Saugatuck Rowing Club of Westport took the most wins in the just completed 2013 USRowing Masters National Championships in Sarasota, Fla.
Saugatuck Rowing Club members celebrate their victories in Sarasota, Fla.. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
The club won the top team points trophy with 638 points, including 20 gold, 26 silver and 9 bronze medals.
Potomac Boat Club finished in second with 496 points and 20 gold medals and Capital Rowing Club in third with 467 points and 11 gold medals.
“Winning the points trophy makes me feel great,” said commodore of Saugatuck Rowing Club Susan Schmidt.
“For us to come here, it’s a stretch. We had to come a long way and travel with our boats and we’re very fortunate to have a group of 45 very dedicated rowers who wanted to come and put together some races. I’m so proud.”
Throughout the racecourse during the four-day masters nationals, which ended Sunday, small teams and big teams stood together to prove their hard work over the season.
