Rowing, commonly known as crew, has been a part of American sport since the early 19th century. Though the athletes are a crucial part in determining a crew team’s success, the boat is equally as ...

Thanks to tectonic shifts in technology and training, Olympic-level rowing has come a long way since the University of Washington’s eight-man crew pulled off the ultimate underdog win at the 1936 ...

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, members of the Bates rowing team, alumni, parents, and friends gathered in Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall to honor Ralph Sylvester ’50 with a crew shell in his name.

The 98-year-old man leaned forward in his wheelchair and slowly poured a glass of champagne onto the hull of the newest Bates rowing shell. In a soft but steady voice, he said, “I christen thee Ralph ...