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The Inaugural Sarasota Invitational on Sat, Feb 27, 2010 was well attended despite colder than expected temperatures and the forecast of probable rain.

We wish to thank all those competitors, coaches, and parents who participated.

Unfortunately, a quick swing in the wind chill factor in the late morning causing an approximate 15 degree drop in ambient temperature made the upper 40's feel like close to 32 degrees.  In the interest of rower safety, racing was immediately halted.  Subsequently, the remainder of the race day needed to be cancelled.

Official Race results for those events which we were able to complete have been posted.  In addition, we have posted separate files for the Men's Masters Singles Overall Fastest Time, and for the Men's and Women's Masters Doubles.  The latter two files were calculated separately due to problems with the Regatta Workbench results calculations.  

All Medals and Trophies for completed events are being mailed this week.

In addition to the Medals awarded per Heat, three events were selected for special recognition via the  Sarasota  Parks  Awards  for  Rowing  Excellence  by virtue of having a larger than average number of competitors.
 
In recognition of outstanding achievement, the  Sarasota County Masters Rowing Club  is pleased to recognize the following individuals for rowing the Fastest Overall Time in these events:

 
SARASOTA PARKS AWARD
Sarasota Invitational 2010
Fastest HS Girls 1X
Taylor  Burdge
Tampa Training Center
Time:  7:13.80
1500 m
(First place out of 12 total participants)

SARASOTA PARKS AWARD
Sarasota Invitational 2010
Fastest HS Boys 1X
Philipp  Petzold
Miami Beach Rowing Club
Time:  6:19.40
1500 m
(First place out of 14 total participants)
 
 
SARASOTA PARKS AWARD
Sarasota Invitational 2010
Fastest Mens Masters 1x
Andrzej Ratajczyk
TEAM  Jacksonville Rowing Club
Time:  4:14.70
1000 m
(First place out of 18 total participants) 
Please note: Masters award is Net Handicap adjusted.

 
In appreciation for their efforts and accomplishments, as a memento of their achievement each of the above individuals is being sent a beautiful  8"  Silver Plated World Bowl Award  which sits atop a Wood Base Pedestal.

CONGRATULATIONS  TO  THESE  THREE  AWARD  WINNERS   AND  TO  ALL  OUR  MEDALISTS.

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FILES FOR OFFICIAL REGATTA RESULTS.  THE  MENS  &  WOMENS  MASTERS 2X  FILE   AND   THE  MENS  MASTERS 1X  OVERALL  FASTEST  TIME  FILE   SUPERCEDE ANY CONTRARY INFORMATION SHOWN IN THE FILE NAMED  "2010 SARASOTA INVITATIONAL RESULTS".