Row, Row, Row Your Boat To Chattanooga
The weekend, Chattanooga and the Tennessee River will be home once again to the Head of the Hooch rowing regatta (just in case you’re wondering what all the people walking around downtown with paddles are doing).
The Head of the Hooch is in its third decade of racing and is one of the world’s largest rowing regattas with over 2,000 boats racing over two days, with 1,200 boats competing on Saturday alone, more in one day than any other regatta.
The event hosts about 9,000 rowing athletes that come from many different states and countries. Even better, The Head of the Hooch has been recognized by national magazines as the regatta to attend.
The regatta is a head race where competitors row a 5,000-meter (3.1 mile) course on the Tennessee River ending at Ross’s Landing. During the race the Riverwalk, Coolidge Park and the Walnut Street Bridge are perfect spots for spectators.
This unique event is great for athletes, families and friends to enjoy a 150-year-old sport and experience the beauties of Chattanooga in the fall.
A full race schedule and more information can be found on their website at HeadoftheHooch.org