Hi all,
Here is a link to Mike's excellent document with all the details of this year's event and a picture of the course. Please post below if you would like to take part.
Head of the Harbour race 2024There is a summary below in case you can't open the document for any reason ( do let me know ).
SATURDAY 23rd November will see the second 3 Harbours Rowing, “Head of the Harbour” Race. A celebration of coastal rowing across the Chichester, Langstone and Portsmouth Harbours… and Beyond…
This year the 3 Harbours “HoH” is hosted by Itchenor Sailing Club, with facilities for overnight accommodation, beach launching, trailer parking and a sheltered, but challenging, 10-kilometre course to the Chichester Harbour entrance and back.
Entry Fees: There is a charge of £15 per person entering the HoH this year – payable to ISC as above of which £5 goes to the developing 3 Harbours network to build capacity for supporting the growing coastal rowing experience across the region for all the 3 Harbours Rowing Clubs and visitors.
Supper: ISC are also offering a Supper and showing of the “Boys in the Boat” in the evening – details to follow.
09.00 Arrival, unloading and launching.
09.30 Coxswains Briefing.
10.00 Race 1: Women’s Handicap Race
12.00 Race 2: Men’s Handicap Race
14.00 Race 3: Mixed Handicap Race
Race starts will be staggered: Race order:
• 4-Skiffs & Claydons
• 4-oared Boats & Bursledon Gigs
• 4-oared Solent Galleys
• Celtic Longboats
• Cornish Pilot Gigs (Wooden and GRP)
• Coastal Quads
15.00. Racing finishes… Boats recovered and crews off the water.
15.30 Pennants Presentations: Sponsored by the Chichester Harbour Federation and presented by the ChiFed Chairman.
Categories
Fastest On Handicap:
Women.
Open
Mixed
Fastest in Boat Class.