EVENT DETAILS:

2025 Head of the Hooch

“Last of the Great Fall Regattas”
Thursday, October 30 - Sunday Nov 2nd, 2025 

The Head of the Hooch is one of the world’s largest rowing regattas, with 2,000+ boats racing over two days. 1,200 boats (and more than 9,000 seats!) compete on Saturday alone, which is more in one day than any other regatta. As a head race, competitors row a 5,000-meter (3.1 mile) course on the Tennessee River. The Head of the Hooch is organized and hosted by the Atlanta Rowing Club of Roswell, GA and Lookout Rowing Club of Chattanooga, TN. The regatta has hosted teams from Canada, Germany, Sweden and Australia. 

The Head of the Hooch is a favorite SORA regatta for our rowers and families. Approx. 22 rowers and 3 coaches will be making the trip to Chattanooga,TN. 

NEW this year - Due to the anticipated number of rowers attending and to reduce the cost involved, ALL Rowers will be staying with parents this year. SORA Team Hotel in Chattanooga is Chattanooga Marriott Downtown, Two Carter St, Chattanooga, TN 37402.  Parent hotel registration link will be provided soon.

ESTIMATE - Rower registration $550 - Final cost will be finalized once we have final numbers of rowers attending etc. 

Included in the registration fee is the following:

• Meals Included
  
• • Friday - Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at venue
  • Saturday - Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at venue
  • Sunday - Breakfast, lunch, and snacks at venue
• Regatta fees
  
• Boat transportation
  
• Coaches/Staff transportation, food and lodging
  

Arrival in Chattanooga:

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Check in upon arrival at the check-in desk in the lobby

Departure:

Sunday, November 2, 2025

SORA’s last race is expected to be at 2:23 PM; expect at least 2 hours of trailer loading

Venue:

Ross’s Landing Park - Near the Tennessee Aquarium
201 Riverfront Parkway 
Chattanooga, TN 34702

SORA Team Hotel in Chattanooga:

Chattanooga Marriott Downtown
Two Carter St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Hotel Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chadt-chattanooga-marriott-downtown/overview/

Parent hotel registration link will be provided soon.  Team Dinners and Breakfast will be at the Team Hotel. Lunches and snacks will be at the venue

If you have any questions on boats and what your rower will be rowing in or if they should attend, please reach out to Coach Terry. If you have questions on logistics, planning... please reach out to Runi.