It’s been a busy season! We’ve competed at the following races and scrimmages:
Rockland Rowing vs. St. Anthony’s vs. Row New York
April 9th | Rockland County, New York
Row New Yorkers took an early and beautiful ride to even-more-beautiful Rockland Lake for a friendly scrimmage with local teams. The weather gave the rowers practice in all racing conditions: wind, sun, heat, cold, rain, and even hail! Weather aside, all three teams put up a good fight on the racecourse during sets of 1ks and 500m pieces.
Mercer Lake Sprints
April 22nd- 24th | West Windsor, NJ
After a joint practice on the Harlem River, Row New Yorkers traveled to Mercer Lake on Friday, April 22nd. Athletes practiced on the race course and then headed back to the hotel for an early bedtime.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Queens athletes raced in the following categories: Women’s Novice 4+, Women’s 2nd Varsity 8+, Women’s Varsity 4x, and Women’s Varsity 4+. The Manhattan team raced in the following categories: Women’s Varsity 8+, Men’s Varsity 8+, Women’s 2nd Varsity 4+, Men’s 2nd Varsity 4+, Women’s Varsity 4+.
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Cooper Cup
May 1st | Cherry Hill, NJ
At the Cooper Cup, Manhattan varsity crews had a solid finish in the middle of the pack. The Manhattan novice boys went down the course well and some of them had just learned to row. The Manhattan Novice girls siezed the day by taking second place in their race in an exciting battle with the crew next to them. The boat beat the crew in third place with a strong move in the last 250 meters and the rest of the team cheering from the shore.
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Riverdale vs. Hewitt vs. Queens
May 7th | Flushing, NY
This scrimmage took place on a lovely spring morning on Meadow Lake. This time, the teams raced quick 1k pieces on Meadow Lake.
New York State Championships
May 14th-15th | Saratoga, NY
Coaches are exceptionally proud of the athletes’ maturity, composure, and performance at States. It was a great weekend. Of 12 entries, 8 made the finals, 5 boats in the first final, and 3 in the petite final.
- First Finalists:
- Manhattan Varsity Girls’ 4+
- Queens Junior Girls’ 4x
- Manhattan Girls’ Novice 4+
- Manhattan Varsity Boys’ 8+
- Manhattan Novice Boys’ 8+
- Second Finalists:
- Queens Girls’ Varsity 4x
- Manhattan Boys’ Varsity 4+ A
- Manhattan Boys’ Varsity 4+ B
Athletes from the Row New York Queens competitive team raced in the Varsity Coxed Four, Varsity Quadruple Sculls, the Junior/U17 Quadruple Sculls, and the Junior/U17 Doubles categories. On Saturday the Varsity 4x with Kaitlyn, Courteney, Jamie, and Allison, were first to take to the water in the time trial where they would make their way to the petite final and finish 12th overall in the State.
The Varsity Girls Coxed Four, comprised of four seniors who last rowed States back in 2019 as freshmen, was led by stroke Nicole, Maria, Cinthya, Crystal, and Chayti. Racing in a very deep, experienced, and competitive field, the Varsity Girls Four rowed and raced well during the time trial. Although they did not advance to Finals, the Seniors were able to return to Saratoga for their final race together and leave with memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Next, the U17 Quadruple Sculls with Diana, Jolette, Sal, and Mariya performed well during the time trial to punch their ticket to the Grand Final and finish 7th overall in the State.
On Sunday, some of the athletes doubled up and raced again in the U17/Junior Double Sculls event. Mariya, Catie, Jolette, and Diana raced hard and rowed well. All Row New York crews gained valuable race experience and bonded over the joys of regatta life.
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Riverdale Vs. Hewitt Vs. Row New York
May 21st | Washington Heights, NY
Rowers raced in wild conditions, going from a foggy 60-degree morning to flat water and 85 degrees in the afternoon. All the athletes left the race both exhausted and happy.
Upcoming Spring Races
Novices will be racing at the Derby Sweeps & Sculls in New Haven on Saturday, June 18th.
