Come Watch the 154th Yale Harvard Regatta
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Gales Ferry, CT
Races will be streamed live on televisions under a tent next to the historic Yale boathouse in Gales Ferry, CT. An outdoor BBQ lunch and bar will also be available. Please RSVP for the luncheon using the registration link below.
The Yale Heavyweight Crew will be rowing this coming Saturday, June 8 along the Thames River near New London, CT in the 154th Yale Harvard Regatta, the oldest intercollegiate contest in the United States. This past Sunday, Yale won the IRA National Championships held at Lake Natoma, California. This marked the Yale Crew's third consecutive national title. The victory also marked the 14th national title for Yale Head Coach Steve Gladstone who is now tied with Charles Courtney who coached Cornell from 1883 to 1920 and also won 14 national titles.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, June 8th
12:00pm-3:30pm: Lunch & Bar open
• Alumni, Parents, and Friends - $65
• Young Alumni - $45
• Children ages 12-18 - $25; under 12, no fee.
Race Schedule
(Subject to change, weather dependent)
• 12:45pm– 3V, 2 Miles from Mamacoke Hill to Bartlett's Cove
• 1:30pm– 2V, 3 Miles from near the GC Academy Boathouse to Bartlett's Cove
• 2:30pm– 1V, 4 Miles from the Gold Star Bridge to Bartlett's Cove
PARKING & SHUTTLES
There is no parking available at the Gales Ferry Boathouse. The designated parking lot is located at 1652 Route 12, Gales Ferry, 06335. (The Corner of Route 12 and Christy Hill Road). Shuttles to and from the Boathouse will run from 11:00am – 4:30pm.
If you plan to watch the races along the shore near the boathouse at "The Rock", the address is 53 Upper Bartlett Road, Quaker Hill, CT 06375.
To register
Step One - Click here to register and pay through the Yale Athletics web site
Step Two - Send an email to chrispdowd@me.com or call 860-214-8826 so we can arrange car pools and watch the races together.
