NameHead of the RiverDescriptionThe first boat race between Victorian schools was conducted between Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar School in 1868. Wesley College first competed at the Head of the River in 1871, and the first coach was the Headmaster of the day, Professor Martin Howy Irving. Wesley won the race for the first time in 1874 but had a long wait for a second victory in 1896. The Head of the River was rowed in four-oared boats from 1868 to 1900. In 1901 Charles Donald was appointed as, arguably, Wesley’s first professional coach.DateSince 1868CategoryImages | Rowing