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Summer Festival of Rowing Regatta

(Wednesday, July 10- Saturday, July 13, 2024)

 

The Summer Race Like No Other-You Don't Want To Miss It!

The race guarantees side-by-side racing experience in all boat categories. We challenge everyone to race in a 1x as well as get into many larger boat categories and the race schedule is set up to do so. We invite college coaches to watch rowing up close in launches during scheduled times around the racing to benefit all involved. The unique race schedule also allows for development opportunities to continue throughout the days of racing. The race also offers the SUMMER COMPOSITE CLASH - a fun new opportunity to test racing skills while opening up relationships between individuals and programs.

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Why The Summer Festival of Rowing?

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This Summer

No Time Trials: We believe more is learned in head to head racing. We will use 10 lanes and get everyone racing experience.

Entry Fees: They are much more affordable than other summer racing opportunities.

Housing Ease: Sarasota is set up for visitors and we have plenty of affordable options to choose from with Pellucid Travel.
2024 Summer Festival of Rowing Booking Link

Schedule: The schedule allows coaches to race their rowers in as many categories as they choose. Sweep, scull, small boats, big boats, coastal boats all are spaced in a way to allow everyone to race as much as they choose to.

Need help with boats?: We have local organizers that can help you find some equipment for your rowers. We have a number of teams and companies we can turn to to help ease your trailering needs.

Recruiting: Athletes will receive better access to college coaches (and vice versa) than any other race. The race schedule has planned times outside of racing for college coaches to ride along and watch rowers in action and follow up with meetings to discuss great fits for both college and high school rower or coxswain. We will again run a college fair and offer an opportunity for college coaches to watch the rowers rowing (names and info provided to the college coaches). Check out the testimonial from a college coach from a large D1 program who attended in 2023:

"The RCA staff did a great job of working with the college coaches to engage and connect with prospective student-athletes. Our sport is missing out on Showcae style events and I think it's great that RCA is working to provide that type of experience. College fairs often leave college coaches watching from the shore, but the Rowing Festival provided the opportunity to watch practice from a launch, talk with coaches, and connect during a dedicated fair time - they hit the trifecta. I look forward to seeing waht they can do as more athletes get involved!"

 

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Hear from out participants

In a short amount of time we have made a serious impact on youth rowing.

2023 Female Participant
"My time at RCA was one-of-a-kind and I walked away equipped with a renewed sense of confidence in my athletic abilities and a skillset that has proven to be a force to be reckoned with. RCA distinguished itself from other programs by the individuality of coaching and the personalized experience it catered to the athletes. Coaches met with us weekly, discussing goals and ways to tackle the next week as a better version of ourselves than the previous week, and at the end of the camp, I walked out a completely transformed athlete. Goals can ambitious, but RCA never seizes to assist in us reaching them. Going into the camp, I had a rather ambitious goal of making the top boat at my program which would go to compete at the Head of the Charles. I acknowledged its difficulty but the coaches, without hesitation, was determined to make that happen. As a result of their dedication and acumen, I was extremely fortunate to not only make the boat but placed third at the Head of the Charles in the Women’s Youth Four. I recommend RCA with much pride and I do not regret a single second spent there."
2023 Male Rower
"RCA was an amazing experience for me. Over the summer it can be difficult to stay motivated to continue training. RCA helped me connect with other rowers and stay motivated. RCA also helped me continue my training on water, despite the off season. My technique greatly improved because of the program and I was able to transfer it to my home team."
2023 Female Coxswain
"My time at RCA was an incredibly rewarding experience . From day one, I set a personal goal to make the 1v at both the camp and my home program. The coaches played an crucial role in helping me achieve this goal. Their willingness to answer any questions and provide guidance was truly helpful, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. The fellowship among all coxswains added an extra layer of motivation, creating an atmosphere where everyone pushed each other to excel. The camp not only sharpened my skills but also inspired a sense of determination and teamwork that will undoubtedly stay with me throughout my rowing journey."
2023 Rower recruited to Hobart and William Smith
"RCA helped me come in prepared for my first year of collegiate rowing and really gave me a leg up in my training. I would recommend this camp to anyone who wants to better themselves in the sport and build that extra competitive edge."
2023 Rower
"RCA provided me with an amazing coaching staff and an effective training plan. Going into the fall season after RCA, I am 10 seconds faster on my 2k and 40 seconds faster on my 5k. The technical gains I made also helped me move multiple seats up in my boat. I would definitely recommend RCA to anyone who is thinking about rowing over the summer!"