Norwich Head – February 2026

Division Highlights

Division 1 (Long Course)

• Jamie (J18 1X) – 4th, 22:11

• Maya & Evie (WJ15 2X) – 1st, 22:55

• Grace & Hannah (WJ16 2X) – 1st, 23:24

Division 2 (Short Course)
A run of category wins including Max, Jamie (OJ1X), Lucas, Milo and Alice — alongside multiple podium finishes in tightly packed fields.

Division 3 (Long Course)

• Max & Lucas (J16 2X) – 1st, 21:41

• Alice (WJ16 1X) – 1st, 26:35

Times were tight. Execution mattered.

And the squad delivered.

Racing the Double

Evie, who usually races a single, stepped into a double with Maya and brought home a win. We asked her what changes when you’re not alone in the boat.

“I think it’s always difficult to give up control in a new boat. The rhythm is always different, there is always a new combination to work on. But confidence in a new boat can make all the difference.”

In a single, every mistake is yours. In a double, that pressure shifts.

“You don’t want to mess up the flow of the boat or do the wrong thing which can affect your crew mate. Everyone is learning though, so I try not to let those thoughts get to me.”

Pain hits differently too.

“In a single, when it starts to hurt, you know you could just quit right there. In a bigger boat, you know someone else is in the same amount of pain as you are — and you need to keep pushing for them. As a team.”

Trust becomes the defining skill.

“Maya is my closest friend and I have known her for years. I trust her with my life. Trusting someone with the boat’s rhythm and rate is the biggest thing. When you click together it makes a race way more enjoyable.”

But ask her what she’d choose tomorrow?

“I would race a single. It’s all on you. If you fail, you know it’s you who needs to improve — and when you win, it’s great to see the result of the effort you’ve put in. I have a love–hate relationship with my single, but at the end of the day I really enjoy it.”

Off the Water

The new Rob Roy gazebo proved its worth immediately, keeping athletes and kit dry while the river crept up around the landing stage.

The Supporters’ Squad once again turned a race into a proper squad day out with pasta, hot drinks and enough cake to refuel a small army. In cold conditions, that matters more than people realise.

And perhaps most importantly: it was a good-mood day. Calm athletes. Focused racing. Smiles at the finish.

Preparation, trust and squad culture is why the results look the way they do.

Huge thanks to Simon and Sarah for coordinating the racing, and to every supporter who helped make the day run smoothly.

On to the next one – 25 boats going to Denver for Head of the East!