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The University of Washington and Windermere Real Estate are excited to host the the 35th annual Windermere Cup races to be held on Saturday, May 7th. 

The races are held as part of the celebration of Seattle's Opening Day of Boating Season and are followed by the Seattle Yacht Club's Opening Day Boat Parade. More than 800 rowers compete in this prestigious event, which culminates with the women's and men's Windermere Cup races.

Following the races, fans are invited to join the regatta champions for an awards ceremony and presentation of the Windermere Cup Trophy at the video board near the finish line.

Admission to the event is free. Viewing is available on the shores of the Montlake Cut, or by boats anchored to a log boom in Lake Washington. 

If you have questions about entries or participation please contact Julia Paulsen, [email protected]

If you have any questions about spectating or the log boom, please call UW Event Management at 206-543-2246

****PLEASE NOTE: THIS YEAR THE COACHES AND COXSWAINS MEETING WILL BE IN PERSON ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE. THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT UW, ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL COXSWAINS, A COACH MAY NOT TAKE THEIR PLACE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MEETING WILL RESULTS IN A IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE REGATTA****