There are 63 clubs and teams from 10 states and Puerto Rico participating at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
There are 63 clubs and teams from 10 states and Puerto Rico participating at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

 In pictures: 28th annual Head of South Regatta Nov. 14

November 15, 2026·Mike Adams·No Comments

Hundreds of rowers descended on the Savannah River Nov. 14 for the 28th annual Head of South Regatta.

The 2026 regatta drew 638 race entries from 63 organizations in 10 states and Puerto Rico.

Entries have increased nearly 23% compared with the 2025 event, according to a news release.

The competition features youth, collegiate and masters (adult) rowers racing against the clock along a scenic course through downtown Augusta. Among the highlights are the collegiate eight-person crews, including teams from recognizable universities such as Georgia Tech, Clemson, Duke, Auburn and the University of Georgia.

Rowers are silhouetted in the morning sun as they make their way down the Savannah River at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Rowers paddle up stream to the starting line at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
A rower passes under the 5th street pedestrian bridge at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
There are a total of 638 entries are participating at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Rowers pass the downtown area of Augusta of the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
There are 63 clubs and teams from 10 states and Puerto Rico participating at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.\
A train passes overhead as paddlers compete on the 5K course at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
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There are 63 clubs and teams from 10 states and Puerto Rico participating at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Rowers pass the downtown area of Augusta of the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
There are 63 clubs and teams from 10 states and Puerto Rico participating at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, Ga. on November 14, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including nine in 2026 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several  news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.Sign up for the Augusta Good News weekly newsletter here.

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