Covered Bridge Regatta

We strongly encourage clubs and schools to bring motor launches and drivers. This has been an incredible help in the past and we need you again this year. We do reimburse for fuel!

We also need volunteers for many jobs before, during and after the regatta. Check out our volunteer sign-up pages to see where you might help - no experience necessary! go to here (CBR) and here (CCBR)

Parking There will be limited parking at Lowell State Park for trailers, large buses, team vans. Due to increased participation, some trailers, etc. must be parked offsite after unloading. Please reserve a parking spot by emailing Ken Jones (or call Ken at 541-912-3689). All other vehicles (including tow vehicles) of participants and spectators must park in the town of Lowell, which is a 10-15 minute walk from the park. A free shuttle bus will run between the park and town on Saturday only. Trailers and boats may be left overnight in the park’s parking lot adjacent to the launch area. The gate will be locked at 9:00 PM each night. The lot will be supervised, but equipment is left at your own risk. We encourage all teams to arrive on Friday to unload boats and equipment and maybe take a practice row. Please stay off the course and in the marked practice area.

Check out the new NO PARKING signs on Pengra Rd. Don't get your car towed. Park in town and ride the free shuttle bus.

Funded in part by a Lane County Tourism Special Projects Grant.

Camping Options

At Lowell Park: There is very limited camping space in Lowell Park. RV-camping is not allowed in the park. Tent camping is allowed only on Friday, April 21st and Saturday April 22nd. Tent camping is limited to the oak grove area. No camping on the beach. No open fires. All campers must secure a camping permit by payment of a $5.00 per-camper per-night Oregon State Park's Camping Fee, payable at www.RegattaCentral.com on the CBR registration page. Permits will be distributed in your team's packet.

Across the Lake: Dexter Shores RVPark / Camping, 39140 Dexter Rd., (541) 937-3711. Visit their website here.

Near I-5:

Deerwood RV Park (mention the regatta for a 15% discount) - click the image for an enlarged view.

Guest Bedrooms available in Lowell (not Bed & Breakfast)

Several families in the town of Lowell have offered low-cost housing near the race course. Accommodations include a private bedroom and breakfast for $75 per person for the first night or $100 for two nights. Contact Ruth George for details (541-937-2078 or RMGeorge513@aol.com).

Examples of rooms:

- Cottage with a full size bed, also has a kitchen and library sitting room

- Queen bedroom in a new home

- RV - Queen bed - bathroom with shower, kitchen with all the amenities, table, couch

- 5th wheel - Queen bed - bathroom with shower, kitchen with all the amenities, table, 2 easy chairs (directly across from the Marina)

Lowell High School

Low-cost lodging for junior teams and their chaperones is available at nearby Lowell High School. Get additional information by emailing Cindi Neet at Lowell School District.

Another CBR-special regatta T-shirt will be available this year.

And for our RAFFLE!:

and:

Wild Birds Unlimited

Big 5

Caddis Fly

Les Schwab

Featured Merchants at the Covered Bridge Regatta

Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be available from:

Moka Shack

Buzz Burgers

(gourmet burgers, wraps, barbeque, chicken strips, etc.)

Rattlesnake BBQ at the Dexter Lake Club

Ed Offchiss Trophy - Senior Men's Single Rowing Trophy

Ed and his wife Cindi moved to Eugene with their two boys, Jesse and Cody, in the summer of 2002. Moving from New Haven, Connecticut, where they had both rowed for years, they chose Eugene in part for the rowing environment and the community. They both joined OAR shortly after arriving. Ed was known by many in the rowing community as he had rowed on both coasts and overseas. He touched many of our lives in the short time we knew him—filling a vacant seat, offering rowing tips and witty comments, or just plain helping out when needed. Ed passed away while racing in Portland’s Row For The Cure in 2003. We all miss Ed and remember him as a good friend and caring team member. The perpetual trophy, presented to the winner of the master men’s single event, is designed by Ed’s son Jesse in collaboration with Eugene artist and OAR member Debbe Cornitius.

Women's Masters single trophy donated by Jurgen Kaschper (Levator Boatworks)

2015 winners: