Mother’s Day Regatta and More

Happy Mother’s Day!

USRowing decided late yesterday to cancel today’s Mid-Atlantic Youth Championships Finals due to deteriorating weather conditions. “1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals will be given out to the fastest three times from each event.”

USRowing Southeast Youth Championships continue May 14, 2017 at Lake Lanier Olympic Venue in Gainesville, Georgia for 387 Junior entries from 41 clubs.

The Amber Zapatka Memorial Regatta FKA Lowell Invite continues today, May 14, 2017 at Merrimack River in Lowell, Massachusetts. Lowell Regatta Rowing Association hosts 420 entries from 39 clubs.

Big 12 Championship will continue today at Melton Hill Lake for Collegiate entries in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. For live results check HERE. For livestream check HERE.

Midwest Scholastic Rowing Championship will wrap up today, May 14, 2017 at Dillon Lake in  Nashport, Ohio. Dillon Lake LOC and MSRA host 524 entries from 46 clubs.

Men’s Sprints (EARC) will be held today May 14, 2017 at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Massachusetts. USRowing hosts 114 entries from 19 clubs.

Pac-12 Championships will be held May  14, 2017 at Lake Natoma in Gold River, California. Pacific 12 Conference hosts 61 entries from 12 clubs.

2017 CAA Championship will be held at Cooper River in Pennsauken, New Jersey for Collegiate entries hosted by hosted by Colonial Athletic Association.

Ivy League Championship will be held at Cooper River in Pennsauken, New Jersey for Collegiate entries.

ACC Rowing Championship will be held in Clemson, South Carolina for Collegiate entries.

Upper Merion 52nd Annual Regatta will be held May 14, 2017 at Schuylkill River in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. Upper Merion Area High School hosts 119 High School and Junior entries from 15 clubs.

Atlantic County High School Championships will be held May 14, 2017 at Lake Lenape in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Southern New Jersey Scholastic Rowing Association hosts 108 entries from 11 clubs.

ACRA Henley will be held May 14, 2017 through May 15, 2017 at Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. American Collegiate Rowing Association will host 81 from 17 clubs.

In Canada, RCA Speed Orders continue through May 14, 2017 at Burnaby Lake in Burnaby, BC. Rowing Canada Aviron hosts 107 entries from 27 clubs.

Mother’s Day Regatta will be held May 14, 2017  at Martindale Pond in St. Catharines, Ontario. St. Catherine’s Rowing Club hosts 398 entries from 46 clubs.

In British Rowing, Maidenhead Junior Regatta, an invitational event will be held Sunday, 14th May 2017 in the Thames region hosted by Maidenhead Rowing Club.

Durham City Regatta will be held Sunday, 14th May 2017 in the Northern region hosted by Durham Amateur Rowing Club.

Nottingham Masters & Club Regatta will be held Sunday, 14th May 2017 in the East Midlands region. Nottingham Rowing Club will host the 1000m event at the National Water Sports Centre.

Shanklin Regatta, a 1200m on Shanklin seafront will be held Sunday, 14th May 2017 hosted by Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club.

Junior Sculling Regatta will be held Sunday,  14th May 2017 in the Thames region at Dorney Lake organized by The Scullery, an independent organization dedicated to the support and development of junior sculling at all levels in the UK.

In World Rowing, the 11th FISA International Para Rowing Regatta continues in Italy at at the Gavirate Rowing Centre on the Lake of Varese through May 14, 2017 hosted by Canottieri Gavirate.

The 99th International Huegel Regatta continues today in Essen, Germany for Invitational, Adaptive, Other, U23, Lightweight and Senior entries organized by Essener Ruder Regattavervein E.V.

For live results check HERE.

For livestream check HERE.

Adverse Weather Dampens Some May 13, 2017 Regattas

Dad Vail Regatta continues today, May 13, 2017 on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dad Vail Regatta Organizing Committee will evaluate weather conditions throughout the day for 401 Collegiate entries from 97 clubs. 

USRowing Mid-Atlantic Youth Championships will be following an Adverse Weather Plan May 13, 2017 through May 14, 2017 at Lake Mercer in West Windsor, New Jersey due to forecasted rain. USRowing to host 384 entries from 45 clubs. For more information about the Adverse Weather Plan check HERE. 

Mountain/Desert/West Regional Regatta will be held today, May 13, 2017 at Timnath Reservoir, just east of Fort Collins in Timnath, Colorado. Colorado/Utah Coaches will host 94 entries from 6 clubs.

WCC, a.k.a. West Coast Conference Championships will be today at Sacramento Aquatic Center in Lake Natoma, California. There will be 15 entries from 5 clubs hosted by Pacific 12 Conference.

PCRC will be held today, May  13, 2017 in Rancho Cordova, California. Pacific 12 Conference will host 14 entries from 7 clubs. 

AAC Rowing Championships will be held today in Sarasota, Florida for Collegiate entries hosted by American Athletic Conference.

Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships will be held today, May 13, 2017 at Occoquan Reservoir in Fairfax Station, Virginia. VASRA hosts 204 entries from 48 clubs. 

In Canada,  RCA Speed Orders continues through May 14, 2017 at Burnaby Lake in Burnaby, BC. Rowing Canada Aviron hosts 107 entries from 27 clubs. 

ROWONTARIO Club Elite Speed Order Regatta will be held today, May 13, 2017 at Welland South Racing Course in Welland, Ontario. ROWONTARIO hosts 46 entries from 16 clubs. 

 Jack Nicholson Head of the Martindale will be held today at Martindale Pond, St. Catharines. Ridley Graduate Boat Club hosts Master, Open and Junior entries. 

In British Rowing, Durham City Regatta will be held Saturday, 13th May 2017 in the region Northern region hosted by Durham Amateur Rowing Club.

Nottingham City Regatta will be held Saturday, 13th May 2017 in the East Midlands region hosted by Nottingham Rowing Club at the National Watersports Centre at Holme Pierrepont. 

Thames Ditton Regatta will be held Saturday, 13th May 2017 in the Thames region. For live results check HERE.

Putney Town Regatta will be held Saturday, 13th May 2017 in the Thames region.

Bristol Avon Regatta will be held Saturday, 13th May 2017 in the WAGS region. The 1000m race is organized by Avon County Rowing Club on the River Avon at Saltford, between Bath and Bristol. 

Ryde Regatta will be held Saturday 13th May 2017 hosted by Ryde Rowing Club at Appley Beach and Park, Ryde, Isle of Wight.

In World Rowing, the 11th FISA International Para Rowing Regatta continues in Italy at at the Gavirate Rowing Centre on the Lake of Varese through May 14, 2017 hosted by Canottieri Gavirate.

Regatta Friday

NIRC will  be held today, May 12, 2017 at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Massachusetts. USRowing will host 125 entries from 31 clubs. 

Patriot League Championship will be held in Camden, New Jersey. Cooper Training Center will host 27 Collegiate entries from 9 clubs today at Cooper River. 

2017 MAAC Championship will be held today May 13 in West Windsor, New Jersey for Collegiate entries hosted by Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference on Lake Mercer. 

Dad Vail Regatta will be held May 12, 2017 through May 13, 2017 on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dad Vail Regatta Organizing Committee will host 401 Collegiate entries from 97 clubs. 

In Canada, RCA Speed Orders will be held May  12, 2017 through May 14, 2017 at Burnaby Lake in Burnaby, BC. Rowing Canada Aviron will host 107 entries from 27 clubs. 

In Italy, the 11th FISA International Para Rowing Regatta at the Gavirate Rowing Centre on the Lake of Varese will be held May 12, 2017 through May 14, 2017 hosted by Canottieri Gavirate.

2017 World Rowing Indoor Sprints, a collaboration between World Rowing and Concept2 wraps up today on your own timetable. Modeled after the SkiErg World Sprints, World Rowing Indoor Sprints is a virtual 1000m race on a Concept2 erg. All one needs to do is row anytime between May 10 through May 12 and log your time HERE by 12pm GMT on May 14.

Great Quotes and Boats

“If I can’t be me, I don’t want to be anybody. I was born that way.”

– Joan Crawford (March 23, 1904 – May 10, 1977), Actress, Dancer, Business Executive, Author.

May 7, 2017 Regattas

City Championships continue today, May 7 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA) hosts 535 High School entries from 75 clubs.  Weather may alter race schedule and cause delays. 

USRowing 2017 Central Youth Championships continue today in at the Oklahoma River in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. USRowing hosts 385 entries from 19 clubs. 

USRowing 2017 Southwest Youth Championships continue today, May 7, 2017 at Lake Natoma in Gold River, California. USRowing hosts 609 entries from 39 clubs. 


Wayland-Weston Invitational Regatta will be held today at Lake Cochituate -North Pond in Wayland, Massachusetts. Wayland-Weston Crew will host 80 High School entries from 9 clubs. 

Baltimore Invitational Regatta will be held at Middle Branch Basin in Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore Rowing Club will host 123 High School and Junior entries from 14 clubs. Proceeds will benefit Baltimore Rowing Club’s High Reach Program. 

** CANCELLATION ** Indianapolis Junior Sprints planned to be held at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Indiana for 153 High School and Junior entries has been cancelled  by Indianapolis Rowing Center due to forecasted rain, wind and weather related race course damage. 

John Bennett Regatta will be held today in Buffalo, New York. West Side Rowing Club will host 287 High School and Junior entries from 30 clubs.

Long Island Junior Rowing Championships Regatta will be held at Centre Island Beach in Bayville, New York. Sagamore Rowing Association Will host 383 High School, Junior, and Novice entries from 30 clubs.

Ball Cup Regatta South will be held Sunday 7th May 2017 in the Thames region hosted by Ball Cup Regatta South Race Committee on Dorney Lake.

Shrewsbury Sprint will be held Sunday 7th May 2017 in the West Midlands region hosted by Pengwern Boat Club. 

In World Rowing, 2017 World Rowing Cup I continues in Belgrade, Serbia through May 7.

For livestream viewing check HERE.

For live audio commentary check HERE.

For live race tracker check HERE.

2017 International DVR Juniors Regatta will finish today, May 7 in Munich, Germany hosted by Regatta Munchen E.V.

International Belgian Senior & U23 Championships; 14th Flemish Junior Championships will be held May 6 through May 7 in Ghent, Belgium hosted by KR Sport Ghent.

For results check HERE.

Weather Impedes Some May 6, 2017 Regattas

Atlantic 10 Women’s Rowing Championship will be held today in Camden County, New Jersey. Atlantic 10 Conference will host 31 Collegiate entries from 9 clubs at Cooper River.

New England Rowing Championship (NERC) will be held today at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester Massachusetts. Quinsigamond Rowing Association will host 161 Collegiate entries from 35 clubs. 

Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships (VSRC) Day 1 will be held in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association will host 139 entries from 33 clubs.

Wy-Hi Regatta will be held today at Detroit River in Wyandotte, Michigan hosted by Wyandotte Boat Club for High School entries in BASF Waterfront Park.

St. Mary’s Prep Laddie Cup will be held today in Orchard Lake, Michigan. St. Mary’s Preparatory Crew Booster Club will host 221 High School and Junior entries from 15 clubs. 

Greater Chicago Juniors Rowing Championship will be held today in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Crystal Lake Rowing Club will host 75 High School and Junior entries. 

Novice Challenge will be held today at Merrimack River in Lowell, Massachusetts. Lowell Regatta Rowing Association will host 86 High School and  Junior entries from 17 clubs including Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI) of Brighton, Massachusetts at UMASS Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse. 

**CANCELLATION** Indianapolis Junior Sculling Championships planned for 73 entries from 11 clubs to be held today in Indianapolis, Indiana has been cancelled by Indianapolis Rowing Center due to weather related damage to the regatta course and weather forecast of additional rain and wind. 

The 31st Windermere Cup/Opening Day will be held today at Montlake Cut in Seattle, Washington. University of Washington will host 82 Master, Open, Collegiate and Junior entries from 36 clubs. 

City Championships will be held May 6 through May 7  in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association will host 535 High School entries from 75 clubs May 6 through May 7. Weather may alter race schedule and cause delays. 

USRowing 2017 Central Youth Championships will be held today and tomorrow in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. USRowing will host Junior entries 

USRowing 2017 Southwest Youth Championships continue through May 7, 2017 at Lake Natoma in Gold River, California. USRowing will host 602 entries from 39 clubs. 

For Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 livestream viewing check HERE.

In British Rowing, Borne At Chiswick Bridge Regatta will be held Saturday 6th May 2017 in the Thames region hosted by Chiswick Bridge Regatta Committee.

Shrewsbury Regatta & Sprint will be held Saturday 6th May 2017 through 7th May 2017 in the West Midlands region hosted by Pengwern Boat Club.

Bedford Amateur Regatta will be held Saturday 6th May 2017 on the River Great Ouse hosted by Bedford Amateur Regatta Committee.

Tyne Regatta will be held Saturday 6th May 2017 in the Northern region hosted by Tyne Amateur Rowing Club.

In World Rowing, 2017 World Rowing Cup I continues in Belgrade, Serbia through May 7.

For livestream viewing check HERE.

For live audio commentary check HERE.

For live race tracker check HERE.

2017 International DVR Juniors Regatta will be held May 6 through May 7 in Munich, Germany hosted by Regatta Munchen E.V.

2017 International Belgian Senior & U23 Championships; 14th Flemish Junior Championships will be held May 6 through May 7 in Ghent, Belgium hosted by KR Sport Ghent.
For results check HERE.

2017 USRowing Southwest Youth Championships

USRowing Southwest Youth Championships will be held May 5, 2017 through May 7, 2017 at Lake Natoma in Gold River, California. USRowing will host 602 entries from 39 clubs. 

For Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 livestream viewing check HERE.