Clydesdale's Scullers Head

2009 - Results 1x 2x

The Scullers Head is unique in the Scottish Rowing Calendar and has been since 1967.  It is without doubt the definitive sculling event in Scotland.  A processional race over the 4km course on the River Clyde from Dalmarnock to Glasgow Green, sees more than 100 single scullers contend for the honour of "Fastest Sculler" and the Peter Grieve Quaich.

The Scullers Head is the only event in Scotland where your finishing position from one year determines your starting position for the next year.  All new entries start at the back of the pack.  The fastest sculler from the previous year leads the competitors down the course at 10 second intervals.  Competitors vary from novice to those knocking on the door of international competition, who complete the course in about 15 minutes.  The first winning time of 1967 still stands as the course record:  13 minutes and 40 seconds as set by George Parsonage.

A rare spectacle to behold as 100 single sculls congregate at the Dalmarnock bend before racing downstream.  Competitors jostle for position all the way down the course, seeking advantage at every bend and pushing on when opportunity arises.  Local knowledge is an advantage, but no substitute for sheer guts and determination.

Note: In 2007 a second division was added for double sculls only.

List of Events

A full list of events for both the scullers head (both doubles and Singles) can be viewed by opening the poster and entry forms.
 
Information for Competitors

To ensure that the event runs smoothly, all competitors should make themselves aware of the information contained in the above document.

The regatta will be held under Scottish Rowing (formerly Scottish Amateur Rowing Association) rules and will also abide by the rules of the river. All competitors must make themselves aware of these rules prior to racing which can be found by clicking on the following link.

On-Line Entry and Postal

A link to the on-line entry system will be available here when the 2010 entries are live.

For those wishing to use postal entries, please complete the respective forms for the 1x or 2x entries. These can either be e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or posted to:

Andrew McConnell, Flat 1/2, 145 Finlay Drive, Glasgow G31 2SE

Past Results