The Practice
On Saturday, June 5, the classes will get a chance to practice on the Charles, in 7 AM and 8:15 AM time slots. Please let us know in advance so the time slots are balanced.
The Race
During the Reunion, June 6, 2010 alumni will compete by reunion class to claim first, second, and third place medals. In the previous Reunion Row in 2005, 1980(women) finished 4th, but first in the women's division with a time of 1:16. 1995 and 1975 tied for second with a time of 1:12.5. 1965 finished first with a time of 1:08.5. For details see elsewhere on this site. The competition begins at 7:30 a.m.
The Challenge
The Row consists of two heats, a qualifying heat and a final heat, using eight-man shells. Both heats begin at the near side of the Harvard Bridge and end at the far side of the boathouse pier. All boats compete with a handicap of 1.5 seconds for every five years out.
We expect at least one boat each for ‘55 thru ‘05. Earlier classes do not row, but are encouraged to organize to cheer and/or organize a class crew luncheon. Some classes will try to field separate lightweight and heavyweight boats. Others may have separate men’s and women’s boats. There will be one or more "pickup" eights for 5 years classes without multiples of 9 folks present. There will also be "pickup" eights for non-reunion alums that want to row.
We encourage all alums to attend regardless of their graduation year and regardless of whether they are capable of going out in an eight. Let’s see if we can break the record turnout of thirteen boats in 2005.
Get Psyched!
Brad Layton '92 leads the 2007 MIT Reunion Row attendees in the MIT Fight Song
