Head of the Hudson

  • Sep 17, 2023
  • head
  • Albany, NY (USA)
  • Hosted By: O.A.R.S., Inc. dba Albany Rowing Center
  • USRowing Sanctioned Regatta

                       

This is the premier rowing event on the Hudson River in Albany, bringing together hundreds of competitors from high schools, colleges, and clubs from the Capital Region as well as other areas of New York and surrounding states.

This year marks the 35th anniversary for the Head of the Hudson Regatta, with viewing possible at many points along the course. The bike path runs the entire length of the course. Competing rowers begin at a start point north of the I-90 Bridge, upstream of the Albany Rowing Center boathouse on the Hudson River and, one after the other, race south to finish at the Riverfront Amphitheatre at Jennings Landing. The fastest time in each race event determines the winner. An All-Points Trophy is awarded at the end of the regatta to the team with the most points overall, based on placement in each race event.

The regatta consists of over thirty different race events, in which adults, juniors, college and adaptive rowers, both novice and experienced, compete. It is an excellent early fall regatta for rowers of all ages and experience levels.  Competition will be held in all boat types: Singles, Doubles, Pairs, Quads, Fours and Eights. Spectators will be able to watch the excitement of both sculling and sweeping races.

New for 2023! The Race schedule, start order and bow assignments are posted on rowtown.org.

Results will also be posted on rowtown.org shortly after each race is completed.

Website https://www.albanyrowingcenter.org/hoh.php
Contact Rebecca Clark
Email [email protected]
Phone 480-734-5535
Sanctioned by  
Chief Referee James Dwyer
Juniors Yes
High School No
Middle School No
Collegiate Yes
Open Yes
Masters Yes
Elite No
Para Yes
Inclusion No
Entry Fees (USD)
Standard Cost Late Cost
Doubles/Pairs $50.00 $75.00
Eights $110.00 $150.00
Fours $80.00 $120.00
Quads $80.00 $120.00
Singles $30.00 $45.00
Plus taxes if applicable