They have amazing dedication and perform all tasks with great tenacity. This respect that I hold for the team members has been a great source of inspiration. I think this respect and the goals we have set together have been the force drawing rowers to practice each day. BU Crew shares a boathouse with the Hiawatha Island Boat Club. As soon as rowers have one year of rowing experience, they move up to varsity status.
Squads also have two additional divisions, lightweight and heavyweight.
Because there is a bigger priority placed on the two-kilometer races, the spring season gives rowers the opportunity to row on a more competitive level. It is a golden opportunity for rowers to prove their physical strength and talent, but most importantly, their strength of mind, will and focus. The coaches include Dan Hogan, the men's coach and a former rower from Syracuse University, who has served as a role model for the entire team. Bob Emerson coaches the women's novice team and David Patterson coaches the women's varsity. Coxswains are also people who are essential to a successful boat.