Welcome to the 2008 Hooch
Thank you for making the 2007 ‘Hooch’ a success!
In 2007 it was evident that the riverfront in downtown Chattanooga easily supports one of the largest groups of athletes at a rowing event in the US, as well as thousands of spectators. Regatta entries were up to 1,330 boats, 6% over 2006, a ringing endorsement of the venue and the convenience of the City of Chattanooga, making the Hooch the second largest regatta in the US. The Atlanta Rowing Club and the Lookout Rowing Club thank the City of Chattanooga, UnumProvident and Outdoor Chattanooga for their tremendous support and commitment to the 2007 Hooch. We also thank everyone who helped to make
this regatta a success. It would not have been possible but for the tireless dedication of hundreds of volunteers, the US Rowing Referees, the Chattanooga community, our sponsors and advertisers. Thanks also to our vendors who did a great job keeping us fed and offering an endless supply of rowing apparel and cutting edge rowing equipment. Special thanks go to our supporters at the Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department and Outdoor Chattanooga, who were responsible for the improved access to the Tennessee River and for taming the current.
Please take a look at the New for 2008 page for venue improvements, additional events and information on our new redundant timing system. The HOC’s goal is to improve participants' and spectators' experiences each year, and this year is no exception.
U.S. Men's National Team Coming to the Hooch
The U.S. Men's National Team is anticipated to boat one open eight and two open fours at the 2008 Hooch. Team members will be available to meet regatta participants on Saturday November 1st in the VIP area at times to be announced. Many of these athletes who were high school and college rowers only a few short years ago will be returning from representing U.S. in Beijing at the 2008 Olympics. Don't miss your chance to meet and be inspired by some of the world's best rowers at this year's Hooch!ACC Trophy
For 2008 the Head of the Hooch will again feature the ACC Trophy, an overall points trophy for participating ACC schools. The Schlachter Cup was first awarded at the Hooch in the early 1980s by Norton Schlachter, an Atlanta Rowing Club member.Member Schools are Boston College, Clemson University, Duke University, Florida State, Georgia Tech, NC State, University of Maryland, University of Miami, University of North Carolina, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest. Last year’s winner for the second year in a row was University of North Carolina.
Bookend Trophy
Bookend Trophies will again be awarded to Youth, College and Club, and Masters teams with the highest combined team points total in both the Chattanooga Head Race and the Head of the Hooch.Last year’s winners were McCallie/GPS, Georgia Tech, and Rocket City RC, respectively.
