The traditional fall regatta, in which boats cross the starting line at full speed in roughly 15-second intervals. The course usually involves navigating three miles of river, around bends and under bridges.
A head race is a time trial rowing race typically held in the fall or early spring. In this form of racing competitors race against the clock and the crew with the fastest time is deemed to be the winner. Racing usually takes place in different categories (for different boat classes and abilities).