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Hudson Boat Works boats have won 80 Senior World and Olympic Medals since 1984.
Hudson Boat Works boats have won 80 Senior World and Olympic Medals since 1984.


Hudson formerly held the world best time for the men's heavyweight [[eight (rowing)|eight]] for a two thousand meter race which was 5:19.85, designed by Luis Tarrataca, set by the U.S in the [[Rowing at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Olympic games in Athens, Greece]]. The current best time of 5:19.35 was set by the Canadian men's eight in a boat made by German boatmaker [[Empacher]] on May 25, 2012 at a World Cup meet in [[Lucerne, Switzerland]].
Hudson holds the Olympic best time for the men's heavyweight [[eight (rowing)|eight]] for a two thousand meter race at 5:19.85, set by the U.S in the [[Rowing at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Olympic games in Athens, Greece]].

==External links==
* http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/olympics/canadian-mens-eight-rowing-team-sets-world-record/article4209846/
* http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2012/05/25/sp-olympics-rowing-lucerne-mens-eight-record-canada.html
* [http://www.hudsonboatworks.com/ Hudson Boat Works official website]



[[Category:1981 establishments in Ontario]]
[[Category:1981 establishments in Ontario]]

Revision as of 19:06, 13 March 2015

Hudson Boat Works
FoundedLondon, Ontario, Canada (1981 (1981))
Headquarters,
Canada
ProductsRowing boats
Websitewww.hudsonboatworks.com
A Hudson boat used by the winning crew from Newcastle University Boat Club in the Prince Albert Challenge Cup, Henley Royal Regatta 2008.

Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian National Teams.

In March 2007, Hudson began production of their SHARK Series. Designed by Britt Chance, US Naval Architect, and Jack Coughlan, Head of Hudson R&D, the Great White 1x's and the Hammerhead crew boats are fast, more stable, and more comfortable for the rowers.

Hudson Boat Works boats have won 80 Senior World and Olympic Medals since 1984.

Hudson holds the Olympic best time for the men's heavyweight eight for a two thousand meter race at 5:19.85, set by the U.S in the 2004 Olympic games in Athens, Greece.