The regatta drew a huge flotilla of chartered ferries and vessels which would moor off Putney, Tennyson Point and Cabarita.
[4] It is the last race of the official GPS rowing season, and usually follows the Riverview Gold Cup held on the Lane Cove River.
[5] The inaugural Schoolgirls Head of the River Regatta took place on Middle Harbour Creek at Davidson Park, Roseville.
It is organised by the NSW Combined Independent Schools Sports Council (NSWCISSC),[7] culminating of the Schoolgirls' rowing season.
The current (SIRC) record time for the 1st VIII in the Schoolgirl Head of the River is 6:38.08 set by St Catherine's School on 18 March 2023.
The current (SIRC) record time for the 1st Year 10 VIII is 6:08.67 set by St Ignatius College on 13 March 2021.
Due to an unprecedented depth in the number of junior rowers, the 4th Year 10 VIII race was added to the regatta in 2009.
The current (SIRC) record time for the 4th Year 10 VIII is 6:34.87 set by St Joseph's College on 10 March 2012.
The current (SIRC) record time for the go 1st VIII is 6:38.08 set by St Catherine's NSW on 18 March 2023.