The Stotesbury Cup Regatta has been held continuously since 1927. Over the years, races and trophies have been added to the regatta, culminating in today’s 31 championship events. What began as a local Philadelphia “Cup Race” quickly evolved into a full-fledged regatta that today endures as the largest high school rowing regatta in the world.
Exceptionally fine crews from all part of the United States and Canada travel to the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia to participate in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta. Over 5,000 competitors meet at the Athletes Village to experience both the spirit of rowing competition as well as the physical challenge of pitting themselves against the very finest crews rowing at the high school level. Their achievements draw a crowd of nearly 10,000 spectators.

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2019 Stotesbury Cup Regatta
(Select Boats Only)
Tentative Itinerary
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Take I-95 North through Wilmington to Philadelphia International Airport and follow signs for Phila Center City via Route I-76 or Schuylkill Expressway
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Take exit, I-76, Schuylkill Expressway, west. This takes you across the Penrose Ave. Bridge across Schuylkill, a.k.a. Route 291.
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As soon as you come down bridge get in left lane, as you will turn left at first light onto 26th Street.
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This will take you directly onto I-76 west. Follow I-76 about 8 miles, past Boathouse Row and the race course.
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Follow I-76 West to exit 340 on the right.
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Take this exit, turn right at foot of exit and get in the left lane as you go over City Avenue Bridge across the Schuylkill River.
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Stay left and follow signs for Kelly Drive.
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The ramp will spiral downwards in a counter-clockwise direction and will merge you onto Kelly Drive, southbound.Be very careful, especially if you are pulling a boat trailer on this tight, descending curve!
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Move to right lane of Kelly Drive after merging at the bottom of the spiral.
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Take Kelly Drive past four traffic lights.
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Continue another 3/4 mile to the Athlete’s Village near the Three Angels.
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OR, continue two miles on Kelly Drive to Boathouse Row and Regatta Headquarters at #4 Boathouse Row.