Join Us For The 2018 Windermere Cup Weekend!

Posted on by Windermere Eastside

 

Windermere Real Estate and the University of Washington are excited to host the women’s crew from the Dutch National Rowing Team and the men’s crews from Oxford Brookes University and the University of British Columbia as the challengers for the 32nd annual Windermere Cup Regatta on Saturday, May 5th.

Enjoy the annual regatta as part of Seattle’s Opening Day of Boating Season followed by the Seattle Yacht Club’s Opening Day Boat Parade. This year’s regatta will include 23 races featuring athletes ages 14-70.

Schedule of Events

 8:30 – 9:00 am Pick up coffee, scones and find your spot along the Montlake Cut or Bridge for the races.
9:40 am Montlake Bridge closes
10:00 am – Noon Windermere Cup Regatta (22 Races)
10:14 am

 The Battle of the Brave:
Police vs. Fire Department Race
 12:30 – 1:00 pm Windermere Cup and Cascade Cup Award Ceremony (Stage)
 1:00 – 2:30 pm Masters, Collegiate and Junior’s Award Ceremony (Stage)
 3:00 pm Montlake Bridge Opens

More than 800 athletes earn a spot to compete in this prestigious event, which culminates with the women’s and men’s Windermere Cup races. After the races, fans are invited to join the regatta champions for an awards ceremony and presentation of the Windermere Cup Trophy on the stage located near the finish line at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Admission to this event is free. Viewing is available on the shores of the Montlake Cut or by boats anchored to a log boom in Lake Washington.

 

Party On The Cut

$10 Child Admission | $25 General Admission ($30 at the gate)

The boats hit the water Saturday morning but the party begins Friday night! Kick off Windermere Cup weekend at Seattle’s annual party on the Montlake waterfront featuring three live bands: Brian DiJulio & the Love Jacks, The Groove Surfers and SPIKE & THE IMPALERS! Enjoy live music, food vendors, beer garden, lawn games and more Friday, May 4th from 6-10 PM on the northeast shore of the Montlake Cut. All ages are welcome!

Proceeds from the Party on the Cut will establish rowing scholarships for low income youth through the Windermere Foundation.

Download the App!

Looking to find all the information for the 2018 Windermere Cup in one place while you’re on the go? Download the Windermere Cup 2018 App now! You can access the schedule, stay up-to-date on the events, and more. Go to Google Play Store or IOS App Store, download “CrowdCompass AttendeeHub”, then search for “Windermere Cup 18.”