What is a head race?

A time trial with boats starting at intervals.

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  1. A race where all boats start together
  2. A race with only two boats
  3. A time trial with boats starting at intervals ✔

Why: Head races are processional time trials where boats begin at intervals of 10 to 20 seconds.

Huh, didn't know that: Head races are processional time trials where boats begin at intervals of 10 to 20 seconds.

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Head races are headed for the clock, not the crowd.
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Answer: A time trial with boats starting at intervals. Head races are processional time trials where boats begin at intervals of 10 to 20 seconds.

  1. Rowing (sport) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowing_%28sport%29
    Head races are time trial / processional races
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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