High Point – Oak Hollow Lake will be the venue for High Point Rowing Club’s 3rd Annual High Point Regatta on Saturday, April 16th, the program’s Board of Directors has announced.
The 2016 High Point Regatta marks the opening day of the boat racing season in North Carolina. Competition will take place between youth, collegiate, and Masters (adult) rowing crews.
The Youth races will feature boat races between High Point, Charlotte and Triangle Rowing Club, the premier rowing program of Raleigh. Organizers are currently extending invitations to out of state youth programs to participate.
Adult races will be between High Point and Cape Fear River Rowing Club, Asheville Rowing Club and possibly Virginia Boat Club of Richmond.
“The City of High Point is very supportive of emerging sports and recreational activities,” says rowing club founder Gene Kininmonth. “Oak Hollow Lake is a tremendous venue for crew and especially for hosting aquatic events and I expect the 2016 High Point Regatta to draw hundreds of competitors and spectators from across the region.”
Racing will commence at 9:00am with a coaches and coxswains meeting at 8am.
Crews will launch from Oak Hollow North Ramp and this location will also provide for the best spectator viewing. Free parking is available. Directions.
Gorgeous silver punch cups are presented to the rowers of each winning crew.
