by Dana Lancaster-Kelly, Lake County Rowing Association
This weekend, eight Division II collegiate rowing programs from across the United States will converge in Clermont, Florida, for the Sunshine State Invitational Regatta (SSC) — a rare and highly anticipated opportunity for DII teams to compete head-to-head ahead of championship season.
Hosted by Lake County Rowing Association, the regatta will take place over two days of racing on Saturday and Sunday, April 4–5. The event aims to fill a longstanding gap in the Division II rowing calendar by creating meaningful, high-level competition outside of conference and championship events.
“Opportunities like this are incredibly valuable for Division II programs,” said event organizers. “Bringing multiple teams together in a competitive environment this close to championship season allows athletes and coaches to benchmark performance, build connections, and elevate the overall level of racing across the division.”
Participating Programs:
- Cal Poly Humboldt
- Seattle Pacific University
- University of Central Oklahoma
- Rollins College Rowing
- Barry University Rowing
- Nova Southeastern University Rowing
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Vanderbilt University
Racing will take place throughout the day on both Saturday and Sunday, with spectators, supporters, and members of the rowing community encouraged to attend.
For more information about the Sunshine State Invitational Regatta, including race schedules and participating teams, please get in touch with the event organizers or Lake County Rowing Association.
