GT Crew Alumni Affinity Group

Thanks to everyone who came out to our New Alumni Happy Hour at Ormsby’s. It was great reconnecting with folk across the years and starting talks on fall alumni boats 👀. Be on the lookout for future meetups this summer!

We are proud to announce that our very own Varsity Men’s head coach, Tim Pierce, has been named ACRA Men’s Southern Regional Coach of the Year! He joins GT Crew coaches Mike Gibel (2017, 2019) and Rob Canavan (2009) as winners of this award.

Coach Tim has been instrumental in growing our team these past few years, expanding the Varsity Men’s squad from just seven rowers in 2022, to a squad large enough to field three 8+s and a Lightweight 4+ this past weekend at ACRA. His constant hard work and dedication keeps the team alive, and we are grateful to have him as our coach.

Calling all GT Crew alumni! We're having a happy hour next weekend after ACRA Nationals.

Help us get a headcount for it - RSVP here: https://luma.com/0b2wijnk

Join us at Ormsby's (1170 Howell Ml Rd Ste P20, Atlanta, GA 30318) on Friday, May 22nd from 5-8pm.

Some special alumni will be in town, so don’t miss this chance to catch up and connect! Comment here and tag your friends so they all know. All are welcome.

Food provided and guests under 21 are allowed as well. Parking will be validated.

On September 5th, Georgia Tech Crew will officially dedicate our newest shell, the Debbie Permenter, honoring a founding member and the first coach of the team. While in 1990 we welcomed the Deborah McKenna into the fleet which was subsequently renamed to the Tracey McKenna, we haven't had a shell in our fleet recognizing Debbie since it was lost in the '96 trailer crash.

In addition to recognizing all that Debbie gave to the team, we will also celebrate the life of Jeff Woodard. His teammates have donated a seat in his memory, inscribed with his nickname. Join us in celebrating these key figures in GT Crew history and commemorating the impact they had on the program.

RSVP via the link in the comments.

Saturday, September 5th, 2026: Schedule of Events
Morning Time TBA: Alumni row at GT Crew Boathouse, Roswell, GA

5pm: Boat dedication on GT Campus
Celebrate Debbie Permenter as we dedicate our newest boat in her honor.

6pm: Reception at GT Alumni House, GT Campus
Enjoy drinks and light bites.

Your favorite boat may no longer be in the fleet, but find out your spirit shell with this fun quiz made by current 4th year CS student Mingkuan Yan during his drive back from SIRA!

All shells from the past 20 years of GT Crew are available as answers. Link is in the comment section and comment your answers below!! What shells should be added to the quiz?

6 years in the making! Originally planned for the 2020 Spring Training Trip, and after being disrupted by the pandemic, dredging, and Hurricane Helene, the team finally made it to Lake Lure this past week for an intense camp, supported by the GTCA and friends of GT Crew.

Read more at https://www.gtcrewalumni.org/news/2026-april-team-newsletter to learn about the coaches' perspective on this new location.

Join us on March 28th for this year’s Pi Mile if you plan on racing!

Spring Season Kickoff -

Spring Season Kickoff If you are local, we’d love for you to come out to compete in or volunteer for the event, which continues to be a big fundraising opportunity for the team!

Giving Tuesday - Name an Oar -

Giving Tuesday - Name an Oar Supporting the GT Crew Endowment is about investing in the future of a program that has shaped generations of student-athletes. The endowment provides helps fund critical fleet and equipment needs, ensuring the team can continue to train, compete, and thrive while upholding the legacy of excellence...

Support GT Crew's Future -

Support GT Crew's Future Supporting the GT Crew Endowment is about investing in the future of a program that shaped us all, ensuring the team has the resources to train, compete, and thrive while preserving the legacy of excellence and camaraderie that defines us. Whether you’ve been waiting for Giving Tuesday or are plan...