Stan Pocock '46 is an innovative boat builder, oarsman, and lifelong coach for a multitude of winning crews. In 2012 Stan was honored at the US Rowing Golden Oars Awards Dinner in New York as he received the US Rowing Medal of Honor.
Stan Pocock coached at the Univ. of Washington from 1947-55. He coached multiple U.S. crews in the Olympics, winning several medals including gold in the men's four in 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy.
Stan has generations of boat building in his blood. Originally the family built boats in England. Stan's father, George, founded the Pocock Racing Shells boat building company with his brother, Dick, in Seattle 1913.
A testimony to Stan's influence on the fraternity and the sport of crew, our luncheon crowd for Stan's presentation spanned 8 decades.
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| Stan Pocock '46 and Koll Hagen '66 |
Jim McCurdy Sr. has been a lifelong supporter of Husky Crew, so it was our pleasure to include him in our luncheon group.
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| Honored guest, Jim McCurdy Sr. flanked by James McCurdy '79 and Peter Phillips '76 |
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| Peter Apostolou '46 receiving book order from Jack Rhodes '60 |
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| Authored by Stan Pocock '46, available for purchase |
Peter Apostolou '46 announced the signed books were available for $ 100 each, and all proceeds go to the George Pocock Foundation. Per Peter, this book is available on Amazon for $ 400. Questions or orders should be addressed to Peter Apostolou '46
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