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A head race is a time-trial competition in the sport of rowing, also known as crew to a few USA organizations. Head races are typically held in the fall, winter and spring seasons. These events draw many athletes as well as observers. In this form of racing, rowers race against the clock where the crew or rower completing the course in the shortest time in their age, ability and boat-class category is deemed the winner. ==Categories== Common categories of age may be high school and college-aged rowers as well as adults. Those over the age of 27 are typically referred to as "masters". Common categories of ability may be: * junior-varsity boys and girls * varsity boys and girls * novice women's and men's * women's and men's among college-aged rowers * novice, club, intermediate, elite and championship among masters-aged rowers; also differentiated by women and men. Common categories of boat class may be: *1x: one rower with two oars, known as a single sculler *2x: two rowers with two oars each, known as a double scull *4x: four rowers with two oars each, known as a quad scull *Coxless pair: Two rowers with one oar each (see sweep rowing) *4+: Four rowers with one oar each and a coxswain *8+: Eight rowers with one oar each and a coxswain To minimize collisions, boats are started at 10 to 15 second intervals and are usually seeded so that the fastest start earlier. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Head race」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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