Registration

2026 Registration will open on Regatta Central.

Standard, Late, and Scratch Window dates will be posted once confirmed.

Make sure to review this page for more information about registering for FCHR, as well as Section 1 of the FCHR Rules & Procedures.

2025 Information Packet

All “information packet” resources are posted on the pages of this website.

Be sure to review the following sections:

2025 Rules & Procedures

2025 Crew Guide

2025 Course Overview

2025 Parking & Directions

USRowing Sanctioned Regatta

The First Coast Head Race is a USRowing Sanctioned Regatta. 

1) ALL COMPETITORS must be on the active roster of a USRowing organizational member, unless they are rowing as Unaffiliated, and

2) ALL COMPETITORS must meet all individual USRowing requirements, such as having a valid USRowing membership, waiver, and, if applicable, SafeSport certification.

The USRowing waiver is REQUIRED for ALL COMPETITORS.

Verify Active Status of USRowing Liability Waivers

Access the athlete’s USRowing Member Portal to verify that they have an active USRowing Liability Waiver and that it will NOT expire on or prior to October 11, 2025.