Get Ready for Swiftwater Sprints 2025!

Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Jensen Point, 8900 SW Harbor Drive, Vashon Island, WA 98070

Vashon Island Rowing Club is proud to host the first annual Swiftwater Sprints Regatta, formerly known as the Burton Beach Invitational. With 55 entries and teams traveling in from across the region, Swiftwater Sprints is on track to become one of the largest junior regattas in the Pacific Northwest outside of USRowing’s Northwest Youth Championships.

This regatta is not only a chance for our athletes to race hard and represent their island—it’s a full-day community event celebrating grit, sportsmanship, and the power of teamwork.

Parking & Arrival Info

Please note: No parking is allowed inside Jensen Point Park, except for referees.

Limited parking is available at Camp Burton.
Additional parking can be found along the loop road.
Carpooling and drop-offs are strongly encouraged to ease congestion.

Shuttle Options

Shuttle Info – Making Parking Easier!

Parking at Jensen Point is limited, so we’re thrilled to offer shuttle service to help get you to and from the regatta with less stress.

Big thanks to Sawbones and First Student for supporting this effort!

Shuttles will meet select ferry arrivals at Tahlequah (from Pt. Defiance) and the Vashon North End Dock (from Fauntleroy), and transport spectators and athletes to Jensen Point. Return shuttles will run throughout the afternoon to connect back with ferry departures.

Pro tip: Ride the ferry, hop the shuttle, and skip the parking scramble!

Get Shuttle Tickets

Bathrooms & Changing

There will be 8 portable toilets on-site in addition to the park bathrooms.
Please do not use park bathrooms for changing.
There are 2 changing tents is available on the back deck of the VIRC boathouse.

Communication During the Regatta

Stay in the loop! QR codes will be posted around the regatta site:

The Swiftwater Sprints Regatta WhatsApp group
These channels will be used to share real-time updates about race changes, delays, scratches, and more. We ask for your patience as our volunteers work hard to keep the day flowing smoothly.

We’re so excited to host the first-ever Swiftwater Sprints Regatta and to welcome teams and families from all over the Northwest.

See you on the water!
— The VIRC Team

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