NMH Crew : Boys Crew

Race Results - Fall 2000

Season records (W-L)

NMH-A (varsity): 44 - 8

Head of the Fish Regatta
28 October 2000

2.5 mile head race on Fish Creek, Lake Saratoga
windy and cold
decent water

Youth 4's results
Place School Time (min:sec)
1. NMH 14:17
2. Brewster A 14:29
3. Derryfield 15:04
4. Niskayuna A 15:16
5. South Niagara 15:21
6. Niskayuna B 15:24
7. Argonaut 15:33
8. Berkshire A 15:37
9. Shenandoah 15:45
10. Brewster B 15:50
10. Worcester 15:50
12. Scotia Glenville 16:33
13. St. Anthonys 16:43
14. Berkshire B 16:52
15. Cazenovia 17:11
16. Brewster C 17:11
17. Saratoga 17:39
18. Cascadilla 18:43

Race Summary
The boys varsity four brought home the coveted Head of the Fish trophy after a survival test on Fish Creek in upstate New York today. Strong, swirling winds played havoc with boat launchings and steering throughout the day, but NMH were up to the test and maintained their poise while less experienced crews faltered in the confusion and crowds at the docks. The boys are excited to finally bring home some hardware after a successful season of head racing this fall. Their families, friends, and coach are proud of each of them.

Head of the Charles Regatta
22 October 2000

3 mile head race on the Charles River
windy conditions

High School 4's results
(selected from the youth fours 19 and under event)
Place School Time (min:sec) Youth Fours Place
1. The Gunnery School (CT) 17:40 (2nd )
2. Detroit Boat Club (MI) 18:19 (6th)
3. Leander Boat Club (CAN) 18:31 (7th)
4. NMH 18:39 (8th)
5. BB&N (MA) 18:47 (9th)
6. Middlesex (MA) 18:50 (10th)
7. St. Joseph's Prep (PA) 18:55 (12th)
8. Lakeside (WA) 19:12 (13th)
9. Berkshire (MA) 19:14 (14th)
10. Noble & Greenough (MA) 19:19 (16th)
11. Cape Cod (MA) 19:22 (17th)
12. Peterborough (CAN) 19:26 (18th)
13. Christchurch (VA) 19:31 (20th)
14. Dublin (OH) 20:13 (24th)
15. Lawrenceville (NJ) 20:41 (25th)
16. Peddie (NJ) 22:48 (27th)

Race Summary
The boys varsity four were the fourth fastest high school in a very competitive field from around the country and Canada. Racing into a stiff headwind, NMH shrugged off an uneven set during the first mile and found better balance in the turns. As the set improved, NMH began to steadily move through boats seeded ahead of them. In the difficult second half of the course, Philip Mange steered an excellent course through a maze of bridges and sharp corners. His tight line through the turns shaved many seconds off his crew's time. Jack Holbrook set a strong tempo in the stroke seat. By keeping the rating at 30 strokes per minute as planned, he allowed his crew to make a strong move late in the race as other crews tired. Luke Snelling maintained he had the largest puddles in the boat, although rumors that bowman Jesse Mayhew was outpulling him during several tens remain unconfirmed. Nick Popoli set a relaxed and confident tone just before the start of the race, sharing a joke with his teammates that he had been planning for weeks. His coach wants to hear the punchline, however.

NMH sprinted to the finish at a rating of 32, and felt that these last thirty strokes were some of their best of the season. The boys earned eighth place in the 19 and under division against 27 high school and collegiate crews, and finished ahead of freshman crews from Syracuse and Northeastern Universities.

Textile River Regatta
1 October 2000

3 mile head race on the Merrimack River
calm conditions
Boys Junior 4s division results

Place School Time (min:sec)
1. The Gunnery School A 19:45
2. NMH 19:50
3. Brewster Academy 20:23
4. CRI 20:32
5. The Groton School 21:15
6. Worcester Academy 21:27
7. The Gunnery School B 21:37
8. Great Bay 22:14
9. The Gunnery School C 23:11
10. Lowell Rowing Club scratch

Race Summary
In their first race of the fall season, the boys varsity four demonstrated that they will be a contender at the Head of the Charles in three weeks. NMH were confident in their race plan, rowing well at 28 strokes per minute, and moving easily through slower boats throughout the entire race. Philip Mange provided excellent leadership from the coxswain seat in his first varsity race.

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