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History of Rowing at Northeastern 

“Every generation passes something on to the next generation. There was such spirit and desire and work ethic that first year. We just set the tone and everybody has bought into it ever since.”

 

-Dave Lister '69

May 23, 1964 announcement of program and Ernie Arlett as coach

Northeastern Trustee, Chandler Hovey, helped finance the team

 

1965

First spring season, (The Cinderella Squad)

Sweep of Dad Vail Regatta: Freshman, 2nd Varsity and Varsity

Henley Royal Regatta

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More to come...

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