| pos. | code | crew stroke | lane | finish | qualification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CRC | Cincinnati Rowing Club A | [1] | 02:58.82 | (1) | FA |
| Brian Pack | ||||||
| 2. | MBC | Minnesota Boat Club A | [3] | 03:04.07 | (2) | FA |
| Craig Dodson | +5.25 | |||||
| 3. | RRI | Riverfront Recapture, Inc. A | [4] | 03:07.19 | (3) | FA |
| Ryan Nelson | +8.37 | |||||
| 4. | GHRC | Greater Houston Rowing Club B | [2] | 03:32.58 | (4) | |
| Babette Schep | +33.76 | |||||