GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Jessica Song, right, and the rest of the Hillsborough Crew team were ready to race.

Sarasota Crew represented the local community well.

Rowers must work perfectly in sync with their teammates to achieve maximum speed.

Even at the novice level, competition was fierce throughout the day.

The regatta brought thousands of spectators to the East County.

Power 10 coxswain Rachel Cohn was ready to compete.

Miami Beach's Thoe Tennis listens to last-minute instructions from her coach before leaving the dock.

Teams enjoyed perfect weather all day.

Sarasota Scullers were tough competitors at this year's regatta.

Jon Winter is a three-time National Team member and a World Championship silver medalist.

Hundreds of competitors from throughout the country participated in this year's regatta.