The First Diamond State Regatta (DSMR) was held August 4th, 1991. Approximately three hundred rowers competed in thirty five events. The actual length of the course, determined by the distance between the starting platforms and Rodney Point across from the campus, measured 1073 meters. Nobody seemed to mind the extra 73 meters.

By 2006, the Regatta had swelled to almost one hundred heats all held on a busy Sunday from 8:15 am to 6 pm. Over one thousand rowers representing over fifty rowing organizations participated. The regatta has since moved to a more relaxed two-day event, hosted by the Wilmington Rowing Center.

Many thanks to WRC for supporting SRN’s 3rd SUVIVOR ROW of 2024.

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