Saugatuck Rowers Winners at Youth Nationals

Westport’s Saugatuck Rowing Club today won the girls 8+ and lightweight girls 8+ races at the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Fla., dominating the national field. Also medaling was Saugatuck’s girls pair, placing third. Saugatuck’s girls second varsity 8+ earned second place in the B final, competing against a group of first-varsity competitors, placing eighth overall. Also competing were a lightweight girls 4+ and a boys quad and lightweight boys double. Saugatuck was widely praised for the depth of talent shown by the club. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo