​​​​​​​​​​​​Australian clubs and schools via https://rowingmanager.com/regattas/6329
International by emailing events@rowingqld.com.au
Download the 2024 HOTB Race Briefing Document, which includes tips on executing a successful U-turn
and penalties for various infringements.
Events include all rowing boat categories: 1x to 8+, and rowers from all age groups.
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Seat fees:
HOTB $45.50 Schools $25.50
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Racing:
The first race starts at 7:00 a.m.
Launch from the Toowong Rowing Club pontoon or other Club pontoons within its proximity.
Crews must be in the designated marshalling area 10 minutes before the start time.
The start order will be similar to the event list. However, the organisers have the right to change if necessary.
The Start and Finish lines are between the Toowong Rowing Club and BBC School pontoons (marked in red on the opposite bank). Refer to the map below.
The Start is a rolling start with 15 seconds between the crews.
The U-turn is opposite the corner near Paringa Place Park. Refer to the map below.
Proceed immediately to the designated stopping area after the finish line.
Bow numbers can be picked up from Rowing Queensland on the Wednesday before the event day or from Toowong Rowing Club on the morning of racing.
Please fill out or refer to our orphan's list if you are looking for a crew or a rower to add to your crew.
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Questions or Comments:
Email hob@toowongrowing.com.
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Toowong Rowing Club (TRC) welcomes you to their annual Head of the Brisbane regatta, a 9.5 km out-and-back time trial on the Brisbane River.
WE WANT YOU!
26TH OCTOBER 2024
Results
Well done to all the crews who raced. You can view the results on Rowing QLD's website.
Photographs
Photographs by the legendary Mitchell Anderson
First Prize
Hutchinson Cup + medals
Awarded for the overall winning crew based on prognostics.
First Place
Gold Medals
Medals and prizes will be awarded to the winner of each boat category with more than one entry. Awarded to the overall fastest crew based on prognostics.
Spot Prizes
All Entries
All Entries….you might just get lucky! Prize packs have been donated by our market vendors: TRC Merch store, Impi Sportswear, WexWerx, Rowdrite, Ellite HP, The Regatta Hotel.
6:15 a.m.
Marshal & Competitor briefing
At least one marshal from each tinny and crew member from each boat must attend. We will hold the briefing at the bottom of the function centre.
6:30 a.m.
Coffee
It will be available for purchase from the coffee van located on the TRC grassed area and from the bar in the TRC function centre.
7:00 a.m.
Racing starts
Be at the marshalling/start area at least10 minutes before race.
8:00 a.m.
Burger & snack Bar
Burgers and snacks will be available from the TRC precinct from 8 am. Vegan and Vegetarian options will be available.
~11:00 a.m.
Medal ceremony & Spot Prizes
~1 hour after the last race crosses the finish line.
COURSE & RULES:
Get a race advantage by studying the course and rules here.
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· Crews are to observe River Safety guidelines, including safety in the City Cat terminal areas (the University of Queensland terminal is located soon after the Starting point, and the West End terminal is near the turn-around area of the Finish). PLEASE PERUSE THE IMAGES TO SEE COURSE DETAILS AND RULES.
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SAFETY PLAN:
Download the HOTB Safety Management and Emergency Response Plan to ensure you know what to do in an emergency.
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SPECTATORS:
Ride your bike or walk to the many spectator vantage points.
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ACCOMMODATION:
TRC is located on the University of Queensland campus, within 5km from Brisbane CBD. Plenty of accommodation options are available if you book early.
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TRAILERS:
Email hotb@toowongrowing.com to book trailer space.
The Head of the Brisbane was established in 1989 to celebrate the centenary of the Toowong Rowing Club (1889).
Michael Bryce designed the HOTB logo. Here's what it means:
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The leopard’s head exemplifies courage, patience, and mettle.
The palm leaves, also present on the City of Brisbane's coat of arms, represent victory.
The wavy lines represent the Brisbane River and the circled belt, the citizens.
The crossed oars symbolise the sport of Rowing.
The blue and gold colours were inspired by the Brisbane founders.