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Hudson Boat Works is a rowing
racing shell In watercraft, a racing shell (also referred to as a ''fine boat'' (UK) or simply a ''shell'') is an extremely narrow, and often comparatively long, rowing boat specifically designed for Rowing (sport), racing or exercise. It is equipped with lon ...
manufacturer based in
London, Ontario London is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor. The city had a population of 422,324 according to the 2021 Canadian census. London is at the confluence of the Thames River (Ontario), Thames River and N ...
. Jack Coughlan and his brother-in-law Hugh Hudson founded the company in 1981. In March 2007, Hudson began production of their "Shark" line of boats. Designed by Britt Chance, US Naval Architect, Luis Tarrataca, Hudson Design Engineer, and Jack Coughlan, Head of Hudson R&D, the Great White 1x and the Hammerhead 8+ shells and claim to be; faster than ever, more stable, and more comfortable for the rowers. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams. Hudson Boat Works boats have won 86 World and Olympic Medals since 1984. Hudson formerly held the world best time for the men's heavyweight eight for a two thousand meter race which was 5:19.85, designed by Luis Tarrataca, set by the U.S in the 2004 Olympic games in Athens, Greece.


External links

* https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/olympics/canadian-mens-eight-rowing-team-sets-world-record/article4209846/ * https://www.cbc.ca/sports/2.720/canadian-men-s-8-rowers-break-world-record-1.1185565
Hudson Boat Works official website
Rowing equipment manufacturers Sporting goods manufacturers of Canada Companies based in London, Ontario Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1981 1981 establishments in Ontario Canadian brands {{rowing-stub