Head of the Des Moines Regatta
The 2010 HOT Des Moines
Mark your calendars for the 27th annual Head of the Des Moines regatta on
Saturday, September 25, 2010.
Starting at the Des Moines Botanical Center, rowers race up the Des Moines River
2.85 miles (4.58 km) to the finish at Prospect Park. Historically, the race attracts
approximately 600 rowers for about 80 races through the day. Entries include events
for juniors, masters, collegiate and club sweep rowers and scullers.
You can see general information, the schedule and the rules on this site. In July 2010,
you can register for races on RoninRacing.com. The deadline for online registration is September 17, 2010.
Please
contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.
Rules and Schedule Information
Be sure to check out our 2010
Information Packet for the information on rules and regatta schedules.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships of the Head of the Des Moines regatta are available at many levels.
All sponsors and donors receive recognition in our printed materials and publicity,
and are announced several times during the day in race announcements.
Sponsors may also include promotional materials in registration packets that
are given to rowers. You can see the sponsorship levels and form for becoming
a sponsor on this site. For more information about the opportunities and
sponsorship levels, please use our
Contact Form, specifying
"Head of the Des Moines Regatta" for the subject.
The Des Moines Rowing Club is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.