RegattaCentral

Although the lake can accommodate a 2,000 m course (see bottom of page), the lake is surrounded by residential cabins and the only public viewing location is at the WDFW boat ramp. By using only the wide, western portion of the lake, the course can be brought closer to the viewing area with better sightlines over the majority of the course. 

Here is the 1,000 m course.

The picture below shows the WDFW lot from the launching dock. The existing dock is too high to launch rowing shells from, so we will have a floating dock tied to the left of the dock in this picture. The boat ramp will need to remain usable to the public during the regatta. Trailer parking and spectator parking will be on the grassy area between the houses and the roadway.

Most teams and spectators would be in the WDFW-owned boat ramp lot. Adventure Passes are required.

​Here is the view from the location marked "Finish Line Referees," looking straight across the lake.

Looking to 2026 and beyond

Lake Sutherland is long enough to contain a 2,000 m racecourse. As the greater rowing community becomes familiar with the lake, we would certainly entertain hosting a 2,000 m race. Many of the cabins surrounding the lake are available as vacation rentals in early spring. It seems like an annual race held on the same weekend as the San Diego Crew Classic each year would work well for youth and masters rowers on Vancouver Island and Washington.