This edition is your go-to guide for race day—read through and plan ahead to avoid race-day stress.

The weather is expected to be sunny but cool in the early morning. Bring layers

What matters most (don’t skip this):

💪 Plan your travel — Cherry Blossom Festival road closures may impact your trip.

🔗 KEY LINK

👉 https://woodsonrowing.org/tri-meet/
(This page has everything you need for this regatta—start here.)

🏘️ TRI-MEET SCRIMMAGE, 4/11

This scrimmage is a great opportunity to watch racing up close. Instead of grandstands, spectators stand right at the water’s edge—making it easy to see the action and connect with other Woodson families.

📍 Athlete Drop-off & Pick-up:
Anacostia Community Boathouse
1900 M St SE
Washington, DC 20003

👓Spectators (across the river):
Anacostia Park
1900 Anacostia Drive
Washington, DC 20020

Plan for the Day

🚗 Drop athletes off at 7:00 AM
🏁 Racing: ~9:30-11:30 AM

🚣 ATHLETE REMINDERS

Bring plenty of snacks (none will be provided)
Water is available onsite for refills
Bring sunscreen
Bring anything you need for a full morning outdoors

Athletes should plan to stay for the duration of the scrimmage unless otherwise directed by coaches.

More details: see the regatta page above.

👓 SPECTATOR REMINDERS

❌ No parking at the drop off location.
Proceed directly to Anacostia Park for spectating.
There is no shelter and no guaranteed restroom access — plan accordingly

More details: see the regatta page above.

🚗 ARRIVAL & PICK-UP

⚠️The Anacostia Boathouse is located on a very narrow road.
Plan for a quick drop-off and exit—do not linger in the area.

There will be another set of scrimmages at 12:30 PM, so expect some traffic at pick up.

🪑 WHAT TO BRING (SPECTATORS & ATHLETES)

Plan for a full morning outdoors:

Folding chairs or blankets
Warm layers
Food and drinks
Binoculars and/or cameras

🍔 FOOD (IMPORTANT)

💧 Water is available onsite

🚫 No food will be provided at this scrimmage

Bring snacks/meals as needed.

📣 DAY-OF COMMUNICATION

Check Slack for real-time updates, including any schedule changes or important announcements.

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Thank you to everyone capturing photos and videos—these are incredibly valuable to the team!

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Questions or issues? Contact our team photographer, Matt Olman, via Slack.

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💭 QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“It’s not the will to win that matters — everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.”

— Paul “Bear” Bryant