
The 27th Knecht Cup Regatta is set for Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026 on the Cooper River in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Next month's Knecht Cup Regatta will honor Mark Valenti by naming the Men’s Frosh/Novice Four trophy for the longtime coach.

The Knecht Cup Regatta is named in honor of William Joseph “Bill” Knecht (1930–1992), a legendary figure in American rowing whose impact on the sport spanned both competitive and administrative arenas.
Veteran coach, mentor and regatta leader has devoted more than 60 years to Philadelphia rowing.
Mark Valenti represents the very best of the rowing community. He has introduced countless young athletes to the sport, helped programs grow, supported regattas in every imaginable way...”— Laura Knecht Blanche, Regatta Director of the Knecht Cup Regatta
CHERRY HILL, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 27th Knecht Cup Regatta, set for Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 on the Cooper River, will honor longtime coach, mentor and rowing advocate Mark Valenti by naming the Men’s Frosh/Novice Four trophy in his honor.
The recognition is part of the Knecht Cup