The Tribesmen Head of the River (THOR ) celebrates its 50th anniversary this Saturday as the River Corrib prepares to welcome over 1,200 competitors to the annual event.
Firmly established as one of Ireland’s premier rowing events, men and women of all ages will compete in eights, fours, and quad sculls. More than 100 international athletes and supporters are travelling to Galway for the demanding 4km time trial that begins at the lake and finishes just before Quincentennial Bridge.
Speaking ahead of the race on March 14, Regatta Chairman Patrick Boyle said that THOR is a “highlight of the sporting calendar in Galway”.
Boyle added, “We are immensely proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary by welcoming crews from across Ireland and overseas to compete on the Corrib”.
THOR traditionally marks the close of the winter head-racing season before crews transition to sprint and Olympic regatta racing through the summer. International entries from Boston, London, Prague and Lyon underline the event’s unique place in the Irish rowing calendar.
A new perpetual trophy will be awarded this year to the fastest Women’s Masters crew. The prize is sponsored by the Tribesmen Masters women’s panel — four of whom won gold medals at last year’s World Championships in Banyoles, an extraordinary achievement given they only took up rowing within the past five years.
Spectators are encouraged to watch the racing from Dangan Slip when races take place at 11am and 3pm.
Event details and updates are available at: https://linktr.ee/TribesmenRC.
