Head of the Mitchell
Head of the Mitchell is the annual regatta held on the beautiful Mitchell River in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland.
Each year, crews from all accross Victoria visit Bairnsdale to take part in the event, with distances set at either 3km or 5km.
The 2025 regatta is fast approaching and we're looking forward to trialing a new back to back regatta weekend with Gippsland Grammar in Sale hosting on Saturday and Bairnsdale Rowing Club on Sunday.
Sunday 12th October
Register for our regatta on Rowing Manager.
- 5km Head Race. 9:30am (rowers launch by 9:00am)
- 3km Head Race. 12:30pm (rowers launch at 12:00pm)
- Catering available - breakfast, lunch, coffee
- Warm up dinner at local venue on Saturday 11th October. Purchase your tickets here.
Accommodation Options
For those looking to take advantage of the weekend of festivities, Bairnsdale Rowing Club recommends any of the following accommodation choices: