Long Pond Rowing Regatta

August 24, 2024

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The “Barb,” named for one of Cape Cod Community Rowing’s founders, is headed to the finish line with cox Lilliam Peck, stroller Abby Tribush, 3-seat Mei Li Johnson, 2-seat Eleanor Currier and bow Nyssa Wilkinson. The regatta took place on Long Pond on Saturday. TOM KELLY PHOTO

HARWICH – Cape Cod Community Rowing, Inc. held its annual Cranberry Sprint Regatta on Long Pond on Saturday. The event featured rowers varying in age from 12 to 85. Youth and masters competed for the fastest time in singles and multi-person shells.

This year, rowers had the opportunity to compete in a 1,000-meter course with an exciting twist: they had to turn around a stake mid-race. It was truly a multi-generational experience as youth and masters showcased their speed and technique with spectators cheering them on from the beach.

The youth winners by event: Boy’s 1x, Dean Metropolis; Girl’s 1x, Lillian Peck; 2x, Jack Bohlin, Jedidiah Noble; 2, Sawyer Vess, Andrew Dellamorte; 4x, Lillian Peck, Abby Tribush, Nysaa Wilkinson, Kaden Agnes; 4+, Eleanor Currier, Nyssa Wilkinson, Kaden Agnes, Kayden Kaser, Lillian Peck; and Novice, Kolby Kaser.

Cape Cod Community Rowing Inc. has been holding the regatta since 2017. The nonprofit organization emphasizes rowing is an ideal activity to pursue at any age and provides resources and support to all members of the community.

The nonprofit offers learn-to-row classes and continued skill building for youth and adults and provides competitive opportunities for middle and high school students. They have a partnership with Cape Wellness Collaborative to offer cancer survivors an introduction to rowing experience.