The Walter Johnson Crew Club, a high school student rowing club in Bethesda Maryland
The Occoquan Chase started in 1993, and has grown in size over the years, with over 300 boats entered this year at the varsity high school, college and masters level. The Occoquan Reservoir at Sandy Run Park is a beautiful natural setting and provides some fantastic racing conditions, following a three-mile gently winding course. Race schedule […]
Varsity boys and girls erg practice. (No novice practice.)
The HOCR attracts crews from across the country and around the world, and is considered one of the most prestigious rowing events of the year. Last year, two WJ Crew varsity four boats rowed at the 50th HOTC in Boston, competing in this regatta against more than 80 other youth crews. Walter Johnson boys are competing this year […]
Meet at the boathouse at 8:45am. We'll be planting trees to protect the water shed with the Friends of Quincy Run. Wear long sleeves and pants and bring water. If you want SSL hours, be sure to bring your form with you.
Auction Committee Meeting to launch this year's Float Our Boat auction. Any and all are welcome to join us in planning this fun night. We need all kinds of talent - creative thinkers, event planners, marketeers, game-makers and rainmakers. Help plan our biggest fundraiser of the year! See WJ Crew listserv for more details and […]
No board meeting tonight, due to parents' meeting/board meeting at special time earlier this month.
The annual Head of the Occoquan (HOTO) claims to be of the largest end-of-season regattas in the United States and one of the most challenging courses in the country, in part because of its sweeping turns. It's held on the Occoquan Reservoir at Sandy Run Regional Park in Virginia, just a 45-minute ride from Bethesda. HOTO is a two-day […]