2024 Event Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 racing schedule !

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The very first competitive rowing (and paddling) races in the United States began in Philadelphia on the Schuylkill River (around 1835!), and the Schuylkill River National Course has been playing host to many of the nation’s (and world’s) largest regattas ever since.  Most regattas and races are free and open to the public (although Kelly Drive closures will require off-site parking), so we welcome everyone to come down and check out the races after reviewing the schedule below.  For specific questions about each event, please contact the listed “Host” organizations and/or check out their websites.

NOTE TO EVENT ORGANIZERS: Racing and events (of any type) on the Schuylkill River require permits from the PA Fish & Boat Commission and/or permission from the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia.  Permission from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for launching events onto the river from Fairmount Park land is also required.

The calendar for such racing is cooperatively coordinated by the programs, clubs, and other users on the river.  For additional information or questions about this schedule, please contact BONNIE MUELLER, Commodore of the Schuylkill Navy by completing the form below.

The events listed below represent an evolving list; Check back frequently for updates.

The 2000 m National Course from the Starting Line through turn below Columbia Bridge is closed to other rowing/paddling traffic during these posted times*.  Please coordinate practices and other activity accordingly. (*This closure is extended the length of the race course for Head Races and May Championship Regattas).

Upcoming 2024 Schuylkill River Events

January 28: Main Line Slide (Hybrid: In-Person and Virtual). Host: Lower Merion Crew.  

February 10: Center City Clam.  Host: Drexel Rowing

March 7: Boathouse Row Re-Lighting. Fairmount Park Conservancy, Phila Parks & Recreation, Schuylkill Navy

March 9: College Match Race: Host: St. Joseph’s University Women (w/ Delaware).  Time: 10 am-12 pm

March 17: 1st Flick-Horvat Regatta. Host: Phila Scholastic Rowing Association. Time: 9:00-4:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM.

March 23: College Match Race: Host: St. Joseph’s University Men & Women (Jesuit Invitational). Time: 11:00-3:00 pm.

March 24: 2nd Flick-Horvat Regatta. Host: Phila Scholastic Rowing Association. Time: 8:00-5:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM

April 7: 3rd Flick-Horvat Regatta. Host: Phila Scholastic Rowing Association. Time: 8:00-5:30 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM.

April 14: 4th Flick-Horvat Regatta. Host: Phila Scholastic Rowing Association. Time: 8:00-5:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM.

April 20: Kerr Cup. Host: Drexel. Time: 8:00 am – 5 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM.

April 21: 5th Flick-Horvat Regatta. Host: Phila Scholastic Rowing Association. Time: 8:00-5:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM.

April 27: College Match Race. Host: St. Joe’s U M&W (Bergen/Kelly Cups). Final Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm

May 4: College Match Race. Host: St. Joe’s U W (v U Delaware). Final Time: 8:30 am – 9:30 am

May 4-5: Philadelphia City Championships. Host: Phila Scholastic Rowing Association. Time: 8:00-5:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM & OVERNIGHT.

May 16-18: Schuylkill Navy’s Stotesbury Cup Regatta. Host: Schuylkill Navy. Time: Fri& Sat, 8:00-6:00 pm. (Clear Launching Area and Race Course above Girard by 7:15 am).  KELLY DRIVE CLOSED THURSDAY AT 10 AM AND OVERNIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY.

June 1: Independence Dragon Bat Regatta. Host: Phila Dragon Boat Association. Time: 8:00-6:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM.

June 15: Schuylkill Navy’s Schuylkill Navy Regatta. Host: Schuylkill Navy. Time: 8:00-6:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM.

Jun 29-30 and Jul 1: Schuylkill Navy’s Independence Day Regatta. Host: Schuylkill Navy. Time: 8:00-6:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM AND OVERNIGHT.

Jul 20: Schuylkill Navy’s Philadelphia Youth Regatta. Host: Schuylkill Navy. Time: 8:00-6:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM.

Pending: Quaker City Regatta.  Time: 8:00-6:00 pm.

Sept 14: Bayada Regatta. Host: PA Center for Adapted Sports. Time: 8:00-6:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM.

Oct 12: Navy Day Regatta. Host: St. Joseph’s University. Time: 8:00-6:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM.

Oct 25-27: Head of the Schuylkill Regatta. Host: Head of the Schuylkill. Time: 8:00-6:00 pm. KELLY DRIVE CLOSED AT 6 AM AND OVERNIGHT.

Nov 3: Hidden River Chase. Host: Phila Scholastic Rowing Association. Time: 8:00-6:00 pm.

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