Men's Crew News -- 2026

Pirates post historic weekend at ACRA
Pirates post historic weekend at ACRA

May 14, 2026

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. -- Two national titles and four best-ever results capped off a spectacular weekend of rowing for the Orange Coast College men's crew as the Pirates capped off a historic 2026 season at the American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) National Championships this past weekend.

Pirates rule the water at WIRA Championships
Pirates rule the water at WIRA Championships

April 25, 2026

SACRAMENTO -- It was a historic weekend of rowing for the Orange Coast College men's crew as they put up some of their best-ever times at the 2026 Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) Championships at Lake Natoma.

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Pirates rule the waters at Collins Cup

April 11, 2026

NEWPORT BEACH -- Under near-perfect conditions, the Orange Coast College men's crew posted near-perfect results as they earned a pair of first-place times over UC Irvine at the annual Collins Cup on Saturday on the Newport Harbor.

Pirates win twice at 2026 Crew Classic
Pirates win twice at 2026 Crew Classic

March 28, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- It was another memorable year of rowing for the Orange Coast College men's crew as they earned four finals spots and won two events at the 2026 Crew Classic this past weekend down in Mission Bay.

Photos courtesy of Adrian Salgado
Pirates edge UCLA to win P.A. Palmer Cup

March 15, 2026

NEWPORT BEACH -- The 61st Annual Newport Regatta came down to the final race of the morning on Sunday and in the end, it was the host Orange Coast College men's crew who showed the big boys who the "Giant Killers" really were.

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