RACING
LWRC members participate in races in Seattle, across the country, and around the world. Below are resources to help you get going.
If you have any questions about racing, regattas, trailering, or boat reservation, contact LWRC Captains.
Races
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The majority of the national rowing regattas are affiliated with USRowing, the National rowing organization. LWRC is a member of USRowing.
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Individuals must also join USRowing in order to race in USRowing regattas.
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Locally, we also are big fans of the open water Sound Rowers and Paddlers races. More and more open water regattas are popping up locally, for “person powered water craft”. This includes rowers, kayakers, paddle boarders, and surf skiers…they are for experienced rowers and they require special expertise and safety planning. You do not need to be a member of Sound Rowers and Paddlers, but it is encouraged. Join here.
Requirements to Race in a USRowing Sanctioned Race
Race Registration
LWRC allows our members to register for races on their own. The exceptions are the limited entry regattas, such as Windermere Opening Day and Head of the Charles sweep events (not sculling or Directors Challenges). These are club owned entries and have a selection process associated with them.
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Regatta Central: Find, create account and register for USRowing races
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Sound Rowers: Find and register for Sound Rowers races
Transporting Equipment
LWRC owns a trailer we use for regional regattas such as Northwest Masters Regionals, Green Lake, Lake Stevens and Canadian events. The LWRC captains determine if a trailer is needed for a regatta. Sometimes we transport boats on other club's trailers. Contact the LWRC Captains to arrange or receive approval to transport a club boat on someone else’s trailer. For Sound Rower events, transportation is up to the member. You must qualify to remove and transport a club boat to an open water regatta using your own vehicle. More open water information is available in our Membership Handbook.
Reserving Equipment
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If you wish to reserve a club boat for a race fill out this form.
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The LWRC Captains will review and confirm your reservation. Filling out a reservation is not a guarantee that you have permission to use.
Regatta | Description | Location |
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American Lake Fall Classic | Fall Head Race | American Lake, Lakewood, WA |
Canadian Royal Henley Regatta | Summer Sprint race, Ontario | St. Catherines, Ontario |
Cascadia/National Regatta | Sprint race, held in Vanvoucer B.C. | Vancouver, B.C. |
Covered Bridge Regatta | Spring Sprint Race, in central Oregon | Eugene, OR |
Greenlake Regattas | Spring, Summer, Fall Regattas | Seattle, WA |
Head of the Charles | Head Race | Charles River, Boston, MA |
Head of the Gorge | Fall Head Race | Gorge Waterway, Victoria, BC |
Head of the Lake | Club Organized Head Race; launch from LWRC | Lake Union and Lake Washington, Seattle, WA |
Head of the Troll | Fall Intraclub Race with costume competition | Lake Washington Fremont Boathouse |
Husky Open | Spring Sprint race in the Cut | Seattle, WA |
Lake Stevens Regatta | Spring Sprint race, on Lake Stevens | Lake Stevens, WA |
Masters NW Regionals | Summer Sprint Race, Regionals | Vancouver, WA |
Masters Nationals | Summer Sprint race, Nationals | United States |
Opening Day / Windermere Cup | Spring race, through the Montlake cut | Seattle, WA |
San Diego Crew Classic | Spring Sprint race, on Mission Bay | San Diego, CA |
Sound Rowers Races | Open Water Races in Puget Sound Area Waters | Puget Sound Area |
Tail of the Lake | Fall Head Race; launch from LWRC | Lake Union, Seattle, WA |