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We are raising money to help with the purchase of a quad (4-man sculling boat) and 4 sets of sculling oars. Currently, NORC does not have any 4-man boats, and the addition of a quad is critical to our Junior and Learn-to-Row programming. NORC has found a beautiful, refurbished quad located in DC, for an incredible deal. We have put down a 50% deposit on the boat, not do not currently have the funds to pay the balance, which is due by the end of the year. The boat should arrive at the NORC boathouse this summer, however, we will not be able to utilize it until we have oars to accompany it. Junior Rowing A quad is critical to our mission to grow the presence of Junior (Ages 14-18) rowing in the New Orleans area. This year, we have started our first official Junior rowing program, but capacity is limited due to the number of seats. The addition of a quad will significantly increase the number of Junior rowers we can accept into the club, and help to better prepare Junior rowers for future rowing endeavors (college rowing and the potential for rowing scholarships).
Learn-to-Row The addition of a quad will also increase the number of seats available during Learn-to-Row classes. Because of our recent move to Bayou St. John, the visibility of rowing in the City of New Orleans has drastically increased, and with it so has the interest in Learn-to-Row classes. Being a community driven organization, NORC wants to offer as many New Orleans community members the opportunity to learn to row as possible. A quad will help us get 4 additional rowers out on the water during each class.
We are so thankful for our dedicated club members and the contributions that have been made to NORC in the past. If you are able to donate anything to help us achieve our goal of providing more New Orleans community members with the opportunity to row on the beautiful Bayou St. John, we would greatly appreciate it.