Sept. 24, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Navy women's crew team began its fall season by winning the open eight race at the Head of the Potomac Regatta, Saturday on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The Mids were clocked in a time of 15:46.3 over the 2.8-mile course to win the race by over 30 seconds.

"It was a great opener for us," said Navy head coach Mike Hughes. "It's hard to tell much about our boat by a race this early in the season, though."

An entry from the Thompson Boat Club placed second in the race with a time of 16:22.5, followed by Georgetown's top boat less than one second later. A total of eight boats were entered into the race.

Navy will next send a boat to compete in the Head of the Oklahoma Regatta Oct. 1-2 in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Open Eight Results 1. Navy - 15:46.3 2. Thompson Boat Club - 16:22.5 3. Georgetown - 16:23.1 4. Thompson Boat Club - 16:32 5. Georgetown - 16:54 6. Georgetown - 17:47 7. Georgetown - 17:49 8. Capital Rowing Club - 20:13.9