The Seven Seat

A True Story of Rowing, Revenge, and Redemption

By: Daniel J. Boyne

Narrated by: Joe Hempel

Harvard University coach and acclaimed rowing author, Dan Boyne, tells a humorous story of his first year of freshman crew, including a sub plot of personal redemption against an insufferable football player who has bullied him throughout high school.

After being accepted at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, Boyne decides to take up rowing, the only sport that takes place far off campus, on the adventurous waters of The Connecticut River. There, he quickly experiences the unique rigors, rewards, and colorful personalities of the sport, not knowing that his nemesis has decided to try out for crew, at rival school Coast Guard Academy.

As racing season approaches, Boyne becomes part of an exceptional freshman lightweight boat, with high hopes to win the National Championships in Philadelphia that year, but his final fears are realized when he discovers that his old high school archenemy is also doing well, and rowing in the very same position as he is-the seven seat.

©2019 Daniel J. Boyne (P)2019 Tantor

Brings back fond memories

very enjoyable and captured the essence of the collegiate rowing experience. whether you have rowed before or not, you will enjoy both the story and the detailed descriptions of the sport. A good mix of the fun and challenges that are intertwined in picking up a sport in college that most have not done. Highly recommended.

Fun peek at collegiate rowing

This was an engaging listen about the author's introduction to rowing. it captures well the challenges, rewards, and lessons of being in a team boat.