Volume 94 | October 2025

Caspersen Rowing Center Happenings

Providing a venue where athletes of all ages, talents and backgrounds have the opportunity to develop their rowing ability to their highest potential.

The Row for Change Gala will raise critical funds to expand our programming, provide equipment, offer scholarships, and ensure equitable access to the sport. 


Your support—whether through attendance, sponsorship, or outreach within your school community—will directly impact our ability to continue transforming lives through rowing.

For tickets click here. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Mercer Fall Classic Regatta

is now Live on Regatta Central!

We’re proud to announce that autumn racing at Mercer Lake is beginning with the Mercer Fall Classic, November 2nd 2025!


Welcoming all junior crews—come race, connect, and enjoy a great day on the water.


Register your team today.

Fall 2025 Auction Is Coming Soon

✨ Save the Date! ✨

November 23, 2025

11:30am - 2:30pm

Conte's Pizza, Princeton, NJ


We’re excited to announce our Fall Fundraiser and Auction - an opportunity to support our programs by bidding on unique items and experiences.The auction will start online and then transition to in-person.


Donate an item! Reach out to Eboni Harris — your gift helps grow our rowing community.


Tickets available here.

Expansion News

Caspersen Parking Lot Takes Shape!


Exciting progress on site — the first layer of rock is officially down! Crews are working hard to move and level the base for the new parking area, bringing us one step closer to smoother access for rowers and visitors.


Please use extra caution when entering and exiting the area over the next few weeks, as construction traffic and space limitations continue.


Thank you for your patience as we move toward a new and improved parking lot and traffic flow!

We are continuing to work towards having the new parking lot in use by the end of October. After that point the work will shift to the building.

There are still opportunities to make your mark on the expansion. If you would like to make a contribution in support of the project, please contact Kris Grudt.

Congratulations to all

who raced at

Head of the Housatonic!

Check out the race results from Mercer Junior Rowing Club and Mercer Masters

View Results

Frostbite & Braxton

return to Mercer Lake!

✨ Save the Date! ✨

Saturday & Sunday

November 8-9, 2025

334 S. Post Road, West Windsor, NJ

PNRA is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit corporation. We are grateful to all who support our mission and could not do it without you! We gladly accept gifts of appreciated stock and corporate matching gifts. Have questions? Contact Kris at krisgrudt@rowPNRA.org

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