This Head Race has a website.
There is a Google map for this event.
The Monkton Bluefriars Small Boats Head Race was founded in 1971, one of the earlier races of its type. It is held at Saltford in the first half of October.Race Information
Information about entries and results can be found on the website. Click the link above.
Parking
Supporters are requested NOT to park cars in the trailer field (Point B on the map). Parking is not easy, and you may have a fairly long walk. Suggestions the parking: either in side streets in Saltford, or at upstream end of the course near Newbridge (Point D on the map).
Please note that parking at the marina is limited to their clients and to patrons of their restaurant and bars. Other parking is not allowed there without explicit permission from the management.
Watching the Race
View of Racing is limited near the boathouse. Either stay near the finishing line, or walk up the bank for about 1200 metres with no view until you come to open space with good views. You can walk all the way to the start.
The best views of the race from the bank, anywhere from the start to the top of the long reach about 1000m before the finish. (Boots recommended).
It is possible to watch the start of races by walking, or by driving towards Bath. Starting at Saltford, stick to A4 until first set of lights (about 2 miles). Fork left at the lights, then go over the river and park.
Facilities
Portaloos are hired for the day and placed near the trailer park
Food is provided at Avon County Rowing Club
There is a pub with food at the marina 200m downstream from boathouses and another near the start. The 'Jolly Sailor' is about a mile downstream from the finish.
Reminder: Please do NOT park cars in the trailer field.