HEAD OF THE RIDEAU REGATTA
The Ottawa Rowing Club’s very own regatta. Head of the Rideau is our annual regatta, bringing in hundreds of athletes, volunteers, friends, family and more!
Welcome to the 51st annual Head of the Rideau Regatta on September 28, 2025! You can view the Race Package and Course description below for more info on the regatta! Registration takes place in Regatta Central.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
INFO
If you have any questions, please contact us by email: rowing@ottawarowingclub.com or by phone: at 613-241-1120
Volunteer
Volunteer for the 51st Annual Head of the Rideau 2025
Positions available Friday Sept 26 to Monday Sept 29
Registration for Volunteer positions will be open shortly using iVolunteer. Click the button above to register.
Registration not open yet? Have questions?
Reach out to Maureen McEvoy or Adrian Clementino.
Row on the Go
Use Row on the Go to create a listing, connecting you with Rowers, Coxswains, Clubs, and available equipment!
Link: Row on the Go
COURSE
The course takes place on the Mooney’s Bay section of the Rideau Canal waterway between Black Rapids locks and Hogs back locks. We offer both a 5 kilometre section and a 3 kilometre section to cater to various skill levels and preferences.
We will be wet launching from the Mooney’s Bay beach area, allowing for plenty of space to launch and return to shore when finishing.