Give back

Give back to your community when you give back to your waterway

When the Head of the Hooch regatta partnered with TVA, we elevated our commitment to protecting and enhancing our waterways.

Save 10% on 2026 regatta registration fees

by participating in a river clean-up or other efforts that improve your home waterway. Projects must be completed and submitted by October 15, 2026.

Submit your project

Take action

Earn a 10% discount for all registration fees by completing a project with 50+ hours of volunteer service on your home waterway.

Teams and participants that complete fewer than 50 hours of volunteer service can receive discounts for individual entries (see FAQs below).

Pay it forward

Create a local water clean up activity or connect with a local watershed partner to host an event.

Tag us on Instagram with a photo of your team at the project. @headofthehooch

Host a watershed cleanup

Organize or join a watershed cleanup or related activity to improve the waterways around your home waterway. Each club needs to submit their own discount verification. Work with your local watershed alliance for more information about local water stewardship efforts.

Let us know about your project

Tag us on Instagram with photos of your team and submit a notification listing the teams involved through the Submit Your Project link at the top of the page.

Earn a 10% discount

Clubs earning at least 50 hours of volunteer service will receive a 10% discount on all of their entries. Teams are also eligible to earn a prorated credit — see FAQs for less than 50 hours of service.

FAQs

What kind of watershed project qualifies for a discount?

Any organized river or watershed cleanup, invasive species removal, bank restoration, or similar environmental stewardship activity on your home waterway qualifies.

How are total volunteer service hours calculated?

Total hours are the sum of all participant hours across your club's projects. For example, 10 volunteers × 5 hours each = 50 total hours.

Are there discounts if we complete less than 50 hours?

Yes. Individual entry discounts are available for teams that complete fewer than 50 total hours. See the submission form for the prorated schedule.

How do we submit our project?

Use the Submit Your Project link at the top of this page. You'll need to provide the project date, location, participating club, and total verified volunteer hours.

Who needs to approve the volunteer service hours?

A local watershed alliance or environmental organization representative should verify your hours. Contact us if you need help finding a partner organization in your area.

When does our project need to be completed?

Projects must be completed and submitted by October 15, 2026 to qualify for a registration discount.

How will the discount be applied?

Once your submission is approved, a discount code will be emailed to the club contact on file. Apply it during registration on RegattaCentral.