Head of the Hooch 2025
The 2025 Head of the Hooch once again showcased the power, precision, and performance of WinTech and King Racing shells, as crews powered by our boats brought home an impressive 40 total medals, including 15 golds, 13 silvers, and 12 bronzes across youth, collegiate, and masters categories.
This continued success reinforces King & WinTech’s reputation as the premier racing choice for programs across the country — particularly in the 8+ events, where dominance was clear from start to finish.
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Gold Medal Performances
King and WinTech shells powered crews to the top of the podium in a wide range of events:
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Women’s Youth U19 8+ – CJRC – 1st, King SE
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Women’s Youth U17 8+ – CJRC – 1st, King SE
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Men’s Youth U19 8+ – Belen Jesuit – 1st, King SE
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Women’s Youth U19 4x – TriStar – 1st, WinTech
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Women’s Masters 8+ – Atlanta Composite – 1st, King SE
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Women’s Open 4+ – Michigan State – 1st, King SE
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Men’s Open 8+ – Michigan State – 1st, King SE
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Men’s Open 2- – Michigan State – 1st, WinTech Comp
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Mixed Masters 4+ – Chinook – 1st, King SE
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Mixed Masters 8+ – Chinook – 1st, King SE
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Men's Master 4+ – St. Louis – 1st, King SE
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Para Women’s Inclusive PR3 2x – Lake County – 1st, WinTech Int
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Women’s Youth 19 1x – Episcopal Collegiate – 1st, WinTech Cobra
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Women's Youth U19 4+ – St. Andrew RC – 1st, King SE
Across both open and youth eights, King shells captured wins in every major category — a testament to unmatched hull speed and stability in large-boat racing.
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Silver Medal Success
Runner-up finishes were equally strong, led by programs like Chinook, Chicago, TriStar, and St. Andrew, who showcased consistency across the sweep and sculling events. Crews in King SE and WinTech International shells showed precision pacing and endurance in tight races across the board.
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Bronze Medal Finishes
Rounding out the podium, crews in King and WinTech boats secured 12 bronze medals, including standout performances from:
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Michigan State, St. Andrew, CJRC, and Hollywood Composite, with multiple top-three finishes in collegiate and youth categories.
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Notably, Michigan State medaled in both Men’s and Women’s Collegiate 8+ races, reinforcing their growing dominance in the southeast.
Highlights & Key Takeaways
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Total Medals: 40 (15 Gold | 13 Silver | 12 Bronze)
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Sweep Success: Complete sweep in Women’s U19 8+ category
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Top Eights: Wins in both Men’s and Women’s Open 8+ events
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Continued 8+ dominance across Youth, Collegiate, and Masters divisions
“From Youth programs to Top Collegiate and Masters crews, we continue to see King and WinTech athletes lead the pack across the country. The 8+ continues to be our strongest statement — speed, strength, and success built into every hull.” CEO - Dave Dickison
With strong fall results at every major fall regatta, King & WinTech athletes head into the winter training season with momentum and confidence. The consistent success across programs demonstrates the depth and performance of our racing fleet — and reinforces that when it comes to speed in the 8+, King and WinTech lead the way.
