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Predicting the Podium: How Good Are Collegiate Rowing Polls?

National rankings, by creating a hierarchy of crews in each division, offer a simple, easy-to-understand way to handicap college rowing—even if they're not always accurate.

Washington Unanimous #1 in Week 4 Poll

Trinity and Harvard remained at the top of the Division III and Lightweight rankings in the Week 4 IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll.
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2026 IRA National Championship Returns to Lake Natoma

Following six years on the East Coast, the IRA returns to the West Coast and Lake Natoma for the fifth time since 2009. “Lake Natoma is one of the premier rowing venues in the country,” said Laura Kunkemueller, IRA Commissioner.

Jean-Christophe Rolland Re-elected to a Fourth Term

He cited the need to adapt to change and vowed to broaden rowing’s reach, enhance its image, and diversify sources of revenue.

Full Circle: New Boathouse for the Arlington Side of the Potomac

For Sean Bamman, rowing was a path out of poverty. Thirty years later, he is helping raise money for a much-needed boathouse on the Arlington side of the Potomac

World Champ Murtagh Returns to Boston for Head of the Charles

Murtaugh joins current Olympic champion in the single Karolien Florjin, defending Charles champion Michelle Sechser, and a slew of elite oarswomen in the championship singles event.

Winklevoss Twins Give $6.5 Million to U.S. National Team

Olympians Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have made a record donation to USRowing, which will rename the senior, Para, and Beach Sprint teams the Gemini.com U.S. National Team and the Mercer Lake, N.J. facility the Winklevoss Training Center.

Class of 2025 National Rowing Hall of Fame Announced

The National Rowing Foundation recognizes three crews and two individuals for their outstanding achievements.

Three-time Olympian Michiel Bartman Will Head St. Joe’s Men’s Rowing

Michiel Bartman will remain in Philadelphia, moving upstream to Saint Joseph’s University to become director of rowing and head coach of men’s rowing.

The Netherlands Tops Medals Table at 2025 World Rowing Championships

The United States finished fifth in the medals table with golds from the women's four and Michelle Sechser, while Canada went home empty-handed.

Dartmouth Names New Associate Head Coach of Women’s Rowing

Gordon Getsinger is the new associate head coach of women’s rowing at Dartmouth.

Gold at Worlds for U.S. Women’s Four

  The U.S. women's four of bow Camille Vandermeer, Azja Czajkowski, Teal Cohen, and stroke Kaitlin...

U.S. Women’s Pair Wins Bronze, Sechser Sets Fastest Semi Time at Worlds

The U.S women's pair of Holly Drapp and Jess Thoennes won bronze and both U.S. eights advanced to the A finals at the 2025 World Rowing Championships.

Corporate Logo Coming to College Boathouse

This will be the first time that a commercial logo appears next to the iconic Texas Longhorn at the university boathouse.

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Predicting the Podium: How Good Are Collegiate Rowing Polls?

National rankings, by creating a hierarchy of crews in each division, offer a simple, easy-to-understand way to handicap college rowing—even if they're not always accurate.

Washington Unanimous #1 in Week 4 Poll

Trinity and Harvard remained at the top of the Division III and Lightweight rankings in the Week 4 IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll.

Texas Displaces Stanford Atop CRCA/Pocock Coaches Poll

The Longhorn first varsity eight beat Stanford at Redwood Shores. Western Washington, Williams top D2, D3 polls. Radcliffe remain top lightweghts.

ACRA Week 4 Poll

Purdue tops Bucknell in the men's varsity eight, Vanderbilt ahead of Middlebury in the women's ACRA varsity eight poll for Week 4.