Legacy / Stories 1970–2020 (and beyond)

HIstory (an overview)

In 1970, Yale Rowing coach, Tony Johnson, had a problem . . . Being an ingenious fellow, he founded the New Haven Rowing Club. Read more.

FISA Veterans Regattas 1991–2006

by Norman A. Thetford

For the first time in its history, the FISA Veterans regatta was held in the United States, in Miami, Florida …
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masters nationals—A gallery

Bringing home the gold/silver/bronze, and/or some great stories. Read more.

The First Ten FISA Veterans Regattas 1981–90

by Norman A. Thetford

To save money, we booked flights on Icelandic Air from New York to Luxembourg, with a stop in Reykjavík, Iceland. We arrived on Wednesday, September 9, and rented a van in Luxembourg, put the oars on top, and drove east towards Heidelberg …
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2021 masters nationals, Oak ridge, tennesee

by Matthew Broder

As a club, we punched above our weight ... with a mere baker’s dozen competitors (plus a couple of friends). Read more.

building a boathouse
1990–94

Designed and built by club members, the story of the New Haven Rowing Club’s boathouse puts the “team” in teamwork. Read more.

2021 Head of the Charles Regatta: Men’s Veteran 8+

by Becca Marcus

On an overcast and somewhat chilly morning, the Men’s Vet 8+ launched in a quiet and calm fashion, minds fully in the boat despite the many shouts of recognition from neighboring crews … Read more.