Cane River Lake — Cane River Lake — shoreline near Melrose, in the Cane River National Heritage Area, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
"View from in front — Cane River Lake — shoreline near Melrose, in the Cane River National Heritage Area, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. "View from in frontMatt Howry from Ardmore, OK, USA · CC BY 2.0 · source

Cane River Lake — Cane River Lake — south of Natchitoches near Melrose, in the Cane River National Heritage Area, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
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Rowing Course

Watch synchronized strokes on Cane River Lake, a dedicated rowing course in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Water racing here showcases the teamwork and endurance unique to rowing events. You'll find focused competition as crews propel across the water. This is one of a few places for racing in the wider region.

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Know Before You Go

Regatta season: Rowing courses host scholastic, collegiate, and master regattas spring through fall. Most venues are otherwise quiet training waters used by local clubs.
Race format: Sprint regattas run 2,000m for international/collegiate, 1,500m for high school. Heats and finals occupy a full day with crews launching every 4-6 minutes.
Spectator basics: Bring sunscreen and binoculars — most courses are wide and crews are far from the grandstand. The finish line is the only place to feel the speed up close.