Junior Rowing

NAC at the Presidents Day Regatta

By February 10, 2026No Comments
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Long Beach Marine Stadium

This past weekend, the NAC competed at the Presidents Day Regatta at Long Beach Marine Stadium with full program participation. With multiple entries across age groups and strong competition throughout the day, the regatta served as an important early-season test. Overall, it was a very successful weekend that reflected both top-end speed and depth across the program.

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Race Highlights

  • Boys U17 8+ – 1st Place
     A good race by this group, rowing hard the entire length of the course for a comfortable victory.
  • Girls U17 8+ – 1st Place
     Strong racing in a competitive field, with good rhythm and commitment through the middle of the course.
  • Boys Varsity 8+ – 1st Place
     A composed and disciplined race from start to finish. The crew executed well under pressure and beat out the 2V for a comfortable win.
  • Girls Varsity 8+ – 1st Place
     A sharp race with good composure, reinforcing the standard we expect from this group.
  • Middle School Boys Quad – 3rd Place
     An awesome race by this group. The 2-seat began rowing in January and, despite a few mid-race hiccups, the crew pushed through to earn the program’s first medal of the year.

Race of the Day: U16 Boys 8+

The race of the day came from the U16 Boys 8+, who put together an outstanding effort in a highly competitive race. The group showed grit, composure, and a willingness to compete all the way through the line. Performances like this are a great indicator of the trajectory of the younger groups and speak to the work being done across the program.

Coaching Takeaways

We feel that Presidents Day is an early indicator of the program’s spring speed.  Overall we were pleased with the depth of competitiveness and how the athletes conducted themselves on the race course.   

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Looking Ahead

With Presidents Day behind us, the focus now shifts back to training as we prepare for the next phase of the spring season. The foundation is solid, and the goal is to keep building momentum while refining execution across all groups. This portion of the season is critical to the programs long term goals, please help the coaches by ensuring athletes have consistent attendance at practice.

 

Coach Weston Cole

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