It’s time to gear up for sprint season! We are excited to get started with two great events.  

We’re aiming to build the fastest and most competitive lineups possible. Rowers who sign up for both Sarasota and OARS will be prioritized, as these back-to-back regattas are critical for building strong lineups. Erg scores will guide selections, but final lineups will be based on coach discretion.

 

We’ll look at the details for Florida Masters (May 3rd) a little later, but for now, let’s focus on Sarasota and OARS.

This season, erg tests are required monthly (except for January which is due by 1/25/2025) and must be submitted in iCrew by the last day of each month.

 

​1. SARASOTA INVITATIONAL REGATTA

When: Sunday, February 23, 2025

Where: Nathan Benderson Park |  5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235

Who: Open to All Rowers

Cost: TBD

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2.  OARS INVITATIONAL REGATTA

When: Sunday, March 9, 2025

Where: Orlando, FL

Who: Open to All Rowers

Cost: TBD+ parking pass

Please note: A parking pass & entry fee are required at Bill Frederick Park (3401 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835) at Turkey Lake.  A separate pass will need to be purchased for each vehicle.   All entrance passes need to be purchased in advance of race day. Bill Frederick Park will not accept cash at the gate. Please see the parking pass info to determine which entrance pass to purchase. The parking pass link will be available on Regatta Central in February.

 

Requirements for participation in Sprint Season at TAC

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1. Submit 1K Erg Test MONTHLY in iCrew by the end of each calendar month - You may join in on a Monday evening erg practice to complete your test with other team members. Image upload is required. 

2. Please update your weight in iCrew profile for accurate WATT calculations of your erg tests. 

3. Regular Practice Attendance 

4. Coaches’ evaluation of your on-water performance

5. Pay Regatta fees - TBD

6. Sign-up due dates are listed on each regatta session (currently Jan 24, 2025)

7. You must sign up for each regatta you want to participate in on iCrew.  Switch to REGATTAS ONLY in iCrew sessions. We will try to accommodate your interest in a specific regatta, but your interest may not correlate to getting a seat.

8. Decisions on lineups will depend on several factors, including the criteria listed above.

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How to add your erg test result into iCrew for 2025 season:

 

For the 2025 season, every member interested in racing must submit monthly 1km erg tests, with rate caps for Jan & Feb months. 

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​In iCrew, go to:

1) Profile> Rower Settings> add your weight & height> Click SAVE

2) Go back to YOUR home to update teams

3) Your TEAMS> click on ERG TEST SPRING 2025> Click Join team

4) Go back to YOUR home to update erg test

5) Your Tests> Click Your Test Results

4) Click the edit pencil icon

5) Each month, you'll see "enter results by date".  This is the due date for that month's specific 1km erg test.  

6) Remember to upload your final erg result image.

7) Don't forget to hit "save"​​
 

CLICK here to download PDF instructions for erg test directions.

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2024 Regatta Season

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Head Race Regatta season is upon us. A head race is a race against time, or a time-trial competition, where the rowing teams compete for the fastest time in finishing a course. Head races are usually held in the fall season, on a lake or river course with some interesting bridges and turns. Head races vary in length but are typically within 2.5 to 6 miles (4 km to 10 km) long.

 

Requirements for participation in Head Race Regattas at TAC

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1. Submit 5K Erg Test in iCrew by 9/15/2024 - You may join in on a Monday evening erg practice to complete your test with other team members.

2. Regular Practice Attendance 

3. Coaches’ evaluation of your on-water performance

4. Pay Regatta fees - All fees listed below are approximated and subject to change by the regatta required deadline date

5. You do not have to commit to attending all the regattas, but you must declare your interest in participating in any specific regattas for the season.

6. You must sign up for each regatta you want to participate in on iCrew.  Switch to REGATTAS ONLY in iCrew sessions. We will try to accommodate your interest in a specific regatta, but your interest may not correlate to getting a seat.

7. Decisions on lineups will depend on several factors, including the criteria listed above.

8. The deadline for signing up for any/all regattas is Sunday, August 25 at 5 pm.

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The TAC Board and Coaches are excited to announce participation in the following regattas:

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1. BATTLE OF THE BOATHOUSE
When: Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Where: Tampa River Center
Open to All Rowers
Cost – Zero
This is the race that will kick off our fall season and we’d love for every rower to participate if possible! Regular practice will be cancelled that day. The Battle of the Boathouse is held in downtown Tampa, starting at the mouth of Garrison Channel, rowers will navigate around Harbour Island into Seddon Channel, finishing at TGH docks. Rowers will launch from the Tampa River Center and warm up to the start line. Racecourse is 3.5K Warm up, race and return equals approximately 6K. This is a great team-building event for everyone to socialize, and also a wonderful opportunity to invite our family and friends to come watch a fun race. It’s a low-key event, just for fun, and if you’ve never raced before, it’s a chance to get some meters under your belt. (There could be food and drink involved!)

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2. HEAD OF THE HENDERSON
When: Saturday, October 5th , 2024
Where: Lake Henderson, Inverness, FL (USA)
Open to All Rowers
Cost – includes entry fees, coaching, coxing, boat rental, and boat trailing – less than $100 per rower
The Head of the Henderson is held on Lake Henderson, and the connecting Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes is located in Inverness, Florida. Rowers will navigate this 5K course across the chain of lakes, finishing in Lake Henderson, where spectators will have a fantastic side vantage point of the final 750 meters, including the finish line. Rowers will launch from the finish line area and warm up to the start line. Warm-up and race combined equal 10K.

3. HALLOWEEN REGATTA - TENATIVE
When: Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Where: ByPass Canal, Tampa, FL (USA)
Open to All Rowers
Cost – includes entry fees, coaching, coxing, boat rental, and boat trailing – less than $50 per rower
The Halloween Regatta is held on the ByPass Canal at Harney Park, Tampa, Florida. The racecourse is approximately 4K. Warm up, race, return to launch docks is approximately 7K. There will be several volunteer opportunities, to get involved and learn how a regatta is
run. It’s always a fun experience, whether you’re rowing or volunteering. This event is tentative, and will only include a couple of boats to race as an exhibition. There are no other master’s teams. This would be best for a novice or intermediate boat, to get some practice on a shortened course.
 

4. HEAD OF THE HOOCH
When: Saturday and Sunday – November 2-3, 2024
Where: Chattanooga, TN (USA)
Open to Experienced rowers
Cost – includes entry fees, coaching, coxing, boat rental, and boat trailing $200 per rower
Additional Costs – Each rower will be individually responsible for travel, lodging, and meals.
The Head of the Hooch Regatta, previously known as the Head of the Chattahoochee Regatta, is a 2-day rowing regatta held annually on the first full weekend in November in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The head race runs downstream on a 3.1 miles (5.0 km) course on the Tennessee River.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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