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Rowers NOTE NEW DEPARTURE TIME: Our bus will leave Tampa Prep on Sunday, October 11 at 6:45 AM. Please arrive by 6:30 AM. We are only attending on Sunday.
The 2026 Oktoberfest Featuring the Benderson Chase is a premier two-day youth rowing and adult dragon boat regatta held annually at Nathan Benderson Park in partnership with Sarasota Crew, Visit Sarasota County, and Nathan Benderson Park. Read more about the event here >
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for families and atletes at the tent but rowers in early races should plan to eat at home.
Families:
Parents are encouraged to watch from the team tent. We’ll have food and beverages available. Bring your own foldable chairs!
Athletes:
Our bus will leave Tampa Prep on Sunday, October 11 at 6:45 AM. Please arrive by 6:30 AM.
Eat breakfast at home if you have an early race!
Attire: Please wear a uni or, if you don't have one, a red Tampa Prep shirt. If you don't have a uni make sure you are wearing spandex and a hat.
What to bring: Plenty of water/gatorade, and sunscreen. Food and snacks will be provided.
Where is the race? At Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.
Where should parents watch? Parents are encouraged to watch from the team tent. We’ll have food and beverages available. Bring your own foldable chairs!