This weekend, thousands of rowers descended upon Chattanooga for the Head of the Hooch Regatta. I happened to be in town for my volunteer gig at the TN Aquarium Saturday morning, so I got a preview of the event setup before the race.
Per the Head of the Hooch website, 8,000 rowers and 20,000 spectators from around the country were expected to attend. I thought the crowd was a tad smaller than 2019, the last time I saw the rowing competition (a friend's son had participated). Perhaps I was early; it was around 10:30 when I ambled around several vantage points to take pictures. It was very cold that year. This Saturday was cloudy with rain showers later, but unseasonably warm, with temperatures in the high 60s, low 70s.
Spectators cheering on Walnut Street Bridge
TN Aquarium celebrates its 30th anniversary this year
Earlier Saturday morning before the race
If we didn't cruise up the Tennessee River, we would not have discovered this lovely river town. It has grown leaps and bounds in the last dozen years. I'm sure the regatta has helped put Chattanooga on the map, since it moved its venue from the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta to Chattanooga twelve years ago.
If you haven't visited Chattanooga yet, perhaps this post will entice you to do so. It's a two hour's drive from the major airports in Atlanta and Nashville.
It is interesting to see all the spectators lining the bridge to watch the row boats race. I saw something similar when I went to get gas a couple of weeks ago. Folks were rowing down the canal and the spectators were leaning over the bridges too. Interesting hobby.
That looks like an exciting event! What fun! :)
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Deletelooks like fun
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a lot of fun. Maybe they'll start something in the Tampa Bay area!
DeleteSounds like a fun and exciting event!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos as always! 👍👍
Thanks!
DeleteThat would be so much fun! I've never attended one.
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Sue, There's one closer to you, assuming you're still living in PA. Head of the Schuylkill is on the last weekend of October.
DeleteGreat pictures!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks like a fun event. So many people and what a beautiful river to have it on.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a fun event to watch in person.
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yes, it was.
DeleteGreat photos and videos of the regatta ~ they are always an enjoyable time ~ Xo
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Thanks! Head of the Charles regatta in Boston is also exciting, but it is always so crowded.
DeleteThat is a huge river! I had no idea it was that wide. And what a beautiful vista there in Chattanooga.
ReplyDeleteThe TN River is wide and deep. Great for venues like the regatta.
DeleteI love the photo of the spectators lining the bridge!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteIt is interesting to see all the spectators lining the bridge to watch the row boats race. I saw something similar when I went to get gas a couple of weeks ago. Folks were rowing down the canal and the spectators were leaning over the bridges too. Interesting hobby.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of such a thing. It looks like fun
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