• Sarasota Invitational Regatta

    Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

    Host club for this annual regatta is the Sarasota County Rowing Club. Experience the excitement of sprint racing on one of the best rowing venues in the country! The annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta (SIR), held in February, features three days of youth and masters rowing at Nathan Benderson Park - the site of the 2018 Masters World Rowing and the 2017 World Rowing Championships. In it's inaugural year, SIR had a little over 300 boat entries and 600 competitors. Just ten years later, there were almost 800 boat entries and over 1,500 individual competitors and the numbers are growing!SCRC is proud to host the Sarasota Invitational Regatta and greatly appreciates the more than 200 volunteers, numerous sponsors and over 1500 participants who help make this event possible.

  • Learn to Row with Sarasota Crew

    Learn to Row with Sarasota Crew

    Want to learn how to row or continue your rowing journey? Experience the benefits of a total body, low-impact workout while building community and trying something new! It's never been easier to join Sarasota Crew: Learn to Row Sundays at Nathan Benderson Park  Try rowing for a day! If the weather allows, we will get you into a boat and onto an erg to learn proper rowing technique and get you into the swing of things! 9:00 am to 11:00 am on the first Sunday of every month October through March Maximum 18 rowers per class, sign up today! Learn to Row Morning Classes at Nathan Benderson Park  Already tried our Learn to Row Sunday Class? Want to keep rowing? Try our two-week morning Learn to Row sessions with an experienced master's rowing coach Tuesday and Thursday mornings for two weeks 6:30 am to 8:30 am See registration plans at the bottom of the page for key dates and details Private Lessons at Nathan Benderson Park Learn to row or develop your skills with a 1:1 private lesson with an experienced coach All lessons will be conducted in sculling boats (two oars) Please fill out the Private Lesson Interest Form to be […]

  • March Learn to Row Classes with Sarasota Crew

    March Learn to Row Classes with Sarasota Crew

    Learn to Row Morning Classes at Nathan Benderson Park  Already tried our Learn to Row Sunday Class? Want to keep rowing? Try our two-week morning Learn to Row sessions with an experienced master's rowing coach Tuesday and Thursday mornings for two weeks - $250 Total 6:30 am to 8:30 am Tuesday 03/11 Thursday 03/13 Tuesday 03/18 Thursday 03/20

  • March Learn to Row Classes with Sarasota Crew

    March Learn to Row Classes with Sarasota Crew

    Learn to Row Morning Classes at Nathan Benderson Park  Already tried our Learn to Row Sunday Class? Want to keep rowing? Try our two-week morning Learn to Row sessions with an experienced master's rowing coach Tuesday and Thursday mornings for two weeks - $250 Total 6:30 am to 8:30 am Tuesday 03/11 Thursday 03/13 Tuesday 03/18 Thursday 03/20

  • March Learn to Row Classes with Sarasota Crew

    March Learn to Row Classes with Sarasota Crew

    Learn to Row Morning Classes at Nathan Benderson Park  Already tried our Learn to Row Sunday Class? Want to keep rowing? Try our two-week morning Learn to Row sessions with an experienced master's rowing coach Tuesday and Thursday mornings for two weeks - $250 Total 6:30 am to 8:30 am Tuesday 03/11 Thursday 03/13 Tuesday 03/18 Thursday 03/20

  • March Learn to Row Classes with Sarasota Crew

    March Learn to Row Classes with Sarasota Crew

    Learn to Row Morning Classes at Nathan Benderson Park  Already tried our Learn to Row Sunday Class? Want to keep rowing? Try our two-week morning Learn to Row sessions with an experienced master's rowing coach Tuesday and Thursday mornings for two weeks - $250 Total 6:30 am to 8:30 am Tuesday 03/11 Thursday 03/13 Tuesday 03/18 Thursday 03/20

  • Sarasota 2K – Alumni Watch Party

    Finish Tower

    Only at Nathan Benderson Park! Brown, Harvard, Northeastern, Washington & Yale Alumni will come together for an exclusive Watch Party!  Friday, March 28, 4:00-7:00 PM Tickets: $20 includes appetizers, BBQ dinner, two drink tickets and prime race viewing with indoor and outdoor access Alumni - Ticket sales closing soon! Purchase your tickets now. Please note that handicapped parking is available. Event will take place on the second floor of the Benderson Family Finish Tower, accessible by elevator. Should you have any questions or need special accommodations due to handicapped/health needs, please reach out to NBP's administrative offices at info@NathanBendersonPark.org, prior to the event.  

  • B1G Ten Women’s Rowing Invitational Regatta

    Join us to cheer for B1G 10 and collegiate rowers as they race along our world-class course. Big Ten Invites: Big Ten 1. Washington 2. Michigan 3. Ohio State 4. Rutgers 5. Indiana 6. USC 7. UCLA 8. Minnesota 9. Wisconsin 10. Michigan State 11. Iowa Guest 1. Tennessee 2. Brown 3. Penn 4. Duke 5. Oregon State 6. Alabama 7. Notre Dame 8. Harvard/Radcliffe 9. Miami 10. SMU 11. Oklahoma 12. Clemson  

  • Sunshine State Conference Rowing Championships (NCAA Div. II women)

    The 2025 Sunshine State Conference Women's Rowing Championship will be hosted by Embry-Riddle at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on Friday, April 25th. This year marks the 12th consecutive SSC Rowing championship at Nathan Benderson Park. NCAA Postseason: The NCAA Regatta will be held at Lake Mercer in West Windsor, New Jersey from May 30th to May 31st. Qualifiers for the regatta will be announced by the NCAA on Monday, May 19th. 2023-24 SSC Champion: Embry-Riddle 2023-24 SSC V8 Champion: Embry-Riddle 2023-24 SSC V4 Champion: Tampa