2024-2025 REGATTAS
Fall 2024 Regattas
Head of the Genesee
October 12-13, 2024
The head of the Genesee is part of the Rochester River Romance Weekend of activities promoting the Flower City and the Rochester rowing community. It is one of the largest regattas in New York State west of the Hudson River, hosting over 50 organizations annually. Saturday are the collegiate rowing events, and Sunday are the scholastic rowing events. The regatta is held inside of Genesee Valley Park at the Genesee Waterways Center which is located at 149 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611.
Head of the Schuylkill
October 26-27, 2024
The head of the Schuylkill is known as "America's Favorite Regatta," and in 2016 Rowing News called HOSR "the best head race in the world. Period." The 2.5 mile course through picturesque Fairmont Park hosts tens of thousands of spectators cheering on top-caliber crews. Saturday are the collegiate rowing events, and Sunday are the scholastic rowing events. The regatta is held inside of Fairmount Park which is located at 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130.
Pull the Plug
November 2, 2024
Each year the Erie Canal gets drained for maintenance in the middle of November. Pittsford Crew celebrates the end of another great rowing season on the canal with their Pull the Plug Regatta. Located at the Pittsford DPW and old pickle factory behind the DelMonte, you can find crews trying to get one last head race in before teams have to transition to land exercises. The regatta finish line is at Schoen Place, which is a great spot for spectators on both sides of the canal.
Spring 2025 Regattas
John Bennett Regatta
May 4, 2025
The prestigious John Bennett Regatta is set to return this Sunday, May 5, 2024 promising a thrilling showcase of athleticism and camaraderie on the shimmering waters of the Black Rock Canal. Named in honor of the esteemed figure in the world of rowing, this event commemorates his enduring legacy and commitment to the sport. Bringing together seasoned competitors and rising stars alike, the regatta serves as a testament to the spirit of excellence and sportsmanship that defines the rowing community. Over 800 high school athletes from 26 clubs in 250 entries will compete between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Black Rock Canal. With its rich history and tradition, the John Bennett Regatta stands as a beacon of inspiration for all who share a passion for rowing. Spectators can expect a day filled with excitement as teams battle it out, demonstrating precision, power, and determination with each stroke.
NYSSRA Championships
May 10-11, 2025
The New York State Scholastic Rowing Association (NYSSRA) is proud to sponsor, and the Saratoga Rowing Association is proud to host the 2025 NYSSRA State Championships. The Course is a 10-lane, fully buoyed course on Fish Creek in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Chargers Junior Invitational
May 17, 2025
The Syracuse Chargers Rowing club proudly hosts the annual Chargers Junior Invitational on Onondaga Lake in Liverpool, NY.
Pittsford Regatta
May 24-25, 2025
Beginning in 1997 as an exhibition row for the newly formed Pittsford Crew, a high school club, the Pittsford Regatta has grown to the two day event it is today. Featuring Master rowing on Saturday morning and High school sweep rowing Saturday afternoon and Sunday, the Regatta takes place in the beautiful Village of Pittsford, on the Erie Canal. High School events will follow a 1200 meter Sprint Race course, running in two lanes beginning just east of the Mitchell Road Bridge and are two lane Sprint Races with heats. Due to the growth of the regatta, we run head race time trials leading to sprint race finals and petite finals. Saturday the HS Girls fours and Boys eights will compete and Sunday the Boys fours and Girls eights will be on the water. All races will finish in the center of Pittsford Village along Schoen Place allowing excellent viewing of the finish line and the entire course is visible from the towpath that follows the canal.
Join us at our hospitality tent!
We have a great time together at our hospitality tent during regattas.
We hope that you would consider joining us, whether you are an alumnus, a McQuaid Jesuit student, parent or faculty member, a member of the rowing community at large, or someone curious about the sport.
We look forward to seeing you there!
