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 cold—bring layers.
What matters most (don’t skip this):
💪 Plan your travel — the regatta is approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Woodson. Build in extra time for traffic delays.
🙋 Volunteer slots are FULL — thank you! If you can’t fulfill your shift, contact Lisa Veigel ASAP to arrange coverage
🔗 KEY LINK
👉 https://woodsonrowing.org/standrews/
(This page has everything you need for this regatta—start here.)
🏘️ ST. ANDREW’S REGATTA, 3/28
This regatta 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.
📍 Location:
Rodney Point
560 Noxontown Road
Townsend, DE 19734Plan for the Day
- 🚗 Depart Fairfax area around 7:00 AM
- 👕 Athletes: dress for practice
- 🚣 Practice: 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM
- 🏁 Racing: ~1:00 – 3:00 PM
ATHLETE REMINDERS
- Bring plenty of water (no potable water onsite)
- Bring a sunscreen
- Pack a portable phone charger and items for downtime between practice and racing
- Bring anything you personally need for a full day outside
More details: see the regatta page above.
🏨 LODGING OR DRIVE SAME DAY?
This is a personal decision—families do both.
The venue is about 2.5 hours from Woodson, and Middletown, DE (3 miles away) has the closest lodging options.
📸 PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Thank you to everyone capturing photos and videos—these are incredibly valuable to the team!
👉 Upload here:
https://woodsonrowing.smugmug.com/upload/JCBzkr/2026StAndrews
You can also find upload links on our website.
Questions or issues? Contact our team photographer, Matt Olman, via Slack.
🚗 PARKING & ARRIVAL
Drive past the school entrance and turn into the picnic area across the pond. Follow “Crew” signs to our team area.
Look for the Woodson chuckwagon.
⚠️ Parking is on grass and dirt paths — vehicles with low clearance may have difficulty.
🪑 WHAT TO BRING (SPECTATORS & ATHLETES)
Plan for a full day outdoors:
- Folding chairs or blankets
- Warm layers
- Food and drinks
- Binoculars and/or cameras
🍔 FOOD (IMPORTANT)
🚫 There is NO potable water onsite — bring plenty of water
- Athletes: food provided by the team
- Spectators: bring your own food or plan to eat in town before racing
📣 DAY-OF COMMUNICATION
Check Slack for real-time updates, including any schedule changes or important announcements.
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💭 QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”
— John Keating, *Dead Poets Society*