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15th Saratoga Invitational Regatta

Jr. Mens Varsity Rowers Ben Davis and Dino Ferrini took home a bronze medal at the 15th Annual Saratoga Invitational in Saratoga Springs, NY this past weekend (April 27th).

 

Competing against doubles from Spring Hills Waldorf, Burnt Hills, SoNo, and South Niagra, the two rowers completed the course in 4:19.34.  Due to strong winds, the race distance was reduced to 1000 meters from 1500 meters.

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On Saturday, the Jr. Womens lightweight 4 competed against Community Rowing, Bromfield/Acton-Boxborough, Greenwich, Shenendehowa, and Poughkeepie finishing 5th. 

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The Mens Novice 8 launched and proceeded to the start. However, due to a strong headwind and rolling white caps racing was cancelled.  

 

On Sunday the Jr. Womens Varsity 4 and Jr. Mens Varsity 4 competed with finishing times of 9:28:01 and 8:31:20.

 

Strong showings are expected for this upcoming Novice Challenge Regatta in Lowell, MA (May 5th).

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