Head and Tail of the Gorge Regattas
2025 INFO
The Head & Tail of the Gorge was held on October 18 and 19, 2025.
Projected high winds forced the cancellation of Sunday's races, but were unable to extinguish our enthusiasm!
See the HOG-TOG page at Regatta Central for the more information and race results!
2025 PICTURES!
Our event logo was designed by Darlene Gait, a Coast Salish First Nation's artist.ABOUT THIS REGATTA
The Head & Tail of the Gorge regattas are an iconic BC event, featuring exciting racing and spectacular viewing opportunities, in the heart of beautiful Victoria BC. Teams attend from across BC, Alberta, and the Pacific Northwest, with some coming from as far away as the Maritimes or Europe. By participating, you are contributing to the mythical story of rowing the Gorge and conquering it. Have fun and enjoy the challenge! Gorge Narrows Rowing Club is proud to have taken over hosting this regatta, with its focus on community and bringing together athletes, volunteers and community members to share an appreciation for the gorge waterway and the sport of rowing.
Good spectator viewing locations include: Johnson Street Bridge, Selkirk Trestle Bridge, under the Tillicum bridge, and Saanich side of the Gorge Walkway.
One of the highlights of the course is passing through the Tillicum Narrows. Here's how it works:
- Video: The "Angel of the Narrows" guides crews through the narrows as they row from the launch site to the Head of the Gorge starting line, or from the Tail of the Gorge finish line back to the launch site.
- Video: Shooting the rapids during the actual race.
OUR SPONSORS
We give thanks to the Lekwungen People of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, whose traditional lands and waterways we share daily.
