San Diego Crew Classics

The 29^th San Diego Crew Classics  – the first major regatta of the US collegiate rowing season – takes place this weekend on Mission Bay, Southern California, USA.

Over 3,000 athletes from more than 100 clubs, universities and colleges from across the United States, Canada and Europe are entered in more than 80 races over two days.

The Washington University Huskies will be a crew to keep an eye on. They have been a dominant force at the Crew Classic since its inception in 1973. On the men’s side, Washington has won the Copley Cup (varsity 8) 13 times.   

On the women¹s side, Washington’s varsity eight owns a commanding hold on the Whittier Cup, having won the last nine in a row and 15 overall, since women’s racing began in 1978.

Competition begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday 6, and ends with the grand finals at 12.30 on Sunday 7 April. All races are 2,000-meters in length and begin at Sea World Park in Fiesta Bay and finish at Crown Point Shores.