Seven wins to open World Rowing Cup II! 🤩 The U.S. kicked off racing in Plovdiv with victories from: ⭐️ Jacob Plihal (M1x) ⭐️ Grace Joyce (W1x) ⭐️ Sam Sullivan and Nathan Phelps (M2-) ⭐️ Kate Knifton and Teal Cohen (W2-) ⭐️ Lauren O’Connor and Kristi Wagner (W2x) ⭐️ Etta Carpender, Azja Czajkowski, Mia Levy, and Alexandria Vallancey-Martinson (W4-) ⭐️ Emily Kallfelz, Sophia Vitas, Evan Park, and ⭐️ Isa Darvin (W4x). Additional crews advancing through the opening day included Sam Melvin (M1x), Peter Chatain and Gus Rodriguez (M2-), Regina Salmons and Molly Bruggeman (W2-), and Cedar Cunningham and James Wright (M2x). Racing continues tomorrow with semifinals and the first appearances of the men's and women's eights. 💪🇺🇸

Day 2 is here at the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships 🔥 Every stroke matters. Every second counts. Follow along on Overnght as the nation’s top youth rowers continue their pursuit of national titles at Nathan Benderson Park. 🚣‍♀️🇺🇸

USRowing and Broadridge Financial Solutions have teamed up with 776BC to launch a first-of-its-kind jersey collaboration ahead of the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships. 🚣⚽️ This first-of-its-kind sponsorship activation for USRowing blends the energy of international sport culture with the spirit of the rowing community, while celebrating the arrival of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup in the United States this summer. The limited-edition jersey will debut at Youth Nationals and be available in limited quantities onsite at Nathan Benderson Park. Pre-orders are also open through the 776BC website throughout the Youth National Championships event, closing at the end of the day on Sunday, June 14. Get yours before they're gone ➡️ 776bc.com/collections/usrowi…

The road to Duisburg starts now. 🇺🇸 USRowing has invited 57 athletes to the 2026 Under 23 National Team Selection Camp, where they will compete for spots on the boats that will represent the United States at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships this July in Duisburg, Germany. Twelve athletes return from last year’s U23 World Championships team, joined by four athletes who represented the United States at the 2025 World Rowing Under 19 Championships. Under the leadership of Head Coach Sergio Espinoza, the U23 program looks to build on the momentum of 2025, highlighted by the men’s four capturing the first-ever U.S. gold medal in the event at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships.

USRowing is now accepting nominations for the Northeast Regional Representative seat on the Board of Directors. This special election will fill the current term through February 2029 and provides Northeast Region members the opportunity to elect their representative on the Board. 🗓️ Nomination deadline: June 22, 2026 🗳️ Voting opens: July 13, 2026 ✅ Term begins: August 1, 2026 Eligible candidates must be USRowing members and complete all SafeSport requirements prior to running for office. Learn more about the position, election timeline, eligibility requirements, and access nomination materials ➡️ usrowing.org/governance/elec…

USRowing has appointed Robert Zagunis as an At-Large member of the Board of Directors. Zagunis brings extensive experience in rowing, nonprofit governance, and finance. He will serve through February 2027. USRowing will also send a call nominations on June 8 for a special election to fill the Northeast Regional Representative seat through February 2029. More ➡️ usrowing.org/news/board-appo…

📢 Coach, this one’s for you. Register for and complete any eligible USRowing Level 2 Summer 2026 Coaching Certification course and you’ll be automatically entered to win a full registration fee refund. 🤩 Three winners will be selected at random 🗓️ Drawing takes place August 15 Take the next step in your coaching journey and you could earn your certification for free. Learn more and register today ➡️ usrowing.org/the-launch/coac…

🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships! Join us June 11–14 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida, as the nation's top youth rowers race for national titles. Experience four days of elite competition, expanded spectator amenities, exciting fan experiences, and unforgettable moments on and off the water. Secure your spot today ➡️ showpass.com/2026-usrowing-y…

We are looking for stories for Youth Nationals coverage on social media, the broadcast, and news stories. We’re looking for stories of perseverance, teamwork, growth, and the people behind the journey. If your crew has a story worth sharing, we’d love to hear it! Submit your story ➡️ jotform.com/form/26132548583…

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸 We remember. We honor. We thank you.

USRowing Board Leadership Update

All eyes on the Central & Southwest Youth Championships 👀 Tune in live on Overnght and follow the action from start to finish.

Championship racing starts NOW. The Central & Southwest Youth Championships are underway! Watch every stroke live on Overnght.
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Stay in the loop! 📲 Sign up for Youth Series text alerts by texting the event hashtag to get race updates, schedules, results, and important announcements sent straight to your phone so you never miss a moment.

Podium Day showed exactly what this community is capable of. 🇺🇸 Because of you, we exceeded 250 donors, unlocking the full $25,000 in matching funds. A special thank you to the USRowing Board for making this match possible and helping drive the impact even further. Every show of support pushes our athletes one step closer to the podium. Every contribution helps us have more moments like this. 💙 Thank you for going ALL IN.

It’s Podium Day! 🇺🇸 ALL IN takes all of us, and today it goes even further. Every 50 donors unlocks $5,000 in matching funds, up to $25,000. 100% of every donation goes directly to our U.S. National Teams. One day. Real impact. Let’s unlock it all. Make a donation ➡️ give.usrowing.org/campaign/7…

Tomorrow, we rally behind the athletes who give everything in pursuit of the podium. 🇺🇸 Podium Day is more than a fundraiser, it’s a statement of belief in the relentless pursuit of excellence. ALL IN TAKES ALL OF US. Donate tomorrow!

Take the next step on the Paralympic Pathway 🇺🇸 The Para Development Camp–Canadian Henley is built for athletes in PR1, PR2, and PR3 looking to gain international racing experience and elevate their performance. 🗓 August 2–9, 2026 📝 Applications open April 27 (USRowing Member Portal) ⏳ Applications close June 10 📩 Invitations sent by June 30 This camp wraps with racing at the Royal Canadian Henley and includes direct consultation with USRowing Para High Performance coaches on your next steps.

Over 60 rowing organizations across the country have signed up for the first-ever Return to Rowing Day this May. 🙌 Coaches and clubs are encouraged to reach out to former rowers and help spread the word, whether they’ve been away for a few years or a few decades. A map of participating organizations is available to help connect rowers with clubs in their area. Details ➡️ usrowing.org/return-to-rowin…

Episode 1 of All Oar Nothing is OUT NOW 🎙️ Anne Warner x Mia Levy Two Yale athletes. Two generations. From the fight for equality to today’s National Team—this is the legacy of women’s rowing. Stream via: YouTube ➡️ youtu.be/tpMfDb-0Rgk?si=Gw7H… Spotify ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/5m7… Apple Podcast ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…