There is no more iconic 8’s race in the southern hemisphere (arguably in the world) than the Head of the Yarra, hosted by Hawthorn Rowing Club (disclaimer, my club..) I say that with pride.
The Head of the Yarra was first held in 1957 and with the exception of Covid, and flooding, has been run every year since. There are over 250 eights racing with no weight classes and coxswains are not weighed.
The Yarra river is not only a great place to train but an amazing venue to race, this race has not only the fast straights but winding bends and other challenges along the way. A coxswain needs to be “on point” all the way!
Listen in for a few ideas of how to get through the course. Ans absolutely make sure you have walked (ridden) over the course in advance of unsure.
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