River Closures

Forthcoming River Closures

Weekend Rowing: Crews may boat from 11:00am on both days.

Early Morning Restrictions: Crews boating within 15 minutes of lighting down must carry white lights visible through 360°. Novice crews may boat from 07:30am. 

Evening Hours will be in effect during 17:30-20:00 on weekdays during Easter Full Term for first boat training only. Please see the Evening Rowing page for more information.

Details of forthcoming closures of the river to CUCBC crews are shown below. All are for the river downstream of Chesterton Corner / Green Dragon Footbridge and upstream of Baitsbite lock unless stated otherwise. Where an event allows row throughs for Senior Crews, these are defined as crews which may row below Baitsbite lock.

Date Time of Control Event Location of River Control
Sunday 11th January 08:00-16:00 First Winter League Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Saturday 31st January 08:00-15:30 Winter Head to Head Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Saturday 7th February 09:00-17:00 Newnham Head Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Sunday 15th February 08:00-16:00 Second Winter League Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Saturday 21st February 08:00 - 17:30 Pembroke Regatta Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Friday 27th February 14:00-18:00 Lents Getting on Race Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Tuesday 3rd - Saturday 7th March 13:00-18:00 Lent Bumps Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Tuesday 17th March 12:00-18:00 Second Trinity Challenge Sculls Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Tuesday 17th March 12:00-18:00 The Talbott Cup Lower Boats Regatta Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Saturday 21st March 09:30-15:30 Junior Sculling Head P&E to First post corner
Sunday 22nd March 08:00-16:00 Third Winter League Green Dragon to Baitsbite

(Updated 13th December 2025 - Many events await approval and final details. This list will be updated weekly - to add an event or closure to this list, please contact the Honorary Secretary)

External Event Calendars: CRA | Conservancy

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