Our event logo was designed by Darlene Gait, a Coast Salish First Nation's artist.
2022 Wrap-Up
Thank you to all of our participants, volunteers, and sponsors who made the regatta great! For pictures, results, etc. see our 2022 HOG-TOG regatta page.
2023 Information
The 2023 HOG-TOG will be on the weekend of October 14-15! Details will be made available on Regatta Central when they are finalized.
About the Regatta
These two days of rowing are an iconic BC event, with a broad range of participants and spectacular viewing opportunities. The Head of the Gorge starts near Victoria's historic Old Town, runs north under three bridges, shoots through the rushing waters of Tillicum Narrows, and finishes at Esquimalt Park. The Tail of the Gorge starts in the beautiful Portage Inlet, and runs south under the Craigflower Bridge, to finish back at Esquimalt Park and it's Japanese Gardens and pavilion.
Teams from BC, Alberta, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond use this regatta to mark the end of the season and the transition to winter training, with incredible racing during the day and the hospitality of Victoria in the evening . The Head of the Gorge encourages costumes during the race, and that gives the entire event a festival atmosphere.
The Head and Tail of the Gorge Regatta focuses on community and bringing together athletes, volunteers and community members to share an appreciation for the gorge waterway and the sport of rowing.
By participating, you are contributing to the mythical story of rowing the Gorge and conquering it. Have fun and enjoy the challenge!
The Gorge Narrows Rowing Club gives thanks to the Lekwungen People of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations whose traditional lands and waterways we share daily.
