Women's Crew
Finding A New Passion: Rowing
By now, the end of the semester is closing in, and everyone is feeling worn down by the daily grind. It’s safe to say that most students are ready for a break from the rigors of the school year.
Radcliffe Excels in First Spring Races
With the season-opening weekend now in the books, the Radcliffe Lightweight and Heavyweight crews both made solid starts to their seasons by displaying strong performances in their races on Saturday and Sunday.
In Disguise in Black and White
Inevitably, whenever the Harvard women's rowing team travels for training or competition we get questions such as, "Is Radcliffe a college or club team?" or "Does Radcliffe still exist?"
Crew Keeps Rowing
Almost any college athlete will say that his or her sport’s season lasts all year long no matter what the official schedule might say. Between the summer training, preseason exhibitions, weight lifting, conference games, and postseason tournaments, there’s little time left. This is especially true for the Harvard men’s and women’s crew teams.
Unique Contest Attracts Rowers
This Sunday, I will be participating in one of the most absurd sporting events known to mankind. “What?” you ask. “I thought the Hot Dog Eating Contest wasn’t until July.” No, I am talking about CRASH-Bs, the World Indoor Rowing Championships.
Bates Carries Torch for Family
<p>When junior Lizzy Bates takes to the varsity eight for her third-straight Head of the Charles Regatta as a member of the Black and White lightweights, she will be representing more than just the Radcliffe rowing institution.</p>
The Bridge to the World
<p>For many on Radcliffe crew, their feathering of the Charles River is just one step in an ongoing process to the top of their sport.</p>
Wilbur Steps Up To New Cambridge Post
<p>Radcliffe heavyweight assistant coach Wendy Wilbur exemplifies what it means to be feared as a competitor and beloved as a teacher.</p>
Frosh Take on New Challenges
<p>Whether aiding the team through injury, generating enthusiasm among spectators, or rowing in the boats, Radcliffe’s freshmen are eagerly anticipating this weekend’s events.</p>
WITH BATE-D BREATH
This weekend at the Head of the Charles, Lizzy Bates and her older sister Sarah will continue their family’s strong rowing tradition. Lizzy will row for Radcliffe lightweight varsity eight, while Sarah will race in the singles competition. The Bates sisters’ brother, David, rowed for the Naval Academy.
Farmer Jane
Janie D’Ambrosia returns to Cambridge and Weld Boathouse for her junior year after spending her last spring semester working and teaching at Emandal, a five-acre organic farm in northern California.
Rower Comes Back From Organic Farm
<p>Junior Janie D’Ambrosia of Radcliffe heavyweight crew took a break from Cambridge this past spring to work at Emandal, an organic farm located outside of Mendocino County, Calif.</p>
Radcliffe Finishes in Middle of Head Race
The Black and White Varsity Eight is usually accustomed to racing in dual competition, but yesterday’s Princeton Chase, a head race hosted by Princeton University, gave the rowers of the Radcliffe 1V a chance to test themselves over a three-mile stretch of Lake Carnegie in Princeton, N.J.
