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 360o. Novice crews may boat from 07:30am. The 3-2-2 rule is in force for Michaelmas 2025.

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
Tuesday & Wednesday 28-29th October 14:00-17:00 University IVs Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Thursday 30th October 14:00-17:00 University IVs Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Friday 31st October 14:00-17:00 University IVs Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Saturday 8th November 07:00-15:30 Winter Head Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Sunday 23rd November 09:00 - 16:30 Emma Sprints Green Dragon to Plough Reach
Saturday 29th November 08:00-15:30 Clare Novice Regatta Green Dragon to Baitsbite
Thursday 4th December 08:00-17:00 Novice Fairbairn Cup Jesus Lock to Baitsbite
Friday 5th December 08:00-17:00 Fairbairn Cup Jesus Lock to Baitsbite
Saturday 6th December 08:30-16:30 Xmas Head Jesus Lock to the Long Reach
Sunday 7th December 09:00-15:00 Winter Series Race (Canoe Marathon) Cambridge Canoe Club to the Plough

(Updated 27th October 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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