History

The King’s Crown Rowing Association was founded in 1983 by a group of heavyweight and

lightweight alumni. The initial purpose of the KCRA was to form a Columbia Crew alumni

organization dedicated to supporting and developing Columbia Crew and to creating post-

collegiate rowing and racing opportunities for alumni.

Mission Statement

In 2024, the KCRA was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charity with a renewed effort to grow and

strengthen Columbia Crew and a formal mandate.

 Hosting development and high-performance racing camps

 Hosting regattas and social events

 Building and operating a boathouse

 Soliciting donations for new shells and equipment

Social Events

The KCRA sponsors several social events every year including:

 February: Annual KCRA Banquet and Awards Ceremony

 June: KCRA reception for recent crew graduates

 September: KCRA barbeque and reunion row

Officers & Directors

President: Jessica Mullin

Treasurer: Jim Weinstein

Boathouse Captains: Jim Murphy