Bishop O’Connell / St. John’s Dual Regatta Sunday, April 21st
Bishop O’Connell and St. John’s has a river permit and will be racing on the 1500m course on Sunday, April 21st from 8:45am – 10:45am on 10 minute centers. We’ll have buoys at the start and finish, wakeless following launches, and launches at both the finish and starting lines. Please be cautious around the course […]
Saturday March 23 Regatta 0800 to 1440
Please spread the word through your programs/clubs that Georgetown will host a regatta next weekend, Saturday the 23rd. Crews and scullers should respect the event and avoid the race course. If you are out rowing, please stay aware. Good luck all, and keep the cup in DC! 8:00am: Georgetown Lightweights 1V vs George Washington 1V […]
Navigating the Changing Seasons: The Importance of Lights on Rowing and Paddling Craft
As we bid farewell to the long, sunny days of summer and usher in the crisp mornings of fall, it’s essential for rowers and paddlers to consider their safety on the water. With the transition to lower light conditions, the importance of putting lights on your craft cannot be overstated. Here’s why: When it comes […]
31 AUG 2023 – Deadhead Alert
There is a new deadhead directly south/below the third Memorial Bridge arch from the Virginia short. It is substantial and is before you get to the white/orange buoy. Since this is in a travel lane, it is important to keep an eye out for it!
New Deadheads – August 16 2023
We wanted to let the Potomac River paddlers, rowers, boaters, and general community know that there are two new deadheads near the mouth of the upriver cut going behind Roosevelt Island (also known as “Little River”. These submerged trees tend to be visible at higher tides, but also can easily be invisible with higher water. […]
NCA Monumental Outrigger Canoe Race – June 10, 2023
NCA Outrigger is hosting the Monumental Outrigger Canoe Race on June 10, 2023. Here is the race information: https://paddleguru.com/races/NCAMonumentalOutriggerCanoeRace2023 Here is the course map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=17d-RSnEOwS0_1Cb2nv36qcnGAHmuV5g1&ll=38.88402909551992%2C-77.04510938827214&z=13