Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Seniors

Marthe48

(22,084 posts)

5. The races were held on the Muskingum

Reply to No Vested Interest (Reply #4)

Sat Oct 11, 2025, 06:58 PM

Saturday

It flows into the Ohio at Marietta, and has a gentler flow. The crew teams row up about 3 miles to the starting line and race back down to the just past the Putnam Street bridge.

I learned a lot today about crewing, the length of the races, and the history of our local teams.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Sitting on a bench by the river [View all] Marthe48 Saturday OP

Good luck to her! SheltieLover Saturday #1

We saw a crew race on the St. Johns' as we were tooling about town this am. lark Saturday #2

Sounds like the races today Marthe48 Saturday #3

Love our Ohio River! Today in Cincy we have large riverboats from down river to New Orleans. No Vested Interest Saturday #4

The races were held on the Muskingum Marthe48 Saturday #5