In the Spring of 2002, SU Crew traveled to Washington, DC for "Capitol Classic," a small regatta geared toward Division III crew teams. Although a rainy, almost miserable day, the crew team saw great success and brought back several medals. Two first place medals were earned by the Lightweight Varsity 4 and the Women's Novice 4 (my boat) in "Synergy." Synergy was the perfect name for a shell. Synergy literally means the interaction of discrete parts which create a total effect greater than the sum of individual efforts. It alludes to the power of synchronicity and teamwork.
Unfortuneately, on a wet and windy trailer ride how, Synergy's hopes were literally crashed when a wet strap allowed it to fall off the trailer and be run over by two cars. It was the first boat tragedy I ever experienced, although not the last. With the help of University insurance, we were able to replace Synergy with a new lightweight women's 4. Much debate occured over the name, but "Fusion," seemed to be appropriately fitting along with the openweight women's 4, "Unity."
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