Bucknell crossed an important checkpoint last weekend by competing at the Head of the Charles. Only the varsity eight made the trip up to Boston while the remainder of the team trained at home. Last year the crew placed 21st in Collegiate 8+ event, an otherwise decent performance if not marred by a collision with…
Last weekend Bucknell traveled to Philadelphia where it began its 2024 racing campaign against a variety of varsity and club programs. With over 20 freshmen making their collegiate debut, the Navy Day Regatta introduced nearly half of the team to the very competitive standard talked about by the coaches on a daily basis. The program…
Culminating a season that had so far indicated yet another step forward, Bucknell competed at the ACRA National Championship in Oak Ridge, TN. While each boat entered the regatta with its own set of expectations, the team collectively targeted the same goal of placing as high as possible in the team points rankings. Among 72…
Last weekend Bucknell competed at the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) Championship where it looked to secure the team points trophy for the second consecutive year. With victories in five of six events, the team successfully went back-to-back for the first time in program history. Consistent with most MARC Championships of the past, last weekend’s weather…
Bucknell closed out its regular season at the Kerr Cup last weekend where it took on a mix of high-level varsity and club programs. Aware that an impressive showing could secure a high seed for next month’s National Championship, the team was excited to prove its speed. Within days leading up to the race, however,…
