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Saturday 28th november 2009

latest news

18.11.2009

Provisional Head of the Yarra 2009 Draw released.

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28.10.2009

Head of the Yarra 2009 Newsletter #2 released.

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28.10.2009

Rowbust Australia named as Principal Sponsor of HOY 2009.

6.08.2009

Race day is confirmed for Saturday 28th November. Race start time is 11am.

 

other information

2008 was the 50th staging of Head of the Yarra.

Awarded The People’s Choice Regatta for 2005, 2006 and 2007

Awarded Regatta of the Year 2003/04 by Rowing Victoria

Registration

Information for ALL entries:

  • 2009 entries close 7pm Sunday 8th November.
  • Crews can only race once (per year!) in the event due to the nature of the race (and as if racing 8.6km wasn't enough!).
  • All entrants must be a member of an affiliated club.
  • Composite crews may be represented in Masters, Mixed and the Open categories. Composite is not permitted in school categories, or the B (Intermediate) or C (Novice) categories.
  • All entrants must wear their club attire (composite crews therefore will be displaying multiple uniforms)
  • All Australian entries must be via ROMS

All enquiries related to boat & coxswain requests please click here

Entries from Australian crews

All Australian entries must be via ROMS. Entries from Australian crews can no longer be accepted directly to the club. ROMS entries need not send payment - you will be invoiced directly by Rowing Victoria.

Entries from International crews

International entries may be made via post or email - entry form available here only whilst entries are open.

  • Be sure to complete all sections of the entry form
  • Be sure to include Year of Birth data for all participants in Masters and Mixed Crews