PAIN & PUDDLES
HISTORY & CULTURE
The sport of rowing has long been dominated by white men of privilege. Recent diversity and inclusion initiatives have started to turn the tide. These posts look back at how we got to where we are today.
1800s: While White Men of Privilege Were Establishing Boat Clubs…
Men of elite society formed athletic and social clubs to build and maintain status. Outside the boathouse doors, America was challenging and changing.
Boathouse Row: A Foot in the Door
With mid-19th century boathouses boasting a long list of elite rowers, Boathouse Row can seem inaccessible to outsiders. Getting in is easier than expected.