Vesta Rowing Club
Encyclopedia
Vesta Rowing Club is a rowing club based on the River Thames
in Putney
, London
, England. It was founded in 1870.
Vesta organizes two head race
s every year; the Scullers Head
and the Veterans Head
.
River Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford,...
in Putney
Putney
Putney is a district in south-west London, England, located in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated south-west of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London....
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England. It was founded in 1870.
Vesta organizes two head race
Head race
A head race is a time-trial competition in the sport of rowing, also known as crew to a few USA organizations. Head races are typically held in the fall and spring seasons. These events draw many athletes as well as observers...
s every year; the Scullers Head
Scullers Head
The Scullers Head of the River Race is a rowing race held annually on the River Thames Championship Course from Mortlake to Putney, open to single scullers only.The Scullers Head was first raced in 1954 when it was won by John Marsden...
and the Veterans Head
Veterans Head
The Vesta Veterans International Eights Head of the River Race is a rowing race held annually on the River Thames over the Championship Course. The direction in which the event is raced changes from year to year, dependent on the time of the tides: some years it is raced from Mortlake to Putney...
.
Notable results
- 1981 - Winners, Brittania Challenge Cup, Henley Royal Regatta
- 2004 - Winners, Senior VIIIs, Henley Women's Regatta
- 2010 - Winners, Senior VIIIs, Henley Women's Regatta
- 2011 - Winners, Intermediate VIIIs, Henley Women's Regatta