January 29

Gay Sports Team
Chicago Rowing Union

Founded in 2005 by 12 men as a team for Chicago’s Gay Games, Chicago Rowing Union (CRU) is the Midwest's one and only LGBT rowing organization, one of three such clubs in the world (along with Melbourne Australia’s Argonauts and Washington DC’s DC Strokes). Being gay is not a requirement – they are open to all. Originally named Qrew Chicago, the team’s name changed to Chicago Rowing Union in 2009. Their season runs from April through October, with annual winter indoor sessions and competitions in the Midwest, around the nation and even some international races.




Now on to the guys with tan lines.