2018 Empire Sprints Regatta
Adam Ray
The Oakland Strokes traveled to Southern California for the first ever running of this event. Held on the lake planned as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics course, this event featured great racing by the Strokes!
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2018 Lake Natoma Invite
Adam Ray
A rare strong wintery April storm made its presence known at this year’s Lake Natoma Invite, providing challenging conditions for the Strokes crews in the morning before finally shutting the regatta down early due to high winds. Regardless, the Strokes worked hard to take advantage of the opportunity to race on this championship course.
2018 San Diego Crew Classic
Adam Ray
The San Diego Crew Classic came a bit early this year, nonetheless the Strokes came prepared to race the fastest crews on the west coast, with a few from across the country for good measure. Regarded by many as the first major regatta of the year, the San Diego Crew Classic brings together thousands of athletes from more than 100 universities, clubs and high school programs from across the United States to participate in this premier rowing event. The Strokes sent five Varsity and two Novice crews south to San Diego to compete.
Standout results include silver medals in the Men’s JV8+ and Women’s Novice 8+, bronze medal finishes in the Men’s Varsity 8+, Women’s Varsity 8+s, and Men’s Novice 8+, and grand final appearances by the Men’s Lightweight 8+ and Women’s JV8+.