Robert Newman begins as Varsity Men's Coach
A member of the Bruin's first Pac-8 Championship crew, Robert Newman came to UCLA after a successful stint at the University of California, Irvine. Newman, who represented the United States at the 1969 World Championships, led the Bruins to several strong finishes at the Pac-8/West Coast Championships. In 1981, after a silver medal performance by the Bruins at the Pac-8/West Coast Championships, he was named Pac-8 Coach of the Year.

Sims begins as Varsity Men's Coach
Formerly with the UCLA freshman, Sims moved to the varsity for the 1985-1986 season. UCLA hosts Oxford University In both 1986 and 1987, the Men's Crew defeated England's famed Oxford University Crew in the UCLA Classic.

Zenon Babraj begins as Varsity Men's Coach
A native of Poland, Babraj was a member of several Polish National Teams as both a sweep oarsmen and sculler. His prior coaching experience included stints at the Warsaw club SKRA, the University of Washington, Brown University, and the US Pre-Elite National Team.

Pac-10 Champions in a dramatic grand final
UCLA defeated Cal by five seats to win the 1987 Pac-10 title. The Bruins would go on to represent the conference at the Men's Collegiate Rowing Championships in Cincinnati, placing fourth in a race won by Harvard.

Pac-10 Champions
In addition to defending their Pac-10 title in Sacramento, the Bruins won the San Diego Crew Classic and placed third at the Redwood Shores Classic. The UCLA Varsity 8, after placing sixth at the Collegiate Nationals, traveled to England for the Royal Henley Regatta.

Pac-10 Champions
Pac-10 Champions for the third consecutive year the Bruins won the Pac-10 Championship. Coach Zenon Babraj was again named the Pac-10 Coach of the Year after receiving the honor in 1987 and 1988.