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Times on the back numbers

Times of the back numbers block 2 Sunday March 8 NOTE: The times on the back numbers for Block 2 on Sunday are one hour later than stated on the back number.

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Draw is online!

The excitement is building: the draw for the Head of the River Amstel 2026 was successfully conducted yesterday!

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Reminder: Boat trailer registration

πŸ“£ Attention rowing teams and boat transporters Have you registered your team for The Head of the River Amstel and are you coming with a boat trailer or are you transporting multiple teams/clubs?

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Time is running out!

⏰ The time is running out: just over 24 hours left to register for the Head of the River!

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Join us for a special dinner on Friday evening, March 6st, 2026!

The Head of the River is not only about rowing, but also about enjoying good food and drinks together.

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Our Webshop is Live!

The Head of the River now has its own digital merchandise store.

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Registration is open now!

πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ Registration ins open: Head of the River Amstel 2026!

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German eights confirmed for Head of the River Amstel 2026

The organization is very pleased to announce that Mark Emke, head coach of the German national men’s eight, has confirmed that Team Deutschland-Achter will participate in the Head of the River with two eights.

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Willem III is christioning the "Head of the River"!

While the Netherlands is gripped by wintry weather, Willem III is in full preparation for the Head of the River Amstel, one of the most prestigious rowing races of the year.

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The race block schedule for Head 2026 is now online!

We’re ending the year with some practical information: the block schedule for the Head of the River Amstel 2026 has been released!

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The preparations for 2026 are in full swing!

The Head of the River 2026 is coming! πŸš£β€β™‚οΈβœ¨ Although March is still a little while away, preparations by both the organization and the crews are already in full swing.

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Looking back at a great weekend!

On March 8 and 9, 2025, the famous Head of the River Amstel took place: an exciting eight-kilometer rowing race over the Amstel in Amsterdam.

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Missing riggers A.U.S.R. Orca en R.V. Nautilus

During the night of March 7th to 8th, riggers were stolen from the boat trailers of A.

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Times of back numbers block 2 Sunday March 9

NOTE: The times on the back numbers for Block 2 on Sunday are one hour later than stated on the back number.

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WATCH OUT: Bicycle bridge closed

Dear participants and visitors, The bicycle bridge between Willem 3 and RIC is closed due to danger of collapse.

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Draw and back numbers

Monday, March 3, the draw for the 2025 Head of the River took place.

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Merchandise sale

This year we have Head of the River merchandise for sale again.

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Events combined

Because there were too few registrations for a number of fields to proceed, they have been combined with another category.

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Registration for the Head 2025 is now closed!

The registration for the Head of the River 2025 is now closed.

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Registration for the Head 2025 is now open!

The registration for the Head of the River 2025 is now open.

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Corporate four

This year, you can also participate in the Head of the River in a corporate four (4+).

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Course map update

This year we have moved the start for the Under 17 and Coastal events.

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Block schedule presented

We are starting the new year well. The block schedule for the Head of the River Amstel 2025 is now available.

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Pre-registration international crews

On March 8 and 9, 2025, the international long-distance rowing classic, Head of the River Amstel, will take place once again in Amsterdam.

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A Great Weekend, check the photos!

Thank you all for a great opening of the Dutch rowing season last weekend!

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Draw and back numbers

Monday, March 5, the draw for the 2023 Head of the River took place.

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Check the Draw!

Check the draw now on our Draw page!

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Registration Head of the River 2024 is open!!

Already training hard for the Head of the River Amstel?

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Registration Head of the River 2024 from 1 February

Already training hard for the Head of the River Amstel?

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Head Of The River Amstel 2024

March 9 and 10, 2024, the long distance classic ‘Head of the River Amstel’ will be rowed in Amsterdam.

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Block Schedule Head 2024 Published

The new / updated block schedule for the Head of the River Amstel 2024 have been published.

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Head Of The River Amstel 2023: Once Again One Big Rowing Festival

We look back on a wonderful Head of the River Amstel, March 11-12, 2023

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Draw And Shirt Numbers

The Start numbers have been devided. Check the Draw page to see what number you will start with.

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Blockage Bridge Ouderkerk: Rearranging Of The Start And Finish Areas

Due to construction works on the Bridge in Ouderkerk, there is no passage possible under the bridge during the weekend of the Head of the River.

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