Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta
The Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta honors the spirit of Bill Braxton, a Marietta College student whose Lighweight 8 crew went undefeated and won the Dad Vail Regatta in 1973. Later that year, Bill's life was cut short by a fatal car accident.
The Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta stands for the selfless dedication of the true oarsman, one who holds the true spirit of competition as a healthy, integral
part of life.
As the final regatta of the season, one never knows quite what to expect. Rowers have alternately competed in slush and snow, in rain, and under sunny skies. In one year rowers may wear long underwear and pogies; in the next they may row in t-shirts.
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Location: 334 S. Post Road, Mercer Lake,
Mercer County, West Windsor, NJ 08550
All are spring races 2000 meters except for High School novice races which are 1500 meters, on 6 lanes
Rowers Drop-off Zone
On Paxson Avenue, at the corner of the September 11 Memorial. Map
Spectators Parking
Parking is available near the race course for $10 a car. Cricket Pitch 1, West Windsor NJ 08550
Cold Weather Policy
When air and water temperature combined is lower than 90 degrees, a committee formed of the Chief Referee, a PNRA representative and a Frostbite/Braxton representative will meet to determine the safety concerns for holding races. At the minimum, there will be additional marshalling launches placed in the warmup and cooldown areas to minimize risk for small boats.
Hospitality
We Need Your Help to Support our Rowers
Please SIGN UP and text the hospitality co-chairs to obtain the trailer's lock code
Julia 484-645-2087
Monica 484-995-4752
Natasha 212-300-5937
The chuckwagon is parked in the parking lot of Radnor Memorial Field - map attached​