Head of The Yarra 2023 Newsletter 1
Information for competitors of the 62nd Head of the Yarra, Saturday November 25th 2023
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When cap is reached we will accept entries onto a waiting list, but in the past, very few crews have withdrawn.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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Entry queries Adam Harrison 9645 0624 (ext 2)
Regatta Secretary : Penny Vogan Media: Media contact
Hawthorn Rowing Club
2a Burwood Rd
Hawthorn 3122
Head of The Yarra 2019 - Newsletter 4
2019 Head of the Yarra Race Wrap for Competitors
Newsletter 4. December 01 2019
RACE WRAP UP FOR COMPETITORS
2019 HEAD OF THE YARRA RESULTS SUMMARY
Two and a half thousand rowers from all over Australia racing in rowing eights created a marvelous spectacle on the Yarra River as they raced from Birrarung Marr to Hawthorn Rowing Club in the annual Head of the Yarra. Thousands of spectators lined the Yarra banks and joined in the finish carnival celebrations in the parklands of the Hawthorn Rowing Club.
Club crews representing every state, New Zealand and Japan made the pilgrimage to Melbourne. The annual classic saw crews of all ability test their skill against the country’s best for fastest time over the grueling 8km Yarra course.
2019 FASTEST CREW SYDNEY ROWING CLUB MEN’S OPEN 8 (25:41:08 Min)
It was the Sydney Rowing Club’s Men’s Eight stroked by Alex Nichol and superbly coxed by Kendall Brodie who took ownership of the Yarra rowing the course in a time of 25:41.08 min, 12 seconds ahead of locals, Melbourne University stroked by Rohan Lavery (25:53:18) and Sydney University stroke by Will O’Shannessy (26:02.08) in third place after 8.0 km of very close racing.
In the elite Women’s Eights, the Melbourne University Boat Club crew stroked by Katherine Michelmore took line honors in a time of (29:28:09) ahead of the Queensland University crew stroked by Ria Thompson (29:36:16) with the Mercantile Women’s Eight stroked by Sky Froebel (29:53.69) in third place.
In the schoolboys first Eights section, Scotch College (28:42:22) stroked by James Isles continued its dominance over recent years 20 seconds ahead of the Sydney’s Newington College stroked by Luka Stefanovic( (29.02.54).
Winner Schoolboy A - Scotch College
The Schoolgirl first eights saw a very strong field of crews from all around Australia. It was the Sydney Rowing Club schoolgirls crew stroked by Eliza Dunlop that won the day (33:40:52), eighteen seconds ahead of last year’s winners Melbourne Girls Grammar (33:58:18) stroked by Bea Chirnside
SCHOOLGIRL A WINNERS SYDNEY BOAT CLUB.
Two crews of Octogenarians proved longevity comes from lifelong commitment to the sport. The Sydney based crew stroked by 80-year-old Jon Mitchell (Drommoyne) rowed the course in 42:50:99 , 45 seconds ahead of their Melbourne rivals the crew stroked by 80-year-old Ray Denis with the oldest competitor 91-year-old Don Christie on board.
2019 HOTY OlDEST COMPETITOR Don Christie (91 YEARS)
The NSW Institute of Sport took out the Para8’s, a mixed adaptive 8’s format for those with disability. Stroked by James Talbot and rowing the course in a very fast time of (32:15:55) they raise our spirits for good results in para rowing in 2020.
The race attracted thousands of spectators along the full length of the Yarra course. A crowd of 10,000 congregated amongst the crews and boats for the trophy presentations and the post-race carnival at the finish in the Yarra Bank Reserve in Hawthorn.
ABC NEWS STORY
The 2 Minute news story on Head of the Yarra from the Nightly news on Saturday Novemer 30th
DRONE VISION BY STEVE LINGARD
DRONE VISION
This exciting drone vision of racing in mid afternoon Saturday captures some of the excitement of this Yarra river showcase event.
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Regatta Secretary Lachlan Nichols
Email hoy-enq@hawthornrowingclub.com Mobile 0402 837 911
Hawthorn Rowing Club
2a Burwood Rd
Hawthorn 3122