SHARK Bites

AUGUST 2025 | As the Official Boat Supplier for the USRowing Under 19 National Team, 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.

Tony Madigan, the 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 five medals—two gold and three silver—a testament to the strength of USRowing’s next generation and future success.

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.