THE WASHINGTON/CALIFORNIA TRADITION 1903-UWThere are not many traditions in the collegiate rowing community that match the color, consistency or intensity of the Washington/California rivalry.
Since the first 1.5 mile race in fours on Lake Washington on June 3, 1903, these programs have set aside a weekend each year to race, even if it meant for the first 60 years loading shells onto steamships or railcars to make the 800-mile trip.
Add to that the fact that these two teams – both men and women – have consistently been two of the strongest rowing programs in the nation, and you get an annual event that is as good as it gets to anyone who follows collegiate rowing in our country.
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1903-UWThere are not many traditions in the collegiate rowing community that match the color, consistency or intensity of the Washington/California rivalry.
Since the first 1.5 mile race in fours on Lake Washington on June 3, 1903, these programs have set aside a weekend each year to race, even if it meant for the first 60 years loading shells onto steamships or railcars to make the 800-mile trip.
Add to that the fact that these two teams – both men and women – have consistently been two of the strongest rowing programs in the nation, and you get an annual event that is as good as it gets to anyone who follows collegiate rowing in our country.
MEN’S RECORD:
UW – 75 WINS; CAL – 32 WINS; 1 TIE