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the average age of the rowers in the boat is over row programs throughout the Commonwealth
40 years old but younger than 50. There are also that are all eager to help you learn to row!
other events for rowers over 50 years old, under
40 years old, Women’s events for similar ages, and The MSP Crew would like to thank all
mixed boat races. those who supported us including Community
Rowing Inc. for providing a coach, coxswain,
In closing, I would like to personally and equipment, New Balance, the State Police
commend the newest member of our team, Association of Massachusetts, and all those who
Swifty, who proved that someone without rowing purchased MSP Crew gear in support of Cops for
experience can compete competitively in a world Kids with Cancer.
class event like the HOCR. It was his dedicated
attitude of giving it his all, showing up for every
practice, and taking part in CRI’s learn to row
program. We appreciated having him on the team
and I know that he appreciated his experience. As
he put it, “Rowing down to the starting line past
cheering people, passing boats that were manned
by some of the best rowers in the world, and
representing the Massachusetts State Police, is a
feeling I’ll never forget.”

If anyone would like to learn how to row
please contact Community Rowing Inc. at https://
www.communityrowing.org/. There are learn to

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