2017 World Rowing Championships – Men's lightweight single sculls  The men's lightweight single sculls competition at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota took place in Nathan Benderson Park. The schedule was as follows:  All times are Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)  The four fastest boats in each heat advanced directly to the quarterfinals. The remaining boats were sent to the repechage. The four fastest boats advanced to the quarterfinals. The remaining boats were sent to the E final. The three fastest boats in each quarter advanced to the A/B semifinals. The remaining boats were sent to the C/D semifinals. The three fastest boats in each semi were sent to the C final. The remaining boats were sent to the D final. The three fastest boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The remaining boats were sent to the B final. The A final determined the rankings for places 1 to 6. Additional rankings were determined in the other finals.