About OEWRS

 

Our Mission:

OEWRS is dedicated to providing an environment for learning whaleboat rowing and participating in races and other rowing events. Important aspects of this include:

• Welcoming novice rowers to our teams,
• Local outreach to youths interested in rowing,
• Raising awareness of local maritime history among the general public,
• Maintaining an historic wooden whaleboat,
• Providing teaching opportunities to interested people of all ages and genders,
• Devoted to improving and developing the rowing and racing performance and capabilities of our members,
• Through our membership in BAWRA, the Bay Area Whaleboat Rowing Association, fostering a growth in Whaleboat Rowing.