CAMDEN — Megunticook Rowing will host the Dirigo Sprints on Saturday, May 25 on Megunticook Lake. Racing starts at 8:30 a.m. Last race is at 12 p.m.

“Dirigo Sprints wraps up the fast and furious spring racing season for the Megunticook Rowing team,” said Megunticook Rowing, in a news release. 

This event began several years ago to bring as many rowing teams together to battle it out on the water for the title and trophy. Defending champions Maine Coast Rowing Association of Brunswick will be defending their title. Waynflete of Portland and Neponset Rowing Club from Milton, Massachusetts will also participate.

“These clubs have been competing against each other all month adds to the excitement and anticipation of this final spring regatta,” said M.R.

For Megunticook Rowing seniors Flora Gurdon, Tanner Carson and Sophia Howell this is their last regatta wearing the Megunticook Rowing kit. 

Summer programs will be starting soon for all levels. For more information about rowing with Megunticook Rowing email: row@megunticookrowing.org

Megunticook Rowing is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The mission of Megunticook Rowing is to strengthen minds, bodies, and community through rowing. Since Megunticook Rowing’s inception, hundreds of rowers have enjoyed getting on the water with us. We continue to realize the dream of our founders, value the significance of our stewardship of Megunticook Lake, and appreciate the lifelong benefits of rowing.

Megunticook Rowing thanks the following sponsors: 16 Bayview, Accent Painting, Adventure Advertising, American Flatbread, Artisan Boatworks, BayView Collection, Camden Classics Cup, Camden Coast Real Estate, Camden Real Estate, Cascade Foundation, Jo-Ann Cook LCSW, Down East Magazine, Grand Harbor Inn, Hamilton Marine, Lord Camden Inn, Lyman-Morse, Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Maine Coast Orthodontics.