The 2026 spring youth rowing season at Williams Wharf is evolving to a new, more inclusive format. Past spring rowing seasons at Williams Wharf were focused on scholastic-only competition through Mathews High School. Scholastic rowing means all team members must attend the same high school that they will represent at competitions. With the addition of the Mobjack Rowing Association Spring Youth Club Team, rowing opportunities will open to any youth who may be homeschoolers, attending private or other public schools or who want to come from surrounding counties, a release stated. All club competitions are open to the club format and do not restrict events to attendance from a single high school. MRA can take advantage of the expansion of club team regatta opportunities and enter both MRA and MHS athletes. In turn, this expands the field of competition and opens youth rowing to anyone who chooses to join the team. MRA is providing rowing and competition opportunities to a seventh grade M...