Rowing Course
In New London, Connecticut, Thames River offers motorsport racing. As a rowing course, it also features rowing and open water activities. With 44 nearby tracks within 75 miles, the area is a hub for racing enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy the unique venue type and various activities available.
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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.