2009 is the 23rd Anniversary of Head of the Ohio Regatta. Crew teams from all over the country will be in Pittsburgh to row on the Allegheny River this Saturday. Races occur all day from 8 am to 4:30 pm.
Food and festivities for the family will be available near PNC park.
More info is available at http://www.headoftheohio.org and http://www.threeriversrowing.org/
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The Head of the Ohio is a regatta that attracts rowers and crew teams from all over the country to row on Pittsburgh’s rivers. The Head of the Ohio has been held here in Pittsburgh since 1986. In the past 2 years the race has been named one of the top 10 regattas in the country. The Head of the Ohio website has a great history page which includes some info about the history of rowing in Pittsburgh.
Even if you aren’t a rower this is worth a visit on Saturday – another great excuse to see the waterfront and meet some great people.
The Head of the Ohio is hosted by Three Rivers Rowing Association (TRRA). The races start at 8 am and run until 4 pm. There will be food and concessions.
They also have a great commemorative painting from Pittsburgh artist Johno Prascak. Prints are available for purchase at the race registration or by calling Three Rivers Rowing Association 412-231-TRRA.
Pittsburgh at the Confluence
Want to learn about rowing, kayaking and dragon boats? Stop by the Three Rivers Rowing Association’s Spring Fling on Friday to learn about all of the ways they can help you row, row, row down the rivers.
Please join us on Friday, April 11, 2008 for our annual Open House. Meet and mingle with members while learning about our 2008 rowing, kayaking and dragon boating programs. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres served.
Date: 04/11/08
Time: 7:00-10:00 pm
Location: Lambert Boathouse on Washington’s Island
Contact person: Kristi Sparta, 412-231-8772 x23, kristi@threeriversrowing.org
Three Rivers Rowing – http://www.threeriversrowing.org/