Grand Rapids Invitational Regatta

Start: 04/25/2026

Arrival: 7:00 am Departure: early afternoon, after trailer load and debrief

Locations

Primary Venue (venue)

Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Map

Important links

Regatta Website (official)
Results (will be posted when available) (results)
Photos (will be posted when available) (photos)

Dates and schedule

7:00 am Arrival Time: 7:00 am; Coxwain/Coach briefing is at 7:30 am, racing will run fro

Date: 04/25/2026

Arrival Time: 7:00 am; Coxwain/Coach briefing is at 7:30 am, racing will run from 8:30.

Weather

Forecast: Cloudy skies early. A few showers developing later in the day. Chance of rain 30%.

Temp: 59

Conditions: Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.

Forecast link

For racing: Splash jackets, hats, leggings/long sleeved tech shirts, etc. Take waterproof layers into the boat until they're ready to head into the starting area.

Between races: waterproof/windproof outer layer (rain coat, rain paints, boots) with warm layers underneath, hats/gloves. Students may race twice or more, and it is recommended to have multiple sets of dry gear, dry socks, etc.

Please make sure your athletes dress for the colder morning weather.

Travel and logistics

Travel mode: local

7:00 am; Coxwain/Coach briefing is at 7:30 am, racing will run from 8:30.

Departure Time: early afternoon, after trailer load and debrief

Spectator information

This is a typical spring race, which is a 1.5k sprint (multi-lane). As a reminder, parents are not permitted in the team areas (near the trailer, at the dock, by the boats or in the student section of the tents). This is a good event to bring your bike.

Packing lists

Use this checklist to prepare for race day.

Rower packing

Please review the Crew 101 Gear Guide for essential rower items.

Parent packing

Crew 101 Race Day contains recommendations for parent packing for race day.

Nearby and extra

• Please dress (and make sure your athletes dress) for the weather. It is looking like a high of 50 degrees on Saturday and although dry, a high chance of windchill that can raise the risk of hypothermia, so between races: Waterproof/windproof outer layer (rain coat, rain paints, boots) with warm layers underneath, hats/gloves.

• For racing: Splash jackets, sweatshirts, hats, leggings/tech shirts, unis. Take water proof layers into the boat until they're ready to head into the starting area. Students may race up to four times, and it is recommended to have multiple sets of dry gear, dry socks, etc.