SHARK Bites

OCTOBER 2025 | The 2025 Head Of The Charles® Regatta delivered a classic autumn Boston weekend filled with head-racing precision and a whole lot of speed. Athletes rowing in HUDSON proved that fast wears FINS with over 65 medals won across 74 races.

Record Speed, Record BITE

Five course records fell in SHARK crews:

• Men’s Youth Singles: Simeon John from Community Rowing, Inc. broke his own 2024 record by 25 seconds, resetting the standard for the next generation of speed.
• Women's Youth Coxed Quads: Marlow Rowing Club shaved 37 seconds off the course record for the win from bow 45.
• Men’s Collegiate Fours: The University of Jacksonville powered through from deep in the pack to a record time that stamped their mark on regatta history.
• Men's Under-17 Fours: Los Gatos Rowing Club rowed to the podium with a course record time that led the rest of the pack by 13 seconds.
• Men’s Veteran Eights: Upper Yarra Rowing Club repeated their 2024 win with an all-time fastest time.

Lightweight Leaders

The Men’s Lightweight Fours podium turned into an all-SHARK parade. Harvard University, Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, and Kingston University executed aggressive racing that resulted in a full sweep in a competitive collegiate field.

Youth Supremacy

Teams racing HUDSON shells secured six total medals in the Under-17 sweep categories (Fours and Eights), displaying the speed of Generation SHARK.

Celebrating A Bestseller

HUDSON celebrates wins on and off the water: Arshay Cooper’s new book, Let Me Be Real With You, is now leading the USA Today Best-Selling Booklist. HUDSON continues to proudly support Arshay Cooper, including A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund (AMBTIF) teams. Arshay’s activism breaks down barriers and increases access to rowing. This year, nine AMBTIF teams raced at The Head Of The Charles Regatta.

Success On The Charles

Results confirm a clear message. SHARK shells not only keep up with the highest standards of elite racing. They set them. Course records fell. Podiums filled. Youth potential surged. Across the Charles, there was no doubt about which predator owned the river.

HUDSON proudly recognizes these Head Of The Charles winning crews:

Congratulations on second-place finishes:

Notable third-place finishers:

Did we miss you? Please email [email protected] with details.

AUGUST 2025 | HUDSON congratulates this year’s U19 World Championships athletes on their performances in Trakai, Lithuania:

The Women’s Four athletes, who were all members of last year’s gold-medal Eight, brought home the USA’s first victory in this event since 2018.

Ciana Della Siega and Novelle Rusman (Canada) stepped onto the podium in Bronze after a tight race with Romania and Uzbekistan in the Final of the Women's Pair race.

Tony Madigan (USA), Men’s Single Sculler, was the 2025 USRowing Youth National Champion in the Mens Youth 1x in Sarasota, Florida, this June. Madigan competed for Team USA internationally for the first time in this regatta, finishing fifth.

Across the U23 and U19 World Championships, Generation SHARK earned eight medals—three gold, three silver, two bronze—a testament to the strength of the next generation in rowing.

HUDSON is proud to be the Official Boat Supplier for the USRowing and Rowing Canada Aviron NextGen Under 23 and Under 19 National Teams.

JULY 2025 | Success came in every size SHARK at the 2025 World Rowing Under 23 Championships:

Congratulations to these six crews that showed what it means to Be a SHARK. It was a historic victory for the USA Men’s Four, who claimed gold for the first time ever in the event at the U23 World Rowing Championships.

The Dutch Women’s Pair delivered a thrilling, gold‑medal performance in Poznań, Poland. It was a commanding victory over a fiercely competitive field that saw a SHARK crew from Canada push the Dutch through the 1500 meter mark. In the final sprint, Austria surged to claim silver, followed by Denmark with bronze. Dutch rowers Marg Van Der Wal (Stroke) and Ilva Boone (Bow) also row for the University of Texas, where they helped secure the 2025 NCAA Division I Championship as the 5- and 6-seat in the Varsity Eight.

In the Women's Eight, Great Britain commanded the lead; USA and Germany fought their way through 1200 meters ahead of Canada. As the USA moved ahead, Canada battled for position with Germany. Canada secured Bronze behind Great Britain (Gold) and the USA (Silver).

These medal wins underscored a spectacular week of elite Under 23 rowing—highlighting Dutch excellence in a HUDSON alongside strong North American finishes.

HUDSON is proud to be the Official Boat Supplier for the USRowing and Rowing Canada Aviron NextGen Under 23 and Under 19 National Teams.

JULY 2025 | At HUDSON, our commitment to excellence doesn’t end when a boat leaves our factory—it continues through every stroke on the water. That’s why we offer a limited number of rentals at specific regattas each season. Unlike general rental programs, HUDSON boats are reserved for our loyal customers—the clubs, schools, and athletes who race our boats year-round.

It’s Not a Rental—It’s Support.

Our selective rental program isn’t about putting more boats on the water. It’s about supporting our athletes where it matters most. At global championship events like Henley Royal Regatta, Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, Head Of The Charles Regatta or World Rowing events, we bring our best equipment—and our best service—to help our customers compete at their highest level.

Proven Partnerships

HUDSON rentals are offered by invitation or request to crews and programs who are:

• Longtime customers racing HUDSON boats during their regular seasons.

• Programs that have invested in new boats or service from us.

• Partner clubs and elite athletes representing the SHARK brand at the highest levels.

Selective by Design

Every HUDSON is engineered for performance, and every boat on our trailer is there for a purpose. Our approach ensures that:

• Our loyal customers get priority access to top-tier equipment.

• Boats are matched to athletes to maximize their performance.

• Our fleet stays race-ready, season after season.

A Shared Commitment to Speed

Renting a HUDSON isn’t just a transaction—it’s a continuation of a relationship. When we bring a boat to Henley Royal Regatta, Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, Head Of The Charles Regatta or World Rowing events, it’s because we believe in providing a VIP regatta experience that showcases our service and brand.

Whether it’s a push for the podium or a once-in-a-lifetime race opportunity, HUDSON rentals exist to elevate the experience.

Plan for Your Next Regatta

If you’re interested in rowing in HUDSON, let’s talk about your season, your goals, and how we can support you through a full-speed partnership. Contact your local Sales Representative.