Monday, October 10, 2011
Head of the Cuyahoga 2011
written by Anne Jane
The Head of the Cuyahoga had a new course this year but it was just as bendy and challenging as in previous years - it started upriver from and ended at the Rivergate Boathouse. Four TRRA teams attended: Beginning Masters (their first race), 2 Day Mixed Masters, Men's Masters and Women's Masters. Thanks to some great rowing by all teams, TRRA beat Western Reserve for the Team Points Total by 1 point!
The weather cooperated and the threat of rain cleared in the early morning leaving behind a generally sunny day. There was plenty of flat open space for trailers, boats and vendors. And for those finishing their racing day early (you know who you are!) there was even an outside Beer Garden.
The course winds through a post-industrial setting, making the row up to the start interesting. But the real appeal of this race, at least for coxswains and small boats, are the three major curves that require steering finesse and strength. The MW placed well in many races and came home with medals in the Masters 2X, Open 2X, Open 1X, Masters 1X and the Masters 8+. Some of these were in small fields but were still deserved.
You can find photos of all teams participating in the Head of the Cuyahoga here.
