March 28, 2026
The picturesque Noxontown Pond is an amazing opportunity for our athletes to experience traveling to a regatta to race new teams, all while being on the beautiful campus where the movie Dead Poets Society was filmed.
2026 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES HERE
FIELD TRIP FORMS
Please make sure you have filled out the driver/rider forms if you are a parent driving or an athlete driving OR riding to this regatta with someone other than your family. All forms can be found here: FCPS Field Trip Forms. Forms should be turned in to our Membership Chair by Thursday, March 26.
TRANSPORTATION
Athletes are responsible for their own transportation to and from St. Andrews. It is approximately a 2.5 hour drive.
Use this address for easiest GPS navigation:
Rodney Point, 560 Noxontown Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
OR
Use this Google Map link to reach the Regatta visitors area.
ON-SITE DIRECTIONS: From Noxontown Road, you will pass St. Andrew’s School on your right. Continue around the bend in the road and on your right you will see Noxontown Pond, the race course, and then a fenced field with buses, tents, racing shells and parked cars. Turn right into the race and parking area at the break in the fence. Drive along the dirt road or across the field and look for the rowing tents and cars parked on the edge of the pond. There will be “Crew” signs posted to help direct you to the right place.
PARKING: Parking is available at the Noxontown Pond area near team tents.
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
| 7:00a | Suggested departure from Fairfax. Travel time is approximately 2.5 hours. |
| 9:30a – 9:45a | Arrive St. Andrews |
| 9:45a -10:45a | Unload and rig boats |
| 10:45a – 11:45a | Practice |
| 12:00p | Coaches & Coxswains Meeting (Pavilion on Visitors’ Side) |
| 11:30a – 12:45p | Athletes eat and stretch |
| 1:00p – 4:00p | Racing! |
| 4:00p – 4:30p | Finish Loading Trailer & Prep for departure |
| 4:30p | Approximate departure from St. Andrews |
ATHLETE PACKING LIST
- Wear what you are going to practice in.
- Woodson Rowing Uni & Crew Long Sleeve Top, or other uniform items per your coach.
- Layers of clothes and Rain Gear – keep an eye out for rain in the forecast!
- Several pair of socks and change of clothes for the ride home
- Water! (There is no drinking water on site. The team will provide some water, but it never hurts to bring your own)
- Sunscreen / Hat / Sunglasses
- Small blanket, travel pillow
- Snacks
- Games, Books, Homework for during downtime
NOTES FOR SPECTATORS
Be prepared for every possible weather condition – there is very little shelter, and be prepared for rain (it rains almost every year). Dress to stay warm and dry. If the forecast is hot, bring plenty of water, sunscreen and a hat. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for your sitting comfort.
FOOD & WATER: Please bring a lot of water as there is no potable water onsite. We will provide snacks and a lunch for all athletes and coaches. Spectators can either bring food or head into nearby Middletown to get some lunch. Racing tentatively begins at 1 PM!
CHAPERONES and VOLUNTEERS: We need volunteers to help staff the tent, rotate in new snacks and set out the sandwiches during the break between practice and the rowing regatta. Sign up here!
You’ll be able to see the racing up close and personal, right at pond-side. Binoculars and cameras are always useful.
CLEAN-UP: Please be sure to help keep Noxontown Pond clean. There are dumpsters on site. Please be sure to place all trash in the dumpsters or take it with you.
BELOW WILL BE UPDATED FOR 2026 AS INFO BECOMES AVAILABLE
RACING SCHEDULE: Draft as of 03/27/2025
SLIGHTLY-LESS-IMPORTANT-BUT-FUN-TO-KNOW DETAILS:
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