Event Information: This Annual 13.1 Mile River Race starts

at the Wye Landing on the Wye East

River,

18 miles southeast of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and circumnavigates

around historic Wye

Island a natural preserve.  It is the only 100% “people-powered”

paddle/rowing regatta in the US.  It

features traditional rowing shells with singles, doubles, four-oared and

eight-oared rowing; one and two person kayaking; outrigger canoes, regular

canoes, lorries and special SUP course (3 mile; 6 mile or 13.1 mile).  The regatta is well marked, highly supervised

and timed for those who wish to earn medals. 

The 13.1-mile “half-marathon” is well protected from the Chesapeake Bay’s

open waters and is delightfully scenic.

On

shore, the venue is complete with food and beverage service, vendor tents,

ample field parking, awards and event merchandise.  In its 23^rd year, the event draws

over 500 participants ranging from High School teams and clubs to 80+-year-old

paddlers and rowers coming from a dozen different states.  The regatta draws rowers, canoeists,

and kayakers

from the Mid-Atlantic region to participate in a nature-friendly Chesapeake Bay

“green” event.

Annapolis Rowing Club (ARC) serves as the annual host and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Annapolis, Maryland. We

serve the community and those who

love rowing, and

those who want to learn to row.

We also feature a special cause: Strokes4Survivors.  This special group of cancer survivors receives

special training from ARC and come together and row socially with the equipment,

coaching and training provided by ARC. 

Strokes4Survivors have been featured locally in regional news and

magazine publications.