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On behalf of USRowing and the Local Organizing
Committee, we welcome more than 2,900 entries
representing 48 countries and the thousands of
spectators that will gather for the 2018 World
Rowing Masters Regatta in Sarasota-Bradenton,
Florida.
For the first time in its 45-year history, we are proud
to be hosting this event at Nathan Benderson Park,
giving us the opportunity to showcase the venue to
athletes, coaches, staff, fans and the greater rowing
community from around the world. This would
not have been possible without the leadership
and support of the local community. In particular,
the elected representatives and public officials
from Sarasota and Manatee counties, as well as
Benderson Development.
Nathan Benderson Park has become America’s
premier rowing venue and part of the fabric of
the rowing community. The facility has hosted
numerous local, regional, national and international
events, including the 2018 NCAA Women’s
Rowing Championships and 2017 World Rowing
Championships.
To the athletes, the World Rowing Masters
Regatta celebrates the coming together through
competition and the finest human athleticism.
Your extraordinary skill and strength collectively
demonstrate the values of hard work and
tenacity. Your commitment to community and
sportsmanship, balanced with your competitive
efforts on the course, serves as an inspiration to
people everywhere.
Good luck to the competitors, and best wishes to all
for a wonderful regatta.
WELCOME
PATRICK McNERNEY
PRESIDENT
USROWING