, and no changes to crews entered will be made after the draw is published other than as permitted as crew member substitutions. In particular, any entry which scratches after the draw is published may not be replaced by another entry.