2024 Head of the Hooch“Last of the Great Fall Regattas” Thursday, October 31 - Sunday November 3rd, 2024 

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. 27 rowers and 4 coaches and staff will be making the trip to Chattanooga,TN this year. This number is lower than we used for planning purposes and you will see a change in cost. As mentioned in our Parent meeting, when we have fewer rowers attend the Head of the Hooch, it does not necessarily mean that cost will go down due to the number of rooms still needed or additional fixed costs.

A detailed email with information, itinerary and waivers will be sent out on Thursday, October 24, 2024

Everyone registered for Head of the Hooch will be receiving an invoice for $770 to be paid prior to departure.

Included in the registration fee is the following:

• Lodging - 3 nights (Thursday - Sunday)
  
• 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 31, 2024
  
• Rowers must be at the hotel BEFORE 10pm
  
• ALL rowers will check-in with Kelly who will distribute their key 
  
• Rowers will not be able to check into rowers rooms at the hotel until 5pm When you arrive - Check in with Kelly in the Lobby

Departure:

• Sunday, November 3, 2024
  
• SORA’s last race is 2:34 PM; expect at least 3 hours of trailer loading/cleanup

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

SORA Meal plans:

• SORA will provide a catered dinner on both Friday and Saturday, in addition to a catered breakfast and lunch at the venue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  
• Hospitality - due to parameters placed on our hospitality, many of our meals will be catered, along with the catered breakfast, lunch and dinner - water, gatorade, nutritious snacks and sides will be available at the SORA tent
• The rowers should have money for all non-provided meals as well as any extra snacks.

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IMPORTANT to note that ALL meals are included in the registration cost and SORA will not be able to discount registration if your rower chooses not to make a selection and/or eat a catered meal.