Apr 30, 2021 | 50Years.50Stories
By Christopher Blackwall I have the good fortune to have formed treasured friendships with several of my clubmates at the University Barge Club — friendships that have led to many unforgettably shared experiences, occurring on and off the water, as well as at...
Mar 9, 2021 | 50Years.50Stories
By Kate Brownson, Equipment Specialist, Army West Point Crew “Make the boat go faster:” From my introduction to rowing in 2001 until I arrived at West Point on November 1, 2015, whether I was a rower or a coach, the top priority for every team was to make boats go...
Feb 22, 2021 | 50Years.50Stories
Good refereeing plays a vital role in the success of any regatta, not least the Head of the Schuylkill. Over the years, the HOSR has enjoyed the invaluable services of a large and faithful cadre of licensed referees. Equally important, however, the regatta has also...
Jan 19, 2021 | 50Years.50Stories
By Jim Dietz Larry Klecatsky was the most driven man that I have known. When it came to family, doctoring and sculling he did not compromise. He was all systems go all the time. I only knew Larry a few times as a physician. He would take time out of his day to...
Jan 15, 2021 | General, PCR
Thanks to community’s participation in the 2020 HOSR virtual racing and programming, the HOSR was able to provide over $8,100 to Philadelphia City Rowing to support programming expenses. While the HOSR has partnered with PCR for many years, 2020 celebrated our...
