Time Talent Treasure Exchange
Join northwest coaches, athletes, students, teachers, parents, and friends this coming December and January to build a multi-use building for an orphanage/school in Lesotho, southern Africa. For more information, please click here.
Next Learn to Row Classes Starting May 12/13
Whatever your reason for wanting to row, Lake Union Crew’s popular Learn to Row class is the starting point for anyone interested in the sport. Participants will be taught all the fundamentals of the stroke, and will be introduced to basic drills used to coordinate movements within the boat. Emphasis is on learning in a fun, pressure free environment.
LUC Juniors Take Gold at Brentwood Regatta
Lake Union Crew had it's best Brentwood Regatta ever this weekend as 27 athletes represented LUC in 17 events. 10 crews moved on to the finals, taking 1st place in 8 heats.
In the finals, the LUC Junior girls dominated the sculling events taking gold in the Varsity A 1x, Varsity A 2x, Varsity B 2x (B = less than 16 years old), and Varsity A 4x+.
The Girls A JV 2x took third, missing out on 2nd by less than 1 second.
Likewise, the Boys A Lightweight 4+ came in 3rd, finishing less than 2 seconds behind the winner.
Congratulations to all on a great weekend! Special congratulations to Emma Framson, Cara Linnenkohl, Ailish O'Sullivan, and Kyle Wunderlin, who won every event they were in this weekend. Way to go girls!!
LUC Brings Home San Diego Gold
The 2008 San Diego Crew Classic was record setting for Lake Union Crew and Holy Names Academy in more ways than one.
Record Participation
LUC & HNA were represented by more athletes than ever before. Nearly 80 teammates made the trek this year, fielding entries in the Junior Men’s Varsity 8+, Junior Women’s Varsity 8+, Junior Women’s JV 8+, Men’s Open 8+, Women’s Open 8+, Men’s Club 8+, Women’s Club 8+, Men’s Masters A, Women’s Masters A. Men’s Masters B, Women’s Masters B, and the Women’s Masters D.
LUC Captured Gold in 3 Events
First was the Men’s Masters A. Defending their 2007 title, the men considered Trident to be the main competition, as they are a group of former elite oarsmen. Undaunted, LUC walked through the leaders at the 750 meter mark, lengthened that lead throughout the race, and cruised to a comfortable open-water victory.
The Women’s Masters B race followed. LUC has won this race several times, but did not take it in 2007 so were eager to regain the title. At one point in 4th place, we doggedly hung on, reeling in the leaders. Still 4 seats down at the last 500, coxswain Heather Dow called for an early sprint, predicting a photo finish. The rowers heard that call, dug in, and began to walk, seat by seat… and when the horn sounded, LUC was the champion by a half a second! Heather, how did you know it would be a photo finish!?!?! Well done!
LUC’s last race of the day was the Women’s Masters D. In years past we’ve come within less than 1 second of winning, but never triumphed in this category at SDCC. This year was different however, as our LUC women took the lead from the start and never relinquished it. It took another nail-biting photo finish, in which the announcers preliminarily predicted victory for the opposition, but after review, LUC came out on top by .31 seconds.
Congratulations to all on a wonderful weekend, and many, many thanks to our coaches and staff that make it all possible. Next stop, Regionals!!
Young Athlete Introduction To Rowing
Lake Union Crew now offers introductory rowing classes for boys and girls 12 years or older who are interested in learning to row and possibly becoming part of our great team of juniors.
Four private sessions are scheduled to fit your availability. Give us a call or email Thom to learn more about this program, or click here to register.
We look forward to introducing your child to this fabulous sport!
