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PBC Sweep Programs


Men's Sweeps

The PBC men's competitive sweep program started in 2001 and has seen impressive race results ever since. Training is structured to produce nationally-competitive crews in the master's, senior, and open club categories.

The team includes men aged 24 to 65 years old. Training is in 8+ and 4+ on weekday mornings during the spring, summer, and fall. A complete program of ergs, exercises, stairs, and weights fills the winter months.

The team participates in several major regattas during the summer and fall. Races include USRowing Club Nationals, Masters Nationals, Masters Worlds, and Canadian Henley as well as the Head of the Charles Regatta and the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.

Recent significant results include:

  • 2011 Masters Nationals – Gold: Hwt A4+, Hwt B4+, Hwt C4+, Hwt D4+, Club A4+, Club B4+, Club C4+, Club D4+, Hwt A8+, Hwt B8+, Hwt C8+, Club C8+, Club D8+, Hwt D2-, Overall Men's Team Points Winner
  • 2010 Head of the Charles – 7th Masters 8
  • 2010 FISA Masters Worlds – Gold: A4+, C4-
  • 2010 Masters Nationals – Gold Club D4+, Club B4+, Club C8+, B8+, Club D8+
  • 2010 Henley Royal Regatta – Thames Challenge Cup Semifinals (Club 8)
  • 2009 Head of the Charles – 5th Masters 8
  • 2009 Masters Nationals – Gold AA4+, A8+, Club B8+
  • 2008 Head of the Charles – 5th Masters 8
  • 2008 Masters Nationals – Gold A4+, B4+, C4+, Club A4+, Club B4+
  • Countless 2nd and 3rd place finishes and wins at regional regattas.

Experienced rowers and coxswains interested in joining this team, please send an email to mensweep@potomacboatclub.org. Please include a brief summary of your rowing experience, age, erg scores, height, weight, and any goals you may have for rowing with us.


Here is a sampling of team photographs:


2011 Masters Nationals, Oklahoma City


Head of the Charles


Masters' Nationals


Royal Canadian Henley


Stonewall Regatta


FISA Worlds B4-