George Washington University
Head of the Occoquan
Varsity Rowing Sweeps at Head of the Occoquan
11/4/2003 12:00:00 AM | Rowing
Nov. 4, 2003
FAIRFAX STATION, VA - The GW men's and women's crews made the short trip to the Occoquan reservior on Saturday, Nov. 1, to particpate in the Head of the Occoquan Regatta, held at Sandy Run Regional Park, in Fairfax Station, VA. More than 50 collegiate and club crews would race in the regatta, making it one of the largest fall regattas in the mid-Atlantic region. The weather was sunny with only a slight wind throughout the day. Temperatures were in the high 60s making it perfect for racing.
Both the women's varsity eight and novice eight were vicctorious. "It was a great way to end the fall racing season," GW women's coach Helen Betancourt said.
"Our freshmen have been working hard and I was pleased with what they were able to accomplish at the Occoquan in their first Head race," GW men's coach Matt Boyle said. "They still have a long way to go but it was an encouraging first step. I think we finally found a lineup that works for the varsity and they went out and had their best performance of the fall. I think we've learned a lot this fall and it will be interesting to see how well we apply it over the winter months."
Results from the the Head of the Occoquan:
Women's Championship Eight (14 total entries)
1-George Washington A 16:23
2-Capital Rowing Club 16:37
3-Delaware A 16:51
4-Duquesne 17:02
5-St Mary's College of Maryland 17:05
6-George Washington B 17:07
7-George Mason 17:08
8-Loyola College 17:15
9-Army 17:16
10-Thompson Boat Center 17:24
11-Delaware B 17:46
12-Carnegie Mellon Rowing Club 18:05
13-Virginia Tech 18:07
14-Richmond 18:17
Women's Novice Eight (29 total entries)
1-George Washington A 17:52
2-Army A 17:58
3-Duquesne A 18:03
4-George Mason A 18:06
5-Army B 18:26
6-George Washington B 18:36
Men's Championship Eight (9 total entries)
1-George Washington 14:13
2-Potomac Boat Club 14:35
3-George Mason 14:57
4-Army 14:59
5-Carnegie Mellon 15:19
6-Virginia Tech 15:24
7-William and Mary 15:28
8-George Mason Alumni 15:33
9-Loyola College 15:56
Men's Novice Eight (17 total entries)
1-George Washington A 15:34
2-Army 15:42
3-Pittsburgh A 16:37
4-Loyola College 16:43
5-George Washington B 17:36
For the first week of January, they will travel to Tampa, FL, for their winter trip, and return to the Potomac in February. For the men in the spring, they are looking for a successful return to the ECAC Championships, and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association, while the women aim for the A-10 title and subsequent berth in the NCAA Women's Rowing Championships.
Next up for the Colonial freshmen will the Belly of the Carnegie on Sunday, Nov. 9, at Princeton, NJ.
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