Rowing Course
Occoquan Regional Park in Occoquan, Virginia, is a certified 2000m rowing course for water racing. Events include competitive rowing and dragon boat races, with the renowned Head of the Occoquan regatta a major draw in the DC Metro Area. Spectators can watch these synchronized races, where precise team effort drives boats across the water. For operational details, call (703) 690-2121.
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Watch: Occoquan Regional Park (Rowing Course)
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.