SHARK Bites

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

Congratulations to these five 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.

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 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.

JUNE 2025 | The 2025 USRowing Youth National Championships showcased the incredible depth of talent and dedication across the junior rowing community—and HUDSON crews delivered.

From small boats to big finishes, athletes racing in SHARK boats claimed eight national titles and earned podium spots across multiple events in hot and humid Sarasota, Florida. 

Tony Madigan (Potomac Boat Club) kicked off the A-finals in style with his win in the Men’s Youth Single Sculls. He was followed by Simeon John (Community Rowing, Inc.), who finished as the Silver Medalist. Madigan repeated his win the following week at the U19 National Team Trials and hit the time standard to represent Team USA at the World Rowing Championships.

SHARK boats dominated in sculling events from the Double Sculls to the Quadruple Sculls, leading in Men’s and Women’s events across both Youth and U17 age groups. In sweep events, SHARK boats medaled across the Pair, Coxed Four, and Eight events.

Congratulations to the following teams:

National Champions

Silver Medalists

Bronze Medalists

HUDSON is a proud supporter of youth rowing and the official boat sponsor of USRowing Under-19 and Under-23 National Teams.

JUNE 2025 | The 2025 NCAA Rowing Championships delivered another unforgettable weekend of racing, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our SHARK community. Congratulations to Stanford University, this year’s winner of the NCAA D1 Points Trophy. The SHARK boats from Tufts University repeated as D3 champions, sweeping their events to clinch the NCAA D3 Points Trophy. These wins add another layer to the incredible SHARK legacy shaping the landscape of NCAA rowing. 

Since the 2021 season—the first full championship year following COVID interruptions—SHARK teams have claimed every D1 national title, showing the rowing world what it means to be sharp, relentless, and committed to excellence. 

This year, seven out of the top 12 teams Points Trophy standings were SHARK programs, continuing a five-year run of dominance that reflects both long-term investment in development and the competitive culture of SHARK athletes and coaches. 

Congratulations to:

1 Stanford University

3 University of Texas 

5 University of Tennessee 

8 Rutgers University

10 University of Virginia 

11 University of Michigan

12 Syracuse University

These programs are not only winning races—they’re redefining standards, proving time and again that championship culture is built on more than just talent—it’s embracing challenge, pushing boundaries, and supporting each other in the pursuit of speed and cohesion. 

Here at HUDSON, we see your hard work and celebrate your victories. Whether you stood on the podium or left it all on the course, your contributions define what it means to be a SHARK. The water gets faster every year—and we’re excited to see SHARK teams putting the FIN first.