We thought we’d share with you
this insert from fashion photographer of preppy subculture, F.E Castleberry.
For the past six months I’ve been
meandering around New England photographing prominent rowers. I’m honored and
privileged to be surrounded by world class athletes, Olympic gold medalists and
record holders. I find a true elite gathering of rowers who celebrate the sport
of crew by way of the storied rowing blazer. Here are some snapshots of Amsterdam
Student Rowing Club Nereus at the Head of the Charles Regatta. Their blazers
were beautiful, with some wearing the sweat and tears by which they earned them
literally on their sleeves. A couple of the jackets were at least 40 years old.
The student rowing club was founded in 1885 and produces a substantial part of
the national team as well as Olympic medal winning athletes.
