Orcas Island Rowing club will be holding its fall rowing regatta “The Headless Head” on Sunday, Sept. 30.

The action takes place on Cascade Lake in Moran State Park. This is earlier than the usual date around Halloween, but rowing compatible costumes are still strongly encouraged.

Rowers of any age are welcome to participate. Just turn up  on the day. Boats will be launched starting at 10 a.m. and racing will start shortly thereafter.

There are no entry fees or requirements other than to be able and willing to row. It is an opportunity for the community to see the club in action. All are welcome. There will be a potluck party during the event.

The kind of rowing that OIR offers and that will take place at the regatta is often called “crew rowing.” It uses very long, very narrow boats.  The Headless Head is about 3.5 km. It starts in “The Lagoon,” comes out under the bridge and then takes a large ‘S’ shaped course around the main body of the lake before finishing in front of the boathouse at the south end of the lake.

For more information, visit www.orcasislandrowing,org, email info@orcasislandrowing.org or call Martin Taylor at 376-6935.