Long Beach State swept by local rivals UCSB & UCI last weekend during Beach Crew’s First Annual Long Beach Fall Classic Regatta. The 5000 meter course consisted of a run down Marine Stadium and once around Naples Island.

It was a beautiful sunny morning in Long Beach with no wind and flat water. The men’s novice team celebrated their victory with a head race time of 16:01, followed by UCI A (17:11), UCI B (19:20), & UCI C (19:21). The Women’s Varsity 8+ event was a close call with The Beach falling a second behind at 17.08.36 to UCI at 17.07.23. The Beach conquered three out of five sprints in the Women’s Novice 8+ event to UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine on a modified course. UC Santa Barbara celebrated the other two heats.

“We’re happy with the results,” said Crew coach Brian Counter.  “It gives us hope for the rest of the year.” 

Afterward there was a pancake breakfast fundraiser, which brought in several hundred dollars for the program.

You can catch Beach Crew in action next on December 6^th for a morning of fun, during their Friends & Family Row—members of the team will be giving lessons to interested parties. The day will begin at the Pete Archer Rowing Center at 8:30am.