Head of the Chick
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
1350 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, Virginia
Head of the Chick
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Team List. Oar Pic
Granby High School
Princess Anne
Christopher Newport University
Bishop Ireton
Friends of Hickory
Hampton Roads Rowing Club (HRRC)
Maury High School Rowing
Great Bridge
Beaver Creek
Triad United Rowing
River City Crew
Charleston City Rowing Club
Williamsburg Boat Club
Oct 16, 2022
Intended Regatta Schedule:
6:30 Park Opens
7:30 Coaches & Coxswains Meeting
8:40 First Events Start
2:30 Last Races Finish
Boat and Team trailers can be dropped off the night before or morning of the regatta.
Middle school events are not separated by gender, feel free to enter as a boy/girl/or mixed lineup. If we receive enough gender specific entries, we'll separate the events.
Trailers and Parking:
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Space will be assigned for trailers, boat rigging.
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Parking for spectator and participant vehicles is $5 - cash preferred, but cards accepted
From our Regatta Director, Rebecca
Welcome to the fifth annual Head of the Chick Regatta, hosted by Williamsburg Boat Club.
The Head of the Chick is held at the Chickahominy Riverfront Park in Williamsburg, Virginia, one of North America's most popular vacation destinations. The Chickahominy is a wide river and the course is buoyed and uncomplicated, allowing for a wonderful rowing experience for all ages and stages of rowers.
Park Features
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Biking
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Boat Access/Launch
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Campground
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Canoe/Kayak Rental
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Fishing
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Interpretive Signage
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Picnic Areas
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Playground
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Pool
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Restrooms
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Store/Concessions
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Walking Trails
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Wildlife Viewing
Camping
There is great camping on site. Chickahominy Riverfront Park features over 120 campsites, including campsites that accommodate large groups. Several campsites have scenic views of the Chickahominy River and Gordon Creek and some campsites have access to water. Campsites include everything from basic tent sites to full hookup sites for RV’s. There are no cabins available. Campers have access to 2 bathhouses with a slop sink at each bathhouse. There is a limit of 6 people (up to 4 adults) per site and no more than 2 tents. Campsites may be reserved 12 months in advance and on a monthly basis. Fees are based on residency; view our Park Fees for more information. Reservations may be made by calling 757-258-5020 or by walk-in. Payment is due when the reservation is made.
Learn more about camping at Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Water Recreation
The park offers a public pool, and a 290-foot lighted fishing pier that’s available for use 24 hours a day and a catch-and-release pond. A fresh water license is required for all fishing in the park for anyone over the age of 16. The park also features a boat ramp to launch personal watercraft and it’s also available for use 24 hours a day. Please stop in the Guest Services Office or use the boat ramp honor box outside the store to pay the boat ramp fee. Canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals are available for rent all year. View our Park Fees for launch and rental details.
