Winning last year's George M. Angle Cup for the fourth consecutive year was Yale University, followed by Harvard and Northeastern. The University of Wisconsin women won the Elaine P. Wilson Cup for the heavyweight eights. The hometown competitors fared well. The University women's four placed second, behind Syracuse University, and the men's eight placed eighth overall. Entertainment will kick off at noon and continue throughout the day provided by student music groups from RIT and the University.
Additional entertainment includes facepainters, jugglers, clowns, and a palm reader.
The University crew enjoys a long history, dating back to 1981. This is William McLean's third year as head crew coach. McLean's plan to strengthen the team's economic standing has been successful with the addition of two new racing shells, new ergometers, and a growing endowment fund. The team now has more than 50 men and women participants.