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Men's Varsity Crew
The Williams Men's Varsity Crew is one of the most consistent and dominant crews in New England. Frequently ECAC finalists, typically New England medalists, and more often than not Little Three champions. Captains for the year 2009-2010 are Greg Ferris, Crosby Fish, and Cameron Skinner.
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History, achievements, and traditions
For the history of the crew team, see Crew.
- Defeated Harvard at the Henley Royal Regatta in 1989.
- New England Champions 1994, 1995, 1996, 2009; have made New England finals every year since 1993.
- Holders of the Head of the Charles Men's Club 8 course record (1997, as Onota Lake Rowing Association.)
- Consecutive Head of the Charles Men's Collegiate 8 Champions (2008-2009)
- Holders of the inaugural Onota Cup (varsity race between Marist, USCGA, Bates, Ithaca and Williams on Lake Onota)
- Little Three champions for 2000-2006 and 2008-2009 and thus current holders of the Saratoga Oar.
Being a year-long sport with a relatively short race calendar, Williams Crew is full of athletic traditions to punctuate the year. Some, though not all, are unique to the varsity men. Roughly in order, they are:
- The Schnellstiegen against the Nordic Ski Team and and Alpine Ski Team.
- The intra-squad Run with the erg.
- The Triathlon.
- Mad Cows.
Recent Notable Results
2009-2010:
- Head of the Charles Collegiate 8: Varsity, 1st
2008-2009:
- New England Rowing Championships: Varsity, 1st; 2nd Varsity, 3rd; 3rd Varsity, 2nd
- Onota Cup: Varsity, 1st; 2nd Varsity; 2nd, Freshmen, 2nd
- Sweep at Little Two vs. Wesleyan
- Head of the Charles Collegiate 8: Varsity, 1st; 2nd Varsity, 20th
2007-2008:
- Henley Royal Regatta Temple Cup Quarterfinals
- ECAC National Invitational Regatta: Varsity, 4th; 2nd Varsity, 9th; 3rd Varsity, 4th; Freshman, 2nd.
- New England Rowing Championships: Varsity, 2nd; 2nd Varsity, 7th; 3rd Varsity, 2nd; Freshman, 1st.
- Sweep at the Little Three vs. Wesleyan and Amherst.
Notable Alumni
- Peter S. Wells '79, current head Crew coach at Williams and coach of the Men's Varsity Crew.
- G. Lindsay Brown '86, US National Team, 1988 Olympian, and coach of St. Andrew's (Delaware) Crew.
- Andrew P. N. Erdmann '88, former Iraqi Minister of Education (US State Department.)
- Mark Cullen '90, US National Team.
- John Kennell '91, US National Team.
- John Williams '98, assistant coach, University of Delaware Rowing, Head of the Charles, Club Single Winner 2003, Let him help you incorporate in Delaware.
External Links
Williams Men's Crew Official Site
