Head to the Montlake Cut for excellent viewing and world-class rowing at the Windermere Cup Regatta on May 2. The 29th annual Windermere Cup Regatta will feature 21 races and more than 800 rowers. The final two races, the prestigious Windermere Cup events, will feature the Husky women’s crew facing the University of Virginia, and the Husky men’s crew competing against Columbia University and the New Zealand national team, the two-time defending world champions.
Windermere Real Estate president OB Jacobi says in the press release for this event (http://bit.ly/1IEozHB), “We invite everyone to come down to the Montlake Cut to watch the races and enjoy what has grown into the largest free community event in Seattle.” UW women’s rowing head coach Bob Ernst adds, “This is one of the great spectacles in rowing… It’s a great opportunity for us to bring world-class competition to the Northwest and give all these rowers the chance to perform in front of the great Seattle rowing community.”
Following the races, fans are invited to join the regatta champions for an awards ceremony and presentation of the Windermere Cup Trophy at the Conibear Shellhouse.
The regatta will take place from 10:20 a.m. until noon. Immediately following the regatta will be the Seattle Yacht Club’s Opening Day Boat Parade, featuring 300 boats in 23 classes.
Note that the Montlake Bridge will be closed from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For a full schedule of events and additional information, click here.
See you at the Cut!
Go Huskies!
