CHESTERTOWN, Md. -- The Wellesley College crew team opened the spring portion of the 2010-11 season on a high note, sweeping two races against Washington College on their spring break trip.

Racing in temperatures in the high 30's Wellesley's varsity eight recorded a convincing 19 second win over the varsity eight from Washington.  The Blue tallied a time of 7:36 to the Shorewomen's 7:55.

In the second race of the day, Wellesley's second varsity eight defeated Washington 7:52 to 7:55. Also racing, Wellesley's novice eight recorded a time of 8:14, while the Blue's third varsity eight hit a time of 8:21.

The Blue return to the water on Sunday, April 10th at Lake Quinsigamond.  Wellesley will race crews from WPI, Rochester and Bates.

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