2026 Covered Bridge Regatta

Location

Directions to Lowell State Recreation Site

From I-5, take Hwy. 58 (exit 188A) east, 13 miles to Dexter Lake.
Turn left at the white covered bridge, to Lowell.
Turn left at Boundary Rd. (becomes Pengra Rd.), then travel 0.8 miles to Lowell State Park.

Lineups and Race Times

Times

Trailer loading Thursday Practice

Coxswains and Coaches meeting: Thursday, April 9th at 6:30 PM (Link ) 

Team Travel Departure: Friday arrive 9:15 am at boathouse

All others plan on meeting at the race course between 1-2 pm on Friday for unloading and boat rigging

Saturday Arrival: All youth rowers should plan to be at the park  SATURDAY by 7:30 AM .

Sunday arrival time will be announced at the race course.

Trailer loading: immediately following races. All athletes expected to remain until loading is complete and released by the head coach. 

Trailer unloading: Monday Practice.

Hotel Information

Holiday Inn Express Eugene-Springfield

919 Kruse Way

Springfield, OR 97477

(541) 284-0707

Athletes

Make sure to bring the following:

• Water Shoes- it will be a beach launch

• racing uni

• extra clothes (Arrive dressed to race and wearing layers over top of your uni)

• splash jacket or raincoat

• warm jacket

• warm hat

• hat with visor

• chair

• blanket

• watch

• sunscreen

• sunglasses

• your wrench 

• favorite race day snacks & a water bottle (see Food section below)

Food

Please fill out the food survey if you plan to paticipate HERE- Venmo Alyson Owens @OARorders (code 9030) or exact cash on site

Please volunteer Here

• Saturday Breakfast (Cold): Bagels, muffins, yogurt, cream cheese, peanut butter, fruit (bananas/mandarins), cheese, and nuts.

• Saturday Lunch (Grilled): Chicken fajitas with sautéed vegetables, rice, salsa, beans, cheese, and chips.

• Sunday Breakfast (Hot): Hashbrown scramble: Eggs, cheese, hashbrowns, peppers, onions as well as oatmeal.

• Sunday Lunch (To-Go): Tortilla wraps with lunch meats, cheese, and fresh toppings, cookies, and fruit. (Please pack your wrap before noon so tear-down and boat loading are not delayed).

• All Weekend: Trail mix, granola bars, fruit snacks, Gatorade, chocolate milk, coffee, tea, and sparkling water.

Additional Information

Parking

• Spectator parking is available across the street for $10/vehicle. 

• Free parking is available at Lowell High School. There will not be a shuttle. 

• Please do not park on the side of the road. All vehicles parked on the side of the road are subject to being towed. 

Results- Crew Timer

Regatta Central Link

Race Course

Lane assignments are as follows: lane 1 is furthest from shore and lane 8 is closest to shore.

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