05/10/2026
Not every race is about battling another boat. Sometimes it’s about showing up, being willing to race, and representing your team with pride.
Honestly, I think racing uncontested can sometimes be harder. There’s no chaos or boats beside you fueling adrenaline. No chasing, no defending - just you, your crew, and your ability lock in and push the entire way down the course.
8th graders Gavin and Elena took the water in the Open Gender 2x at the Southeast Youth Championships and brought home the win.
Time trial by themselves. Final by themselves. Just the two of them rowing down the course with a drone hovering overhead and all eyes on them. That takes focus and maturity.
Uncontested or not, these two stepped up, raced hard, and represented Sebastian River Rowing with heart in the summer heat. Proud of the way they supported their team, embraced the experience, and competed on the regional stage.
Southeast Champions. 🔥