Crew

Fall 2025 for Colby Crew proved to be one of the most memorable in recent years as both the men’s and women’s programs continued to climb the college rowing ranks. At the 60th running of the Head of the Charles Regatta, Colby Women’s Crew showed a strong performance, leading to an automatic bid for next year's race, accomplishing that feat now for two consecutive years. The men saw a dominant performance in the final race of the fall, winning three out of four races against local rivals and nationally ranked Bates and Bowdoin.

Riding this momentum, both teams entered the winter training block hungry for more. Our captains demonstrated strong leadership and guided their teams through an intense yet productive training cycle. Heading into championship season, the energy is palpable, and the fitness gains are clear. Now the focus shifts towards spring racing, where the crews will compete every weekend against nationally ranked teams, giving them the opportunity to put their hard work to the test.

Why Your Support Matters

Your gift toward our $70,000 goal directly impacts the daily training and competitive reach of the program:

• Maintenance and Upgrades: Funding for new shells, oars, and all the other equipment we need to ensure that our fleet remains competitive with the top programs in the country.

• Training and Travel: Supporting the team's essential spring break training trip, which is a critical part of our on- and off-the-water preparation for a successful spring season.
• Coaching and Recruiting: Continuing to recruit the most competitive student-athletes that we can requires time and energy, and supporting our assistant coaching staff in helping them develop once they’re a part of our team helps ensure Colby Crew’s continued success.

In rowing, the strength of the boat depends on a group of people willing to put the team before themselves and do the work necessary to achieve their goals. Your partnership during True Blue ’26 provides the essential support our student-athletes need to pull together and bring Colby Crew to the top of the podium this spring.