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Drew Gwerder

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Humboldt Rows to Dominant Day at Falcon Regatta, Sweeps Varsity 4+ and Claims Varsity 8+ Victory

Rowing Drew Gwerder

Humboldt Rows to Dominant Day at Falcon Regatta, Sweeps Varsity 4+ and Claims Varsity 8+ Victory

SEATTLE, Wash. – Cal Poly Humboldt rowing delivered a dominant performance at the Falcon Regatta on Saturday morning on the Lake Washington Ship Canal, highlighted by multiple first-place finishes including a sweep of the Varsity 4+ races and a victory in the opening Varsity 8+.

Humboldt set the tone early and often against a field that included Western Washington and Seattle Pacific, showcasing depth across multiple boats throughout the day.

The Lumberjacks' first victory came in the morning's opening Varsity 4+ (Event 3), where Humboldt pulled away from the field with a winning time of 8:03.826, finishing more than 12 seconds ahead of Western Washington. Humboldt continued that momentum into the Varsity 8+ (Event 4), edging out Western Washington and Seattle Pacific in a tightly contested race with a time of 7:01.334, securing the program's first Varsity 8+ win of the day.

Following the mid-morning break, Humboldt's depth was on full display. The Second Varsity 8+ (Event 5) crew claimed another decisive victory, crossing in 7:43.315, over 12 seconds clear of Western Washington.

The Varsity 4+ crew capped off a standout day by completing the sweep in Event 6, taking first once again with a time of 8:12.647. The win marked Humboldt's second Varsity 4+ victory of the regatta and one of the most impressive performances of the day, as the Lumberjacks held off a late push from Western Washington.

In the final Varsity 8+ race (Event 7), Humboldt battled in one of the closest finishes of the regatta, placing second with a time of 7:23.882, just 2.449 seconds behind Western Washington.

Humboldt also opened the day with a third-place finish in the Novice 4+ (Event 2), clocking in at 8:49.127, gaining valuable experience against strong competition.

Race Highlights

  • Varsity 4+: Two first-place finishes (8:03.826, 8:12.647)

  • Varsity 8+: First-place finish in morning race (7:01.334), runner-up finish in afternoon race (7:23.882)

  • Second Varsity 8+: First place (7:43.315)

The Lumberjacks' performance in Seattle underscores the program's continued growth and competitiveness across all boats. Cal Poly Humboldt will look to build on this momentum as the spring season continues next week. 

On Saturday, March 28, the 'Jacks are hosting their annual Blue Heron Humboldt Regatta from Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center on the Eureka waterfront. Racing is set to begin at 8:00 AM. 

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