This year's rowing event, was a true celebration of the rowing spirit, we featured various exciting activities, including 1000m sprints, the unique Rockland Relays, and a lively beer garden. It's not just a competition, it's a community coming together to share their love for rowing. Especially, despite the crazy wind we experienced in the morning, we made the best of the day and got tons of racing done in just 3 hours.
Event Highlights:
The 1000m course has 10 buoyed lanes with stake boats, ensuring fair and competitive racing.
The venue is located within Rockland Lake State Park, offering stunning views and a perfect backdrop for competitors and spectators.
All the events traditionally held at the Derby Sweeps & Sculls in prior years will be run at the Regatta.
With expert timing and management, participants can expect an organized and seamless racing experience.
The event is conveniently accessible, with excellent trailer access and ample parking. It's located just 20 miles from New York and minutes from the Tappan Zee Bridge.
Enjoy the charm of Nyack and the broader Rockland County with its array of dining and hotel options.
Rockland Relays is a test of strategy and team depth, these relay races add a dynamic twist to the day's competition.
The regatta includes 1000m youth quad races, fostering the next generation of rowers.
Boat rentals are available for those in need, ensuring everyone has a chance to compete.
"Last year's Rockland Masters Regatta was a tremendous success, drawing competitors from across the rowing community," says Justin Bohan of the Rockland Rowing Association. "This year, we were excited to offer all the races previously enjoyed at New Haven RC's Derby Sweeps and Sculls, and to introduce even more opportunities for competitive and social engagement. We eagerly awaited the return of seasoned rowers and welcomed many new faces to what promised to be a memorable day of racing, camaraderie, and celebration on and off the water," states Ivan Rudolph-Shabinsky, Rockland Rowing President.
Using the same structure as the traditional USRowing Masters National Championships, this Regatta does not use handicapping. Each event has a full 10-lane field to give crews the experience of competing on the water. Winners in each age category for each event will receive medals.