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Arlington HS Rowing Teams See Success!
Our connection to the river is strong, and it offers so much to our young people. It will be amazing what our kids can do when they no longer have to cross the river, battle traffic, and more just to pursue their passions. The Arlington Boathouse will offer access to the river for sport and…
Read MoreWashington-Liberty Celebrates Trailblazing Alumna
On April 18th, Washington-Liberty HS Crew celebrated the legacy of pioneering athlete, Ellie Cochran ’73, who was the first woman to win a gold medal at the National Schoolboy Regatta as a coxswain for the men’s rowing program. She blazed a trail for the women’s program at W-L, which started in 1975, but more importantly,…
Read MoreArlington County Leaders Dedicated To Boathouse Project
Local news outlet ARLnow.com reported that Arlington County’s board is excited to share that the Arlington Boathouse project is on track to see significant progress in the near future, with an opening on track for the “end of the decade.” The Arlington Boathouse Foundation continues to applaud and share the enthusiasm of our Arlington County…
Read MoreOlympian Encourages Everyone To Be Better Stewards Of The Potomac
D.C. native, Wilson HS and GWU grad, and U.S. Olympian in rowing, Aquil Abdullah shares why we all should be working to be better stewards of our river. Access to the river through the Arlington Boathouse will give educational opportunities for Arlington Public Schools students and give them a closer connection to the natural world…
Read MoreThe Gather: Local Crew Parents Share Their Experiences With Others
Former Wakefield High School Crew Booster parents Alicia Cushman, Kim O’Connell, Ed Hasecke, and Jessica Lenard have started a podcast, The Gather, where they share their experiences with rowing, what it offered their children, how it impacted their families, and how it changed their lives for the better. It is a wonderful introduction for those…
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Being Close To Water
“Water can instill a sense of being away and boundless possibilities, yet also a feeling of compatibility with our location, of comfort and belonging.” This quote is no surprise to anyone who has spent time along or on the Potomac River. This thoughtful article in Outside Magazine shares how science proves that being near water…
Read MoreFour Mile Run Kayak Launch Offers Access
A recent article in ALXnow.com shares the exciting news about the opening of the public kayak launch on the Alexandria side of Four Mile Run. Alexandrians will now benefit from this public access to local blue space and the Potomac River. This ADA-compliant access shows Alexandria’s commitment to its community to provide new access and…
Read MoreRowing News Profiles Arlington Boathouse
Rowing News, the premier publisher of rowing news and features, published a piece on the Arlington Boathouse project and our very own Board of Directors, Sean Bamman. The Arlington Boathouse project is being recognized across the country as an important initiative for our area and the nation, serving as an example of what can be…
Read MoreArlington County Releases RFP for Arlington Boathouse Project
Another critical step in the process of building the Arlington Boathouse has happened: The County has released the RFP for the Boathouse Master Plan. This is the initial step needed to move the project towards the design phase. The link to the RFP materials can be found HERE.
Read MoreProvide Feedback for the Arlington Public Spaces Master Plan Refresh
Arlington County is seeking feedback on its Public Spaces Master Plan Refresh, and you can help by letting them know how important the Arlington Boathouse Project is to you! Every bit of positive feedback helps promote our effort and moves meters closer to the finish line. Arlington’s post and the link to the feedback are…
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