Head of the Chick

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Williamsburg Boat Club

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Regatta Day 

Nov 9, 2019

Intended Regatta Schedule:

6:30 Park Opens

8:30 Coaches Meeting

8:45 Coxswains Meeting

10:00 First Events Start (changed due to temp)

3:00 Last Races Finish

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• REGISTRATION​

  • Closes November 5, 2019 @ 11:59 PM EST

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If there are any race categories you'd like to enter but are not listed, please let us know.  The initial schedule will be posted by Wednesday November 6th.

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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.

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Trailers and Parking: 

• Space will be assigned for trailers, boat rigging.

• Parking for spectator and participant vehicles is $10 - cash preferred, but cards accepted

Quicklinks

Registration​

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Information​

• Event Site Map

• Course maps

• Vendor Information

• Camping at the Park

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  • https://www.remind.com/join/2019hotc

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• 2018 HoC Results

• What to do in Williamsburg

Regatta Director - Kelly Holdcraft

Race Director - Tom Rooks

 From our Regatta Director, Kelly

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   Welcome to the fourth 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

1. Biking

2. Boat Access/Launch

3. Campground

4. Canoe/Kayak Rental

5. Fishing

6. Interpretive Signage

7. Picnic Areas

8. Playground

9. Pool

10. Restrooms

11. Store/Concessions

12. Walking Trails

13. 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.