The Colombo Rowing Club (CRC) will be holding the Opening Regatta 2013 on June 7th and 8th.
The CRC has under its membership 12 institutions with over 350 oarsmen and oarswomen of novice, intermediary and senior levels with many of them expected to compete in this year’s regatta. Throughout the year the CRC hosts 7 regattas and is one of the oldest affiliate members of the Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka (ARASL).
During the Opening Regatta the following events will be held at the CRC premises located at the edge of the Beira Lake.
| Wardrop Sculls | Single Sculls | Men’s |
| Herman Sirimanne | Single Sculls | Men’s |
| Stubb’s Quaich | Coxless Pairs | Men’s |
| Rcyc | Coxless Pairs | Men’s |
| V A Julius | Coxless Pairs | Men’s |
| Cyraine Cup | Coxless Pairs | Female |
| Hms Enterprise | Coxed Fours | Men’s |
| Harry Creasy | Coxed Fours | Men’s |
As a one of the most prestigious and active clubs in the country, promoting rowing as a sport as well as a way of improving social interaction and building up fellowship has been the main focus of the CRC since its inception in 1864. The Rowing club will be celebrating the 150th year in the year 2014 and many exciting events are planned apart from the present activity in the club.
Some Highlights from the last 12 months
1. ARAE – Manila
Men
Mackillon Scull – Sajeev De Silva – 3rd consecutive time winner
Double scull – Sajeev De Silva and Shehan Muthugala – 3rd time consecutive time winner
Women
Double scull – winner – Subashini Kularathne and Ishika de silva
Scull – runner up – Ishika De silva
2. Sri Lanka Nationals
Mens – overall winner
Scull Gold Sajeev De Silva – 4th time in a row winner – new record
Silver Shehan Muthugala
Double scull Gold Sajeev de Silva and Shehan Muthugala
Women – Overall winner
Scull Gold Ishika De Silva
Silver Samakya Gajanayake
Double Scull Gold Subashini Kularahne and Ishika De Silva
3. Madras – Colombo Regatta
For the second time in history the Colombo Team won the Men’s Overall in Madras
