Head of the Dog
- Oct 5, 2008
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- Sellwood Riverfront Park
- Portland, OR (USA)
- Hosted By: Portland Boat Club
- 2016 Registered Regatta
This is the 21st running of the Head of the Dog. Started in 1987 when all three pairs showed up in costume, the tradition lives on. It's the best and perhaps only costume regatta in the country, or at least in Portland.
Perpetual trophies are awarded to the fastest Men's 1x, Women's 1x, and K1, and for The Spirit of the Dog. The highly coveted Best of Breed award goes to the best costume worn during the race. Notable past winners include Sally the Clown, the French maids Tiffany and Stephanie, Big Bo Peep and her dog, and Schlenker and Devine Plumbing.