As the Windermere Cup returns for its 30th year, we take a look back at the most notable events in the rowing regatta’s storied history — selected by the UW crew coaches themselves.
Détente. Defection. High drama on the Montlake Cut.
The Windermere Cup, which marks its 30th year Saturday, has generated a noteworthy highlight reel since its inception in 1987. The following are flashbacks to an elite eight of the regatta’s most memorable moments.
1987: UW vs. USSR
The Windermere Cup’s origins can be traced to a 1986 Seattle Times column by Blaine Newnham, who bemoaned the dearth of high-level competition for Washington’s renowned rowing program.