53rd Head of the Schuylkill Regatta

Enjoy a weekend on the banks of the iconic Schuykill River at Philadelphia's largest regatta. More than 2,000 boats and 8,000 competitors take part in the oldest sport in the world. Compete, sponsor, vend, volunteer, spectate. Be part of the tradition. The 2023 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta will continue a tradition of exceptional fall racing that began over fifty years ago in the home of American rowing. While the expansive scope of the two-day Regatta today bears little resemblance to its 1970 roots, the spirit of the Regatta endures: a fall race showcasing high-caliber crews as well as those new to the sport.