The rain clouds cleared and the wind subsided for the mixed masters eight to open the 2024 San Diego Crew Classic. Masters rowing took center stage on Friday afternoon in eights and quads to kick off a weekend of racing.
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The morning practice session brought dark skies and rain, with most rowers planning for the worst weather for afternoon racing. Youth, collegiate, and masters rowers took to the water to test the 2,000-meter course and get in a last-minute tune-up before racing. All went quiet as lunchtime approached before the afternoon kicked off.
The rowing season starts in San Diego for collegiate teams on Saturday as Texas, USC, Cal and Washington are set to face off in both the women’s and men’s eight heats to vie for a spot in the finals on Sunday. Saturday will also feature youth and junior racing and continue master’s racing with the club quad races.
Rowing News will continue to have updates from San Diego throughout the weekend.
