Gee-Gees finish strong with top-10 standing at Canadian University Rowing Championship

Gee-Gees finish strong with top-10 standing at Canadian University Rowing Championship
November 7, 2025

Montreal, QC (Nov. 2, 2025) – The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Rowing program concluded its fall season on a high note this past weekend at the 2025 Canadian University Rowing Championships (CURC), held at the Olympic Basin in Montreal. Against a field of 28 programs from across the country, the Gee-Gees demonstrated national competitiveness, securing top-10 overall team finishes.

The Gee-Gees Women's Team posted an impressive 9th-place finish in the overall women's standings with 34 points, continuing their streak as a leading program in Ontario and Canada. Key performances were delivered by:

  • Women's Lightweight Single (LW1x): Rebecca Cocchetto had a strong national showing, rowing her way into the A-Final to finish an impressive 5th overall in the single.
  • Women's Lightweight Double (LW2x): Cocchetto paired with Hannah Cavanaugh to compete in this event, where they also secured a 5th-place finish in the nation.
  • Women's Eight (W8+): The marquee crew of the women's team delivered a strong performance, finishing 9th overall in the national final rankings.

The Gee-Gees Men's Team also had a notable regatta, earning an 8th-place finish in the overall men's standings with 40 points. Key efforts in small boats contributed significantly to the team's standing:

  • Men's Lightweight Single (LM1x): Gee-Gees sculler Matt Rafter battled through heats and delivered a strong row in the highly competitive final, finishing 8th overall in the nation.
  • Men's Pair (M2-): The crew of David Jeffic and Kyle Lamprecht also showed national-level speed, placing 8th overall in the highly contested pair event.

The combined success of the men's and women's teams at the CURC solidifies uOttawa's position among the best university rowing programs in the country. We are incredibly proud of all the athletes and coaches—who dedicated themselves this season to represent the Garnet and Grey on the national stage.

The Gee-Gees now turn their focus to intense winter training, preparing for a strong transition into the 2026 spring season.