Purdue Crew Has A Strong Showing at the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta

by PUrower on May 15, 2011 10:02 PM EDT

At the largest collegiate rowing event in the country Purdue University topped 118 other crews to win the Aberdeen Dad Vail Overall points trophy. Several of Purdue's boats took home gold with the charge being led by the Women's Varsity 8+ in the premier event. The women beat Old Dominion by a mere 0.33 seconds followed by Grand Valley State. The Purdue Men's Novice (first year rowers) had an extremely strong showing as well winning both the Novice Lightweight 8+ and Heavyweight 8+ events. The Women's Novice Heavyweight 8+ had a strong showing getting the silver medal in their event.

Purdue Crew is one of the oldest club programs at Purdue and considered one of the premier club teams in the rowing world. These accomplishments at the Aberdeen Dad Vail regatta were against not only other club programs but several varsity programs that Purdue competes against annually.

An interesting side note, one of the women that was in the victorious HW 8+ event was a senior that not only missed commencement at Purdue on Saturday, but was also in ROTC and missed commissioning with her fellow students. A special commissioning ceremony actually took place on the awards dock in front of the crowd watching the races.

Now here are some links to people who are much better writers than me:

Official Dad Vail Write-Up

Washington Post Write-Up

Philly.com Write-Up

Purdue Crew Team Website

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Great write-up, my friend. I had no idea about this.

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by BoilerTMill on May 15, 2011 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks for the bump!

As a proud Purdue Crew Alum I follow them almost to a fault.

by PUrower on May 16, 2011 8:10 AM EDT reply actions

Power 10...

As another former Purdue Rower, let me say Congratulations! to Coach Kucik and the team for another strong showing this year at Vails.

Purdue has the largest club rowing program in the nation, and a gorgeous new boathouse that opened this fall down on the Landing. Also of note, former Purdue rower and current Navy officer Chris Case will be one of the pilots for the flyover of the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Boiler Up!

by Ham Sandwich on May 17, 2011 6:42 PM EDT reply actions