Our Boys in the Boat is a series about the legacy of Whatcom and Skagit County rowers on the University of Washington crew that won Olympic gold in 1936, depicted in the book and movie “The Boys In The Boat.”
Story by Meri-Jo Borzilleri // Photos and video by Hailey Hoffman
Popular book, movie buzz is a boon for Whatcom rowing club
‘The Boys In The Boat’ inspires rowers who range in age from 12 to 79
Part one explores the Whatcom Rowing Association’s growth linked to the 2013 book.
Olympic rower left remarkable 1936 diary
UW rower Don Hume kept a detailed account of the team's efforts to win gold
Part two includes excerpts from Don Hume’s diary that he kept during the 1936 Olympics.
Don Hume and Gordy Adam grew up in Skagit and Whatcom counties
Part three explores two members of the crew whose lives were untold.
George Clooney film 'captured spirit of this story,' author says
Part four details the re-creation of the University of Washington’s shell house for the movie set, and author Daniel James Brown’s reaction to the film.
‘Boys in the Boat’ fame saved the structure with hopes of restoration
Part five highlights the resurrection of the University of Washington’s shell house after it was nearly torn down.