Races are rated according to difficulty; we encourage your safe participation. Please consider carefully your skill level and your current level of fitness as you choose your races.
- Protected water, shorter distances, all human powered craft welcome
- Intermediate, open water in part, potential wind and/or rough conditions
- Open water for long distances, strong currents, rough water expected; participation may be restricted
Please note that these levels are designated for the “normal” conditions encountered at any given venue. We are subject to the whims of mother nature, and conditions on race day may exceed the expected level; modifications to the race and requirements are at the discretion of the race director.
Sound Rowers 2021 Races
| Race | Date/Time | Level | Distance | Race Director | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Conner | 2/6/2021 10 AM | 2 | 7 mi | Kevin Olney | 360.220.0247 |
| Bellingham Rough Water | 3/20/2021 10 AM | 3+ | 5/10 miles | Peter Marcus | 360.739.2257 |
| Lake Whatcom Classic | 5/1/2021 8-10 AM | 2 | 5.5/12 mi | Marc Blake | 626.376.1125 |
| Budd Inlet | 6/5/2021 12 Noon | 2-3 | 7 NM (8 mi) | Jeff Wong | 360.589.1317 |
| Rat Island Regatta | 6/19/2021 9 AM/10 AM | 2-3 | 2.5/6.8 NM (2.9/7.8 mi) | Steve Chapin | 360.774.2375 |
| Elk River Challenge | 7/24/2021 2 PM | 2 | 3/7 mi | Jon Harwood | 360.589.7000 |
| Round Shaw Row | 8/7/2021 9-11 AM | 3 | 14 mi | Herbie Weisse or Carrie Weisse | 425.263.0520 425.232.7858 |
| The Great Cross Sound | 8/21/2021 9 AM | 2-3 | 7 mi | Theresa & Jeff Knakal | 425.327.3754 |
| Bainbridge Island Marathon | 9/11/2021 Full: 10 AM, Half: Noon | 3 | 12/26.2 mi | Kevin Olney | 360.220.0247 |
| Lake Samish Salmon Row | 9/18/2021 10 AM | 2 | 6 mi | Steve Scoggins | 360.685.3702 |
| Mercer Island Sausage Pull | 9/25/2021 10 AM | 2-3 | 6.5/14.3 mi | Beverly & Rainer Storb | 206.499.8272 206.396.3485 |