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The Benderson Chase! Race one of the most unique, fun courses in the country AND come enjoy the festivities that go along with it. Formally known at the Head of the 941, Nathan Benderson Park is partnering to grow this race and make it the most popular fall race in the country. Once you experience the race course, you'll only want to come back! NEW this year, the first annual Sarasota Oktoberfest will be happening on Saturday October 12th during racing!  Bring family and friends out to catch the action of the Benderson Chase while ringing in the Fall season with food, drinks, games, and more! Click here for more details: Sarasota Oktoberfest Eventbrite

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This year the regatta will again take place over two days so that we can maximize the number of events in which each athlete may participate. Events will be offered in U15, U17, U19, U23, Open, and Masters (A-K), sweeping and sculling.

The regatta will return to Nathan Benderson Park and run on its familiar and exciting course, providing an opportunity for coxswains to show off their skills around the Joker.

Coxswain video of 2022's course: Winter Park

Our early registration is open until August 31st. We will be running normal registration until October 2nd, and late registration until October 9th.

We look forward to seeing you at the Benderson Chase!

Sincerely,

Steve McCarthy, Regatta Director

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The few quick notes:

- We will keep registration and packet pickup to a minimum as is our custom. We can provide parking passes to shell trailer tow vehicles.

- The island will open for trailers at on Friday. If you know when you will be arriving with your trailer, please let me know so I can assign you the best spot. We need to make sure we have space available for trailers arriving on Saturday.

- There will be a practice window from 12-5pm on Friday by reservation only. You must have a coach drive a safety launch if you wish to practice.

Maps:

Traffic Pattern

Island Map

Waivers:

This season, FSRA-insured regattas will only use the NOARA portal. Instruct your athletes/parents to sign here: https://www.noara.org/fsra.php

Coaches and regatta directors can check compliance here: https://www.noara.org/fl-group/index.php

Brett has sent out the username and password.

U15/U13/U11/U9 1x Event

We are excited to offer a singles event for our youngest competitors on a shortened course. Athletes in the U15 1x event will race from the beach, around the end of the attenuator, and back through the finish line.

Middle School Events

In the event of high wind, the Middle School eights, fours, quads may run a shortened course.

Friday October 11th - Trailer Arrival, Practice Window, Regatta Support

Trailers can arrive at Nathan Benderson Park on Friday, October 11. Practice will be available between 12:00pm and 5:00pm by reservation only. You must have a coach drive a safety launch if you wish to practice.

There will be no regatta support available on the island after 5pm on Friday. All teams must be off the water and leaving the site by 5pm.

Equipment Rental

Please contact the following for equipment rental at the regatta:

Wintech/King - [email protected]

Hudson - [email protected]

Vespoli - [email protected]

Other inquiries - [email protected]