Brockport Community Rowing (BCR) is about to launch its inaugural 2025 season. Even with the expansion of rowing in the Greater Rochester area, BCR is Monroe County’s first and only west side rowing organization. There’s been a flurry of activity over the past month – BCR opened the boathouse, received four boats donated by area rowing clubs, and participated in a number of community events – however, there is still a lot of work to do before getting on the water.
BCR is currently in discussions with the new Village Board about its permit, and on July 11 was served a preliminary 45-day notice to vacate. While this is a troubling development, BCR leaders say they are confident they will reach an amicable solution before the 45 days and plan to do everything in their power to prove why rowing belongs in Brockport.
To that end, BCR is planning a number of free events in August and invites all community members to come out and learn more about rowing and BCR’s programming (or just come by to cheer them on from the new Bicentennial Bridge). Visit https://brockportrowing.org/programs-classes/ for additional information and to sign up to participate:
•Learn to Row Day – Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boathouse.
•Learn to Row Program – Eight classes; Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, August 5 through 21 at the Boathouse. Because a full crew is needed to row, participants must be able to attend all eight classes.
•Yoga at the Boathouse – offered Wednesdays, August 13 and 20, and Friday, August 15, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Boathouse.
•Brockport Arts Festival – Stop by the BCR booth near the kayak dock at the Welcome Center, August 9 and 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (https://brockportny.org/brockport-arts-festival/).
BCR is also calling on its members and friends to assist with a variety of important tasks, including:
•Volunteering at one of the scheduled events above. Sign up to volunteer at https://brockportrowing.org/volunteer-donate/
•Helping with construction of racks to hold the boats and oars.
•Advising on legal and accounting matters.
For more information about Brockport Community Rowing, visit brockportrowing.org.
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