Inspired by Marian Wright Edelman’s quote “You can’t be what you can’t see,” Camp Lucy’s team has worked hard to provide clear avenues for continued camper participation as the future leaders of the program. Options include returning to camp next summer, rowing at a local boathouse after camp, or participating in school-year events such as the fall field trip to the University of Washington, or the annual 26-point LU Marathon of Meters in February. Aspirationally, the team would love to provide opportunities for the program graduates to return as volunteers, or as coaches or counselors-in-training so that more young women of color can experience rowing led by those who share their identities. Whatever the future holds for Camp Lucy, it’s exciting to witness the next phase.

Ok, everyone. At this point, there are some key basics that every rower really should already be aware of:

1. The state of diversity in rowing is real bad.

2. Diversifying rowing (like working for equity anywhere) is hard work.

3. Many things have been accomplished to make rowing spaces more inclusive but we are not yet where we want to be.

The story of Green Lake Crew’s pilot STEM to Stern program launch is a perfect example of perseverance.

The George Pocock Rowing Foundation was founded in 1984, so that makes us 40 years old this year. If you’ve been with us for the entire time or you’re just learning about the Pocock Foundation today, here’s a brief overview of the work we do, 40 years later.