Rowing Course
In Sarasota, Florida, Nathan Benderson Park offers a dedicated International Course for water racing. Here, you'll see rowing, canoe, and kayak events, including the USRowing and IRA Championships. These competitions highlight incredible endurance and precise, synchronized team efforts. The venue welcomes visitors daily from 6 AM until 8 PM.
USRowingIRA ChampionshipsRowingCanoeKayakInternational Course
Watch: Nathan Benderson Park
Know Before You Go
- Regatta season
- Rowing courses host scholastic, collegiate, and master regattas spring through fall. Most venues are otherwise quiet training waters used by local clubs.
- Race format
- Sprint regattas run 2,000m for international/collegiate, 1,500m for high school. Heats and finals occupy a full day with crews launching every 4-6 minutes.
- Spectator basics
- Bring sunscreen and binoculars — most courses are wide and crews are far from the grandstand. The finish line is the only place to feel the speed up close.