rowCrew competes at the Halloween Regatta Oct. 27&&

rock Holding an engine, Elijah Rice (12), assembles a launch

for the day. Putting together launches are one of the

athletes many responsibilities before a regatta. “It was a

really successful race. We raced as good as we hoped

we would have which gives us high hopes for this season.”

said Rice.

After their race, Luke Thompson (10) laughs with Duncan Runas (10), Spencer Smith (10) and Jackson Lehner (10). The lightweight four race was pushed back due to complications in the schedule. “I was really happy that we placed second. I thought we did well considering this was only our second time racing together,” Thompson said.

Head tilted back, Savannah Chalmers (10), sprays her

chest with sunscreen. Rowers stay outside all day which

makes sun protection crucial. “Nearly every regatta I get

burned so I made sure that before every race I put on a ton

of sunscreen,” said Chalmers.

Leaning back to the finish position, Kai Alexander (12) and teammate Courtney Chalmers (12) warm up in their

double at the Tampa Bypass. Halloween Regatta is the first meet of the fall season is hosted by Plant High

Rowing. “ I’ve been rowing for almost for almost 4 years now and the thrilling anxiety brought about at the

commencement of each race that never disappoints. This feeling is one of the many reasons that I love the sport and the experiences it entails,” Alexander said.

Warming up with teammates in a four person boat, Maddy Galarza (10) slides to the finish position to keep in time with the rest of the boat. At the first race of the fall season, the race was timed and the distance was made longer

for boats to come up and down the course for racing and getting warm. “ Being in a boat with my good friends was such a fun way

to start off the season, and later we raced multiple times in the same lineup,” Galarza said.

Together with teammates, Aly Horwitz

(11) sounds off before heading in her

lightweight quad and lightweight four race.

Before going out, rowers in their boats will

discuss how well they would like to do and

this tradition has carried on over the years.

“Although the races can be super nerve

wracking, my team means a lot to me and

we always have fun off and on the water,”

Horwitz said.

Eyes out of the boat, Julia Petersen (9), waits to be called for the novice four race while sitting in front of Kate Goodwillie (9), Grace Siewert (9) and Hannah Hurd (9). This was the novice teams first time racing this season. “I think we did really good in our four. We were really nervous at first but considering it being our first race, we did really well,” Petersen said.

Women's varsity 1st 8+ Third place: 13:28 seconds Men's varsity 1st 4+ Third place: 13:39 secondsMen's lightweight 4+ Second place: 14:18 secondsMen's Freshmen/Novice 2nd 8+ Third place: 16:31 seconds“It’s our first regatta of the year and it allows to all be together and begin creating memories. We finally get to all be together and race after working all summer and it’s a great experience.” Sienna Kelley (11)“The regatta was a great start to our season because we were able to perform well and compare ourselves to some of the other top contender teams in the state. While we were happy with how we did, it showed us how we will need to get faster in order to compete in better events and nationals. ” Elijah Rice (12)

Men's Junior 4+ Second place: 13:57Women's Varsity 4x Second place: 14:21Women's Junior 4x Third place: 15:14Men's Varsity 1st 8+ Third place: 12:24“Halloween Regatta is a memorable event that I’ve been in attendance to all four years of my rowing career. The essence of fall racing presents the opportunity to revisit our home venue, share our racing excitement with teammates and coaches, and truly show what we are made of out on the water.” Kai Alexander (12)

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