Men's Crew News -- 2018

Former Pirate Sam Melvin helps USA to bronze medal at world championships
Former Pirate Sam Melvin helps USA to bronze medal at world championships

August 06, 2018

PAZNAN, Poland -- Sam Melvin, a former rower for Orange Coast College's men's crew, helped earn a bronze medal for the United States at the U23 World Championships in July.

A summer experience of a lifetime for OCC Men's Crew
A summer experience of a lifetime for OCC Men's Crew

August 06, 2018

HENLEY-ON-THAMES, United Kingdom -- It was the ultimate summer road trip for Orange Coast College men's crew, as a successful 2018 season was capped up with a two-week trip to England for the 179th Henley Royal Regatta.

Men's Crew heading to England's Henley Regatta!
Men's Crew heading to England's Henley Regatta!

June 26, 2018

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's crew is in London, England for a two-week trip to the world famous Henley Royal Regatta, which kicks off on Friday with qualifying races against 55 of the top entries throughout the world.

Pirates post impressive results at ACRAs!
Pirates post impressive results at ACRAs!

June 11, 2018

GAINESVILLE, GA -- The impressive 2018 season for the Orange Coast College men's crew continued on May 26-27 at the American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) National Championships as the Pirates finished third overall out of 75 of the top programs in the nation.

Novice boats dominate field at WIRA Championships
Novice boats dominate field at WIRA Championships

April 28, 2018

SACRAMENTO -- The Orange Coast College men's crew witnessed some big highs and one painful low at the 2018 Western Intercollegiate Rowing Championships last weekend as the Pirates took on the best of the best in the region on Lake Natoma.

Pirates go 4-for-4 over UCI to claim Collins Cup
Pirates go 4-for-4 over UCI to claim Collins Cup

April 14, 2018

NEWPORT BEACH -- The Orange Coast College men's crew took on UC Irvine in four races and the Pirates finished the morning with four first-place performances at the 2018 Collins Cup on Saturday on the Newport Harbor.

Coast sweeps the field at UCLA Classic
Coast sweeps the field at UCLA Classic

March 31, 2018

MARINA DEL REY -- The Orange Coast College men's crew set the pace from start to finish at the 2018 UCLA Classic, held at the Marina Aquatic Center, on Saturday.

Men's Crew continues strong season with impressive showing at Crew Classic
Men's Crew continues strong season with impressive showing at Crew Classic

March 24, 2018

MISSION BAY -- The results and the times were impressive for the Orange Coast College men's crew as the Pirates picked up four top-five times (including one wire-to-wire win) at the 2018 San Diego Crew Classic.

Pirates defend Newport Regatta crown!
Pirates defend Newport Regatta crown!

March 11, 2018

NEWPORT BEACH -- For the second consecutive year, the Orange Coast College men's crew has captured the top spot at the 53rd annual Newport Regatta, winning three of five races on Sunday morning under rainy conditions on the Newport Harbor.

Pirates go 5-for-5 against UC Davis in season opening regatta
Pirates go 5-for-5 against UC Davis in season opening regatta

March 04, 2018

NEWPORT BEACH -- Orange Coast College men's crew kicked off its 2018 season with an impressive showing against UC Davis on Sunday, going a perfect 5-for-5 against the Aggies under chilly conditions on the Newport Harbor.

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