Crash-B Sprints

By the Watta Team · Updated

Crash-B Sprints: The Crash-B Sprints (Charles River All-Star Has-Beens) is one of the world's most prestigious indoor rowing competitions, held annually in Boston with athletes racing 2,000 metres on Concept2 ergometers.

What is Crash-B Sprints?

The Crash-B Sprints began in 1982 when a group of former Olympic and national team rowers — the "Charles River All-Star Has-Beens" — organised an informal erg race in Boston. It grew into one of the most respected indoor rowing competitions globally, attracting Olympic medallists, university athletes, CrossFitters, and dedicated amateur rowers. The standard race is 2,000 metres on a Concept2 ergometer. The event's prestige comes from its history and the calibre of competition — Crash-B world records are among the most respected benchmarks in indoor rowing. The event has been closely associated with the World Rowing Indoor Championships in recent years.

How Watta Uses Crash-B Sprints

Watta helps athletes train for Crash-B-style 2K erg races by tracking split time trends, monitoring training load, and rating session quality. The Effort Score ensures that preparation sessions are appropriately intense — with most training in the Building and Training zones and race-pace work in the Peak zone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Crash-B stand for?
Crash-B stands for "Charles River All-Star Has-Beens" — a tongue-in-cheek name given by the group of former elite rowers who founded the event in 1982 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Who can compete at the Crash-B Sprints?
The event is open-entry. Athletes of all ages and abilities can register and race in their appropriate category. The competition includes age groups from juniors through veterans, with lightweight and open weight divisions.
What is a competitive 2K time for Crash-B?
At the elite open-weight level, competitive male times are sub-6:00 and female times are sub-6:50. However, the event welcomes all abilities, and simply completing a 2K race at Crash-B is an achievement worth celebrating.

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