Complete Results

SEATTLE, Wash. --- The Portland Pilots got in a final tune-up before next week's West Coast Conference Championships by competing at the prestigious Opening Day Regatta/Windermere Cup, which took place on a picture-perfect Saturday on Lake Washington near the UW campus. The Pilots raced both their varsity four and varsity eight at the event regatta.
 
The varsity eight had a solid showing on Lake Washington, finishing only behind the host Huskies. The Pilots posted a time of 7:05.059 to finish ahead of both Seattle and Western Washington. Nationally-ranked Washington took the top spot with a time of 6:50.875.
 
Washington also won the varsity four event, with the Pilots covering the course in 8:21.097.
 
"It felt like we had a little pause in the race season with final exams, so we were excited to be at Opening Day and in a competitive and festive atmosphere," Portland head coach Pasha Spencer said. "We couldn't have asked for better conditions and competition, and we're looking forward to the WCC's."

More than 800 rowers compete in this prestigious event, which also included Seattle Yacht Club's Opening Day Boat Parade. The 2,000 meter course starts in Union Bay and finishes in the famous Montlake Cut.
 
Next weekend the Pilots will head to Lake Natoma near Sacramento, Calif., for the 2016 WCC Championships.
 
Opening Day Regatta/Windermere Cup Results
Varsity Eight
1. Washington, 6:50.875
2. Portland, 7:05.059
3. Seattle, 7:14.673
4. Western Washington, 7:35.119
 
Varsity Four
1. Washington, 7:20.502
2. San Diego, 7:36.197
3. Victoria, 7:42.553
4. Portland, 8:21.097
 
Portland Lineups
Varsity Eight: Kelsey Kincaid (coxswain), Maggie Keller, Megan Delpozzi, Molly Templin, Bridget Sloat, Lauren Reid, Veronica Nicacio, Brianne Zyblicki, Melanie Martinell.
 
Varsity Four:  Kristen Garcia (coxswain), Lily Kristjanson, Celina Perez, Olivia Sanchez, Maddy Bettinger-Lobash.