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Race Day on the Regatta Reach...
The First Washington Metropolitan Interscholasitic Rowing Championships to held at the Anacostia Community Boathouse
This Satruday, May 10th, Gonzaga Crew will hosting the first running of the Metro Championships, the inaugural championship event for the newly formed Washington Metro Interscholastic Rowing Association. The event formerly took place on the Potomac River, known as National Capital Championships. Now the championship event comes to the Regatta Reach of the Anacostia and the history filled Anacostia Community Boathouse. The change in location comes
The event is an exciting addition to a great number of events that take place at the boathouse each year. The Anacostia Community Boathouse is home to four areas high schools, including Gonzaga College High School, the host organization. "We are so happy to be hosting this event as the DC and Maryland schools band together to form a new rowing association in the area... and we're happy it's right here... at our boathouse" said Karen Stewart, President of Gonzaga Crew Boosters. The event will draw several schools, hundreds of kids, and of course a lot of proud parents.
Come by the Anacostia Community Boathouse on Saturday May 10th for the first edition of Metros. Given that the site will be very busy tomorrow, please download the race day parking information before coming down to the boathouse.
A Center for Community Rowing and Paddling...
The Anacostia Community Boathouse Association (ACBA) is dedicated to fostering safe and environmentally responsible recreation on the Anacostia River by maintaining a community boathouse located at 11th and O Streets in Southeast Washington, DC.
Founded on a vigorous spirit of volunteerism, the Anacostia Community Boathouse Association has been an integral part of the growth of Washington’s rowing and paddling community—while working to create a premier center for rowing and paddling training and competition. ACBA members have been actively living the District’s Anacostia Waterfront Initiative for nearly two decades: Through many years of hard work and dedication, ACBA’s members have transformed an underutilized facility into a thriving rowing and paddlesport center—at no cost to the city
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Events and Programs
In May...
Washington Metro Interscholastic Rowing Championships will be taking place tomorrow May 10th. Find out more!
WeCanRow Rowing Camp begins on Friday May 16th. Get details!
Time to Race! Stonewall Regatta 15 will be held on May 31st hosted by DC Strokes Rowing Club. Get more info!
In June...
The Monumental... on June 21st, come see the outrigger canoes compete at the Anacostia Community Boathouse. Find out more.
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