History of the Tasmanian SATIS Head of the River rowing regatta

1973 SATIS Head of the River

Tamar River

First Eight:

In 1973, Scotch College managed to break Hutchins School's stranglehold on the Golden Fleece Cup, by defeating them by 1½ lengths. The Friends' School were third, and Launceston Church Grammar in fourth.

This was Scotch College's first ever win since the premiere event changed from Fours to Eights. Their last win of the Golden Fleece Cup prior to 1973 was 25 years earlier (1948).

Organising Committee:

Tasmanian Rowing Association

Officials:

(unknown)

First Eight

Golden Fleece Cup

2000m

Time:

Margins: 1½ lengths

1st Scotch College –

2nd Hutchins School

3rd The Friends’ School

4th Launceston Church Grammar

5th

6th

Second Eight

Open Four

Under 16 Four

Under 16 Lightweight Four

Under 15 First Four

Under 15 Second Four

Under 14 First Four

Under 14 Second Four

Lightweight Four

Sources

Hutchins School Magazine, 1973

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