DAD Vail Regatta Organizing Committee

- to stimulate and foster interest in the sport of rowing among individuals and colleges, universities and schools.- to publicize the manifold advantages of rowing as a means of healthy and physical development- to uphold the principles and standards of amateur rule and equal opportunity to compete.- to foster the education of students in the sport of rowing- to promote interest through competition and the holding of regattas.- to hold an annual Regatta for all qualified colleges and universities.- to promote successful competitions by American rowers in international events including but not limited to the olympics, the world championship and the pan American games.- to use every reasonable endeavor for the advancement and upbuilding of collegiate rowing in accordance with the best traditions of sportsmanship.