RRC Stories and Successes
RRC Stories
AHS Jrs Win at 2019 Scholastic National Regatta
Congratulations to AHS Juniors on their fantastic performance at the 2019 Scholastic National Regatta!
The Albemarle High School Rowing team trains and practices at the same boathouse (shared with UVA & RRC) on the Rivanna South Fork Reservoir. Under the leadership of coaches Cathy Coffman and Scott Stroney, AHS had 5 boats qualifying for Scholastic National Regatta, and each ended up winning a medal: 3 bronze, 1 silver, and 1 gold!
RRC Coach and Boatman Celebrated in UVA News
As boatman for the Cavaliers, Roger Payne was responsible for a little bit of everything. RRC members know Roger through his dedication as a sculling coach, and his handy expertise in maintaining the fleet.
Read about his legacy, featured on this recent UVA News article, and be sure to give thanks to Roger as he makes a smooth transition to retirement!
Rivanna Rowers Push Hard and Win Big
Read the end-of-season recap of all of the great successes RRC rowers expereienced at regattas across the country.
Congratulations RRC rowers!
RRC Rowers Compete at Head of the Charles
A number of RRC members and friends competed in the 2015 Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, October 17-18 (see list below).
Congratulations RRC rowers!
RRC's Kit Collins featured in Boston Globe
RRC's own Kit Collins was profiled in the Boston Globe for his history of exceptional performance on and off the water.
Wyatt Allen and the Pursuit of Passion
RRC Member Andy Thomson, MD interviews Olympic gold medal rower Wyatt Allen. A 2001 graduate of UVa and the men’s rowing team, Wyatt discusses his rowing career, Olympic experience, and coaching at Dartmouth College. Read more...
Charlottesville Inside Out: Rivanna Rowing Club
Terri Allard talks with Rivanna Rowing Club members about the sport, its history, and its quirky terminology.