The 2025 George Alexandru Memorial Sarasota Invitational is hosted by the Sarasota County Rowing Club and is a USRowing Sanctioned Regatta. Learn more on Regatta Central.

When: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Where: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir., Sarasota, FL 34235

Student-Athlete Arrival Time: All student-athletes must arrive at the trailer by 6:30 AM. ***UPDATE: Drop-off/pick-up only available at the parking area by Homewood Suites. Only buses are allowed on the Island. Plan accordingly to arrive at the boat trailer at 6:30 AM. Here is a map showing the location of the parking lots. Student-athletes are required to wear their unisuit.

Parking: The parking fee is $10 cash per car.  Due to the Circus, parking for both participants and spectators has to be off-island, near the new Mote Aquarium (under construction) to the northwest of the island and by the Homewood Suites hotel (both in easy walking distance).  There will be signage at both locations. The Homewood lot is approached when heading south on N. Cattleman Rd just before turning east towards the finish tower; the Mote lot is accessed when heading NW on N. Cattleman Rd, just past the playground area (at the finish line) of the Park.

Here is a map showing the location of the parking lots.

***There is no formal crosswalk from the north side of Cattleman Road (where the Mote parking is located) to the south side where you can walk to the course.  It would be best to walk up the slight hill until you are opposite the tower and can see traffic coming in both directions, before crossing. Alternatively, the Homewood Suites field is already on the south side of Cattleman Road, so no crossing is needed.

Boat Assignments: Boat lineups can be found here, and will be updated by the coaches closer to the event. Race times may change without notice.

Sarasota Invitational Regatta Photos: We have an archive of regatta and team event photos of over 10 years, and it can only continue with contributions from our parents and student-athletes. Additionally, we use the images in the Awards Banquet slideshow! Upload photos from the Sarasota Invitational Regatta to this folder.

Club Volunteers: The success of this regatta depends on parent volunteers! A volunteer sign-up will be available closer to the regatta. 

• Please visit this link for more information about club families' required volunteer hours.
• To review HHSRC's Participation Policy, please go here.
• Please self report your hours after the event here.

***Host Volunteers:  Regatta host volunteer opportunities will be available closer to the regatta. Hours volunteered for the regatta host count toward your volunteer hour commitment.

TeamSnap App: A reminder, as stated in the participation policy you signed, student-athletes and parents will be expected to use only HHSRC platforms, which are TeamSnap and Remind, for official team communications. Look to TeamSnap especially on Regatta days, to ask or answer questions, and receive race updates. Now is a good time to double-check your account and ensure your contact information is correct.

What to Bring, What to Know:  Look for the team hospitality trailer, and team flag! Bring your own chairs, a hat, binoculars, sunscreen, bug spray, and wear your best crew t-shirt! For a more complete list of what to bring, refer to this page https://www.hhsrowingclub.org/regatta-information/

All parents, family, and fans who would like to eat HHSRC Hospitality food ($15 for a hot breakfast and hot lunch). Please pay HERE by Friday, February 14th. Student-athletes' food is included in the membership dues.