It was a short regatta of eight events with no out-of-town entries, an indication that crews were not prepared for an earlier opening than usual.

The major event, the varsity eight, was won by coach Dave Krmpotich's Monsignor Bonner crew in a repeat of last year's opening triumph. The Bonner oarsmen won by 1_3/4 lengths over St. Joseph's Prep A, with St. Joseph's Prep B third, LaSalle fourth, and Father Judge fifth.

Bonner's time for the 1,500-meter course was fast -- 4 minutes, 11.30 seconds -- with the help of a tailwind.
The results
Novice eight: 1, St. Joseph's Prep B; 2, St. Joseph's A; 3, Judge; 4, St.Joseph's. 5:07.4.

Freshman eight: 1, St. Joseph's A; 2, Judge; 3, LaSalle. 4:52.8.

Lightweight four: 1, LaSalle; 2, Judge; 2, LaSalle Junior Varsity. 5:12.9.

Junior varsity eight: 1, St. Joseph's; 2, LaSalle; 3, North Catholic; 4 Judge. 4:26.68.

Lightweight eight: 1, LaSalle; 2, St. Joseph's. 4:36.50.

Varsity four: 1, St. Joseph's A; 2, St. Joseph's B; 3, LaSalle; 4, 4, Bonner; 5, Bonner lightweight four. 4:42.40.

Varsity eight: 1, Bonner; 2, St. Joseph's A; 3, St. Joseph's B; 4, LaSalle; 5, Judge. 4:11.30.