Providence, RI – On the tidal flow of the Seekonk River, David Fette (2009) helped the Boston University Terriers’ 1st Freshmen 8 to a nearly 10-second victory over Brown University on Saturday, March 27th. Sitting 3 seat, David and the other Terrier frosh men beat a Brown crew that won every event they entered- the …
Category Archive: High School
Feb 25
Novices Bring Home Medals from First Spring Race
Turkey Lake, Orlando Fl- The Gainesville Area Rowing Novice rowers came away with great results from the Novice Regatta on Saturday February 13, held annually to allow all new rowers across the state a chance to compete in their own 1 day regatta. 20 teams were in attendance with over 150 entries ranging from the …
Feb 25
Varsity success at the Opening Day Regatta
Canal 54, Fellsmere Fl – The Gainesville Area Rowing varsity squads had a strong showing at the 3rd annual Opening Day Regatta on Saturday February 20, their first race of the spring season. Conditions were ideal for the Henley style head-to-head racing, which pits 2 crews against each other over a 1,500 meter course with …
Nov 14
An Exciting Weekend at the Head of the Hooch
Gainesville Area Rowing had a very successful weekend at The Hooch in Chattanooga, Tennessee! We had at least eighteen entries over the weekend and our Youth Rowers and our Master Rowers made GAR very proud. The weather was excellent, and the community very welcoming and accommodating to all who attended, what ended up being a …
Nov 01
Alumni Success at the Charles
Boston MA- Gainesville Area Rowing alumni had a strong showing at the 45th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta. The Charles, the premiere fall event in rowing, attracts over 7,500 athletes from around the world and draws in 300,000 spectators for the two-day head race on the Charles River. On the men’s side was David …
Oct 26
Alumni Success in Tiger Country
Princeton NJ – Gainesville Area Rowing alums had a strong showing at the Princeton Chase Sunday. The Chase, a 3-mile head race held on Lake Carnegie featured Varsity lightweight & heavyweight 8s, Novice 8s as well as Varsity & Lightweight 4s, and small boats competition. David Fette, a freshman rower for Boston University men’s team, …
