May Bumps 2017


The May Bumps 2017 was a series of rowing races at Cambridge University from Wednesday 14 June 2017 to Saturday 17 June 2017. The event was run as a bumps race and has been held annually in mid-June in this form since 1887. See May Bumps for the format of the races.

Head of the River crews

rowed over on all four nights to retain the headship they won in 2016.
rowed over on the first night before bumping and, and then rowed over on the final night to claim the women's headship for the first time since 2008. had claimed headship from on the first night before being bumped by on the third night.

Highest 2nd VIIIs

After rowing over on the first night, bumped, and, ascending to 16th position in the first division.
Despite rowing over on the first night and being bumped by, and, remained the highest second women's boat at 16th in the first division.

Links to races in other years


Preceding yearCurrent yearFollowing year
May Bumps 2016May Bumps 2017May Bumps 2018
Lent Bumps 2016Lent Bumps 2017Lent Bumps 2018