Vermont Rowing Alumni

We’ve had hundreds of members row with us since our program was founded in 1986. We are always looking to reconnect with as many Vermont Rowing Alumni as possible, so we can share updates and team information with you. If you are an alum and are interested in hearing from us, scroll to the bottom and fill out the form.

OUR FUTURE GOALS

As a program, we have big goals to ensure the best future for our team. Our alumni are the key to helping us reach those goals and we are excited continue building Vermont Rowing for a bright future.

VERMONT ROWING GOALS:

  • Grow our student community of athletes

  • Continue to level up competitiveness to be nationally recognized

  • Sustainable funding for annual operations

  • Keep offering a Spring Break Training Trip

  • Improved and sustainable funding for coaching staff

  • Maintain & improve boathouse infrastructure including storage structures, docks, and trailer

  • Invest in our fleet of boats and equipment

 
 

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

There are a variety of ways to get involved with the team and we are looking forwardto connecting and getting to know you.

 

  • Our rowers are available in the local Burlington, VT area on an hourly basis for tasks like yard work, furniture moving, etc.

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  • Just want to donate quickly? It’s easy. Thanks to all our friends and supporters, we are so grateful for you all.

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  • Get involved and receive a inside look at how alumni can support Vermont Rowing, offer skills and time for the cause.

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If you would like to donate to a specific cause like travel, race entries, equipment, etc. or would like to make a large donation, please reach out to our Alumni & Fundraising Coordinator.

 
 

NEWS & UPDATES

Current academic year’s newsletters, outreach and communication from our Student Board and Coaches.

 

ARCHIVAL PHOTO GALLERY

We are proud of our 40 year history and are always looking to feature alumni from any and all years with the program.

 
 
 

SHOW US WHAT YOU’RE UP TO

Tag @vermontrowing on Instagram so we can include you in some of our team content.

 

STAY CONNECTED PROFESSIONALLY

Join the Vermont Rowing Alumni LinkedIn Group to connect with other alumni from all years. The group is a place for mentoring opportunities, a place to post career opportunities, and share information relevant to professional life after life at UVM.

 
 

OUR FLEET

The history of the boats we use every day.

M2x at ACRA, 2025

ANDERSON 2010

  • 2009 Kaschper 2-/2x (Refurbished in 2026)

  • Rowed mostly during ACRA by both

  • Men’s & Women’s Squads

  • Donated by the Anderson Family in 2010

  • Named for the Family of Alumni and Former Coach, Ian Anderson

 

Former Coach Berke Tinaz with the Hammer - 2018

HAMMER

  • 2000 Vespoli 4+

  • Rowed by the Men’s Novice Squad

  • Provenance unknown

  • Naming history unknown

 

IT’S A TRAP

  • 2002 Vespoli 8+

  • Rowed by the Men’s & Women’s Novice Squad

  • Provenance unknown

  • Naming history unknown

 

M1V4, 3rd Place, ACRA 2018

LIEUTENANT COLONEL SHELLEY RAYMOND, US ARMY

  • 2015 Hudson 4+

  • Rowed as the Men’s 1V4

  • Purchased by Vermont Rowing

  • Honoring the service and commitment to the program of former coach, Shelley Raymond

 

M2x at Head of the Fish, 2025

TOM & PENNI

  • 2009 Kaschper 2-/2x

  • Rowed mostly during ACRA by both Men’s & Women’s Squads

  • Provenance unknown

  • Naming history unknown

 

W1V8 at Dad Vails 2023

CHARLOTTE “CHAR” MEHRTENS

  • 2021 Resolute 8+

  • Rowed as the Women’s 1V8

  • Purchased by Vermont Rowing

  • Named for the program’s founding coach

 

Women’s 4s practicing on the Lamoille, 2021

HIGH ROLLER

  • 2016 Resolute 4+

  • Rowed as the Women’s 2V4 & by Novice Squad

  • Purchased by Vermont Rowing from Stetson University

  • Named by previous owners

 

M1V8 at Head of the Snake, 2025

JARLATH O’NEIL-DUNNE

  • 2009 Resolute 8+

  • Rowed as the Men’s 1V8

  • Purchased by Vermont Rowing from St. Lawrence University

 

W2V4, 1st Place, ACRA 2023

MELISSA TARADASH PELLETIER ‘89

  • 2014 Resolute 8+ (Refurbished in 2025)

  • Rowed as the Women’s 2V8 & 1N8

  • Donated by the Taradash Family

  • Named for Melissa, UVM Class of 1989

 

Sculling on the Lamoille, Fall 2020

PEINERT SINGLES

  • Three Peinert singles raced mostly during ACRA

  • By both the Men’s & Women’s Squads

  • Provenance unknown

  • No official names

 

The team utilizes 2 15’ Duroboats and 1 Alumnacraft jon boat as safety launches, each with a Yamaha Marine 4-Stroke outboard engine.

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W1V8, 3rd Place at ACRA - 2019

EMILY I. TARADASH ‘06

  • 2014 Resolute 8+

  • Rowed as the Women’s 3V8 and Novice Squad

  • Donated by the Taradash Family

  • Named for Emily, a coxswain for both the Men’s & Women’s Squads

 

3rd Place Women’s Collegiate 4 at HOCR, 2017

ISLAND GEEZER

  • 2016 Resolute 4+

  • Rowed as the Women’s 1V4

  • Purchased by Vermont Rowing from Stetson University

  • Named by previous owners

 

MN8 at Head of the Snake, 2025

LEON LIFSHUTZ

  • 2018 Vespoli 8+

  • Rowed as the Men’s 2V8 and 1N8

  • Purchased by Vermont Rowing

  • Named for former Director of Club Sports

 

M2V4, 3rd Place, NERC 2018

OFFENSEND 2010

  • 2008 Kaschper Raven 4+

  • Rowed as the Men’s 2V4 & N4

  • Donated by the Offensend Family

  • Named for the Family of Alumni Chris Offensend

 

Trailering back from practice, Spring Break, 2023

VERMONT ROWING TRAILER

  • 2019 Custom-built rowing trailer by Locke Enterprises, Canton, NY

  • Donated by Vermont Rowing Alumni