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 2008-2009 are Andy Ward, Robert H. Buesing, and Mike Sacks.
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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; 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.)
- Little Three champions for 2000-2006 and 2008 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 puncuate 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.
Results
2008:
- Sweep at the Little Three vs. Wesleyan and Amherst.
- New England Rowing Championships: 1st Varsity, 2nd; 2nd Varsity, 7th; 3rd Varsity, 2nd; Freshman, 1st.
- ECAC National Invitational Regatta: 1st Varsity, 4th; 2nd Varsity, 9th; 3rd Varsity, 4th; Freshman, 2nd.
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.