The Head of the Hooch regatta is one of the world’s largest rowing regattas, with more than 2,000 boats and 5,000 rowers competing over two days.
The Head of the Hooch has become known for its friendly, welcoming, inclusive attitude, along with its great competition. It is also known as the “Hooch,” the “Head of the Chattahoochee” and “The Last of the Great Fall Regattas.”
06/03/2026
The year is 2017: Despacito was on repeat, the World Rowing Championships were finally back on US soil in Sarasota, Game of Thrones finally told us Jon Snow is actually a Targaryen (no spoiler warnings, it's been eight years), and the Atlanta Falcons were up 28–3 at the Super Bowl (we don't need to talk about what happened next). We've come a long way since 2017!
Make sure you save the date for the 2026 version of HOTH: November 7–8.
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06/01/2026
Rowing is for everyone! 🌈🚣
This Pride Month, we celebrate the diversity that strengthens our sport and our community.
Head of the H***h is committed to fostering an environment where athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
Happy Pride Month from the H***h family 🫶
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Behind every great regatta is a crew you never see on the water 🫶
Here at Head of the H***h, we’re powered every year by incredible volunteers and we were reminded of that this week digging through our media archives. These interviews with the people who make this regatta happen are worth every minute of your time.
Shout out to Wendy Blair for her time, dedication, and love of the H***h 🙌
Not racing this year? Consider volunteering ➡️ Keep your eyes peeled for registration and we’ll share when it’s time to sign up!
05/25/2026
On Memorial Day, we think about what it means to have the freedom to do what we love: to show up at the water before the sun rises, to push our bodies, to compete, to be part of a community that spans generations.
That freedom isn’t free. Today we honour the men and women who gave everything so we could keep living and doing the things that fill our lives with meaning.
We are grateful today,and every day. Happy Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
05/21/2026
Quiz time! 📝💯
What was the age of the oldest competitor at last year's regatta?
A) 75
B) 85
C) 88
D) 90
Swipe to find out ➡ or just keep reading!
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Our oldest competitor last year was 85 years old, and absolutely crushed it on the water!
At Head of the H***h we are proud that our regatta is for everyone. Seasoned racers, comeback crews, first-timers, and yes, rowers who refuse to hang up their oars.
No matter your age, there's always space for you at the H***h!
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05/18/2026
You know we had to hop on this trend 👀
Disclaimer: made by a millennial 😬
05/15/2026
From 200 boats on the Chattahoochee River in 1982 to more than 2,200 entries in downtown Chattanooga today 🚣
Head of the H***h has grown into one of the world’s largest rowing regattas, built by volunteers, athletes, and a community that continues to shape the sport year after year.
As we look ahead to the 2026 Head of the H***h on November 7–8, we’re celebrating the history behind “The Last of the Great Fall Regattas."
If you have any early photos from the beginning years of the regatta, send them our way. We’d love to help preserve and share the history of Head of the H***h!
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05/07/2026
The year is 2009: Lady Gaga is brand new, Usain Bolt just broke his own world record, Barack Obama was inaugurated, and we were still choosing between the BlackBerry and iPhone. Sixteen years and a few software updates later, we're still racing at Head of the H***h.
Save the date: November 7–8. And maybe we'll see you in the 2041 throwback post 😉
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05/01/2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠
Rowing teaches us so much. The value of showing up, for the team, for our clubs and for each other. This month, we’re reminded that showing up for our mental health matters just as much.
If you or someone you know needs support, these Chattanooga-based resources are here to help:
• NAMI Chattanooga: free support groups, education & crisis resources | namichattanooga.org
• Mental Health Cooperative: therapy, psychiatry & crisis care for all ages | mhc-tn.com
• Parkridge Health System: inpatient & outpatient mental health programs | parkridgehealth.com
• 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, free & confidential, 24/7
You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out 🫶 Support is available and asking for help is a sign of strength.
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04/22/2026
The river gives us everything 🌊
Every stroke we take is powered by healthy waterways, so this Earth Day, Head of the H***h is making it easy (and rewarding) to give something back!
Volunteer on a local waterway clean-up and earn 15% off your regatta registration fees through our Clean Water Discount Program.
✅ Organize or join a clean-up
✅ Log your hours and download the application
✅ Email it to [email protected]
✅ Discount applied before entries are charged
Club-wide 15% discount available at 50+ total volunteer hours. Individual entry discounts available for smaller crews too.
📸 Tag us in during your clean-up, we'll be highlighting every crew that shows up for their waterway.
You can find more details on our website - linked in bio.
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