2023 Head of the Yarra Race Promo
2023 Head of the Yarra
Hawthorn Rowing Club is pleased to announce the 2023 Head of the Yarra will take place on November 25th after a 4 year hiatus due to pandemic and flooding.
With a new 90 metre long floating staging and additional parklands infrastructure in place at the race finish in Hawthorn, get ready for the biggest and best Head of the Yarra ever!
Summary Details
The 62nd Head of the Yarra. 8 kilometers from the Melbourne CBD to Hawthorn.
Race start is 9.00 AM Saturday, 25th November 2023.
Date for Entries Open is August 1st 2023 at 09.00. (International Crew Entry Open July 1st).
Date for Entries Close is Monday 16th October at 0900. (6 weeks prior race day, or earlier if the cap has been reached).
When cap is reached we will accept entries onto a waiting list, but in the past, very few crews have withdrawn.
Australian Crew entry is via: ROWING MANAGER
International entries may be made via email to Liz Ballan - Regatta Operations Manager. Email Liz@rowingvictoria.asn.au
Download: THE INTERNATIONAL CREW ENTRY FORM.
2023 Seat Fee $69
2023 Entry Cap - 270, exclusively 8-oared crews.
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Entry Information
For details on entry registration, seat fees and key dates follow the link
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Race Details
For information about race categories, eligibility, handicaps and start grid follow this link.
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ENTRY TERMS & CONDITIONS
Race Day
For details about the running order of the day follow this link to the race-day timetable
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RACE RULES
Trailer parking & security
There is limited trailer parking at the finish area. in Creswick St Hawthorn. All clubs are asked to register trailer parking needs by Monday November 20th. For information about boat trailer parking, boat storage and boat-park security, follow the link.
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The event safety plan and emergency risk management details are linked below.
SAFETY PLAN & RISK MANAGEMENT
Messages
Refer to the messages section of our website and connect with race community through OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS to offer or to seek assistance with boats, coxswains, rowers, to start discussions, or to just share information about your crews.
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For all enquiries:
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Entry queries Adam Harrison 9645 0624 (ext 2)
Regatta Secretary : Penny Vogan Media: Media contact
Hawthorn Rowing Club
2a Burwood Rd
Hawthorn 3122