Feel free to jump to a decade:
1980s
1985
Club is founded by Michael May and Mark Turner, both runners no longer eligible to compete in track or cross country.
1986
Club is officially chartered and recognized by the Institute. Team heads to Miami Boat Club for first Spring Break training trip.
1988
Mr. John Hunter, a lover of rowing, has a dream to see shells row up and down the river behind his house. He becomes the major benefactor of GT Crew, dedicating a portion of his life to help the team not only by contributing financially but also by instilling virtues such as work ethic.
1990s
1993
Team earns first Dad Vail Medal. The men’s lightweight 8+ begins to make a name for itself, earning a third place finish at the Dad Vail Regatta and second place at the Champion International Regatta.
1994
Former U.S. National Team rower, Robert Canavan, begins coaching for GT Crew.
1996
Rosalind Meyers becomes the team’s faculty advisor. Team’s trailer crashes on the way to the Dad Vail. Through the kindness of a friendly patron, Willis Taylor, the remains are towed, and the team continues its way to Philadelphia despite the University’s order to return home. Team finishes third overall but because of its decision, is prohibited from rowing in the fall of 1996.
2000s
2000
Team wins its first Dad Vail gold in the Men’s Frosh/Novice Lightweight 8+.
2003
Tech takes second in the Men’s Open 4+ and the Men’s Varsity 4- events at the IRA Championship.
2004
Tech’s women win first Dad Vail gold in the Women’s Varsity Lightweight 4+.
2006
Tech medals in the Men’s Collegiate 8+ at the Head of the Charles for second year in a row.
2007
Tech takes gold in the Men’s Varsity Lightweight 8+ at the Dad Vail for second year in a row.
2008
Georgia Tech Crew Affinity Group (GTCA) officially forms. Founding members: Anne-Marie DeBacker, Bob Baxley, and Cassi Niemann, Marc Millard, Sarah Wilson, Nick Grivas, Catherine Owens.
2009
Tech’s men earn second in men’s team points at the Dad Vail for third year in a row. Tech brings home its first ACRA National Championship medals: gold in the Men’s Lightweight 8+ and the Men’s 2- and bronze in the Men’s 1x. Coach Rob Canavan is named ACRA Regional Coach of the Year for the South.
2010s
2010
Team starts endowment fund through the Georgia Tech Foundation.