|
|
 |
|
March 14, 2008 Lute Rowers Host SPU in First Regatta of Spring Season The Lutes' first regatta of the spring season takes place Saturday, March 15, at American Lake, the Lutes' home course. They will be racing against Seattle Pacific University’s rowing team, rain or shine.
The first race takes off at 7:50 a.m. with the hard-working novice (first-year rowers) eight leading the way. For some rowers in this boat, this is the first regatta of their rowing careers. First race or not,, the novice team will have a race full of passion and power. Ten minutes later, the women’s varsity four will be racing SPU down the course, followed by the men’s varsity four at 8:25. The men’s team has a shortage of rowers but not a shortage of talent. This is their only race for the day so they will be giving it their all in hopes of taking first. At 8:55, the Lutes have the JV four competing against the Falcons' boat. As that race finishes up, the last race to take place will be the women’s eight at 9:40. For this race, they have a lightweight 8 and the varsity 8 that will be competing against SPU’s one varsity eight. When all races are finished, the real festivities begin: pancakes and a full-on breakfast. They are all competitors on the 2,000-meter sprint course but when it comes time to eat, they are all friends and family of the rowing community. - PLU - |
