Getting back into shape and recruiting new rowers to fill the novice boats were the goals at the start of the season. The women's vasity raced in Head of the Connecticut and the Textile Regatta where strong times were posted. They also had two boats prepared for the rained-out Head of the Charles. The novice women placed 10th out of 19 at the Wesleyan Novice Invitational, and the novice men's three boats finished 2nd, 4th, and 9th out of 19 entries. The men also raced earlier in the season at the MIT Invitational, and finished 4th, 6th, and 10th. The men's varsity team did not race for any trophies this fall. They spent their time preparing for the spring in "rehab."
Captains Nicole Robert and Seth Popinchalk have led the team into the dreaded winter workouts. Now is the time when the team will build an aerobic and muscular base to win in the spring.
The boat house will be brighter looking this spring with two new boats that have been donated by Jim and Babs Donahue. These were needed on both the men's and women's teams, and we are extremely thankful for them, and to Mr. and Mrs. Donahue. WPI's bay at the boat house already looks better with the new paint and the "new order" brought by the coaching changes.
Finally, watch for WPI Crew's upcoming fund raisers. The team will need your support to make it to Atlanta, and the Champion International Regatta this May.