All year Bucknell trained with the hope of a championship regatta in the back of its mind, but remained somewhat skeptical about the likelihood of one occurring or even receiving permission to attend. With the March announcement of the 2021 Dad Vail Regatta and the stringent COVID testing protocols to be enforced, Bucknell put in…
Last Saturday, Bucknell matched up against Lehigh to conclude its regular season. One month ago, these teams exchanged a few extremely competitive pieces, but this time around they lined up to go at it the old-fashioned way, 2000 meters. Recalling the aggressive, scrappy Lehigh 1v it saw in April, Bucknell anticipated pressure down the entire course. As…
Yesterday Bucknell debuted its newly arranged Sunbury shore racecourse. The course is no Nathan Benderson or Lake Natoma, but it’s 2000m, goes straight and includes buoys. The visiting opponents were the Temple Lightweights and Mercyhurst University, two strong programs that consistently medal in the eight at the Dad Vail Regatta. Heading into Sunday, Bucknell knew…
In a year where races – even practices – are scant across the IRA & ACRA, last Saturday rekindled an old friendship between two of the fastest club teams in the country: the University of Virginia and Bucknell. Both programs have experienced their fair share of hurdles and setbacks over the last 12 months, but…
Last weekend, the team drove to New York where it dueled the Ithaca men, an opponent that consistently poses a challenge each spring. For a large majority of the team, that which consists of freshmen and sophomores, Saturday served as a noteworthy milestone: their first collegiate 2000m race. The 3rd Varsity 8+ raced first, looking…
