Folder 12: Athletics: Sailing and Crew

Boats from the Old Dominion University Sailing team at close-up.

Boats used by the Old Dominion University Sailing team are lined at dock near the Elizabeth River.

A usual, it was a hot summer day when the Hourly and Classified Employees association sponsored its annual picnic. But this year the event was held in a different location, near the University Boathouse, and picnickers were able to get out on the water in canoes following a meal that featured fried chicken, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Approximately 200 staff members, spouses, and children took part in festivities on June 28. Larry Cullipher, grounds supervisor, steers his craft to shore as another canoer heads out on the Elizabeth River. Joining Cullipher for the ride were his children, Mary, 18, and David, 13.

Members of the Old Dominion University Crew team at the Crawford Bay Crew Classic.

Members of the men's crew club grab their oars as they prepare to compete in the March 23 Crawford Bay Crew Classic on the downtown Portsmouth waterfront.

Two members of the Old Dominion University Sailing team sailing, with one of them partially hanging off the boat in order to move the sails.

A member of the Old Dominion University Sailing Team tries to navigate her boat through choppy waters.

Members of the men's crew club grab their oars as they prepare to compete in the March 23 Crawford Bay Crew Classic on the downtown Portsmouth waterfront. Although ODU's teams failed to win any events at the regatta, they were happy for the chance to compete against the more experienced teams of the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, George Washington University, University of Virginia, and William and Mary.

Boats used by the Old Dominion University Sailing team are lined at dock near the Boathouse.

Two members of the Old Dominion University Sailing team sailing in their boat.

Members of the Old Dominion University Crew team bring their boat out for inspection.

Members of the Old Dominion University Crew team row past several big ships and loading equipment.

Members of the Old Dominion University Crew team row past the buildings of Downtown Norfolk.

Members of the Old Dominion University Sailing team trying to steer their boats with the surf.

Members of the Old Dominion University Sailing Team preparing to sail at sunrise.

A sunbather is watching two boats from the Old Dominion University Sailing team set sail.

Onlookers watch three boats from the Old Dominion University Sailing team beginning to set sail.