{"id":2232,"date":"2017-11-09T13:11:42","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T17:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aig.alumni.virginia.edu\/virginiarowing\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2021-05-27T10:39:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T14:39:34","slug":"2232","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/virginiarowing\/2017\/11\/09\/2232\/","title":{"rendered":"VRA Wraps Up Fall Season In Indianapolis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear VRA Family,<\/span><\/h2>\n

This past weekend we were in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 2nd<\/sup> Annual Bald Eagle Collegiate Invitational; despite our previous plans to never return after last year had unbeatably perfect weather. We brought a whole fleet of boats, with most of the team double racing in both eights and small boats. I am happy to report it was a successful weekend racing with our friends in the Midwest for our last fall regatta of the year.<\/p>\n

Racing took place at Eagle Creek Park, where Virginia\u2019s own Kevin Sauer built the spring-racing buoyed course. Unlike most head races, the course was a straight 4.25km passing through a bridge about halfway through. Total we raced 6 eights, 6 fours, and 8 pairs throughout the day.<\/p>\n

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2017 Bald Eagle Invitational Regatta in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Frosh Eights (2nd<\/sup>, 3rd<\/sup>, 5th<\/sup>\u00a0of 23 total entries)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

With numbers up from last year\u2019s two novice eights, we fielded three semi-stacked eights of rookies who competed against 20 other entries over three different races (A, B, C). The \u2018A\u2019 eight was closer on Wisconsin\u2019s heels than expected, finishing only 4 seconds behind with a time of 14:25.6 for silver. The rookies were particularly excited to defeat the siblings of two of our current team members who are novices at Michigan this year. The \u2018B\u2019 eight took home bronze with a time 15:10.5, finishing less than a second behind Michigan. The \u2018C\u2019 eight finished in a time of 16:20.2, bringing home 5th<\/sup> place and got to witness one of Michigan\u2019s Frosh eights flipping after they had crossed the finish line.<\/p>\n

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One of the Frosh eights enjoying their medals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Frosh Fours (2nd<\/sup>, 5th<\/sup> of 24 entries)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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The V8 Bow Pair comes out on top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some of the top first years had the opportunity to race in two fours in the afternoon. They rowed very well considering they\u2019ve only spent time together in eights so far this season. The \u2018A\u2019 four brought home silver with a time of 15:36.8. They are some of the only guys that finished ahead of Wisconsin in any event of the day but, they unfortunately finished behind Michigan by about one second. The \u2018B\u2019 four finished with a time of 16:21.8 securing a very respectable 5th<\/sup> place.<\/p>\n

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Varsity Pairs (1st<\/sup>, 2nd<\/sup>, 4th<\/sup>, 5th<\/sup> of 21 entries)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The V8 started the day off with racing in pairs. It was similar to watching a demolition derby as the field of 21 pairs made their way down the race course, or attempted to at least. Our \u2018A\u2019 entry have been practicing to avenge last year\u2019s lost to Michigan in the pair at this race. Unfortunately, they met a foam pylon near the bridge and lost enough time to be out of medal contention. The next several pairs, including Michigan who was close on their heels, also tangled with the pylon and had significant trouble getting through the bridge. Despite their struggles, they finished 4th<\/sup> with a time of 16:49.1\u2014behind other UVA pairs and one pair from Minnesota who snuck in for bronze. However, in a bittersweet turn of events, they did still finish 33 seconds ahead of Michigan\u2019s fastest pair.<\/p>\n

Following the initial mayhem, the rest of the field, spread across every available bit of water, zig-zagged haphazardly towards the finish line–nearly taking out boats warming up and an official\u2019s launch. The \u2018B\u2019 pair bobbed and weaved their way through the middle of the mess fairly well, finishing in 16:22.2 and securing silver medals. Sadly, the \u2018C\u2019 pair got seriously hindered by getting stuck behind some slow moving boats with terrible steering which led them to finish 5th<\/sup> with a time of 17:13.1.<\/p>\n

Last but not least, the \u2018D\u2019 pair took home gold and a highly coveted Eagle trophy, having beaten the rest of the field simply by not botching anything too badly. They simply kept plugging away at it and steered fairly well, managing to stay avoid foam pilings and a flipped crew by staying in the middle of the course \u2013 kind of what you expect from the V8 bow pair\u2026 They finished with a time of 16:14.1.<\/p>\n

“Anyone can win the eight, but the pair, the pair is a true measure of a coach’s skill” -Al Acosta, head coach Cal women’s rowing\u00a0<\/em>*In full disclosure, the pairs weren’t coached or practiced…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The coveted Eagle Trophy, along with other hardware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Varsity Fours (7th<\/sup>, 5th<\/sup>, 13th<\/sup>, 15th<\/sup>\u00a0of 34 total entries)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The 2V8 and 3V8 had fun breaking down to race in 4 fours in the late morning. They raced thrown together line-ups and did quite well considering their only practice was on the way to the start line. It was a nice mental break from the eights which we\u2019ve been racing\/rowing most of the season.<\/p>\n

The \u2018A\u2019 four placed 7th<\/sup> with a time of 15:42.5. The \u2018B\u2019 four managed to swing together and finished in a time of 15:32.7 and secured 5th<\/sup> place within its field. The \u2018C\u2019 four completed the race in 16:16.0 and placed 13th<\/sup> and the \u2018D\u2019 four placed closely behind at 15th<\/sup> with a time of 16:29.7.<\/p>\n

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Varsity Eights (5th<\/sup>, 2nd<\/sup>, 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0of 28 total entries)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The 3V eight placed 5th<\/sup> with a time of 14:43.7. The 2V eight placed 2nd<\/sup> behind Wisconsin with a time of 14:00.1. The V8 also finished second .4 seconds behind Wisconsin with a time of 13:17.4 and ahead of Michigan by 27 seconds.<\/p>\n

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All in all we had a great weekend in the Hoosier State thanks to our hosts Cheryl and Bob Hastings!<\/p>\n

We hope to see everyone in town this weekend for Class Day Races and the Alumni BBQ! You can see the full schedule here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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