Happy New Year Justice Rowing Supporters!

If you’re not already in the mood for rowing (just 43 days until on-the-water practice!), I encourage you to take an evening and watch Boys in the Boat, at a theater near you. Particularly poignant to me were the scenes with George Pocock crafting/caring for his boats with the team. Some of you may not know that Justice Rowing is the proud owner of a Pocock 8 which was purchased in part by Fairfax County in the late 1960’s. And with the grit of 9 “kids” from JEB Stuart, the boat was piloted to win the Princess Elisabeth Cup race at the Henley Royal Regatta in Oxford, England in 1968. The restored boat (thanks Bob Finley) rests in a place of honor hanging in the practice room down at Sandy Run. See photos of the restoration and installation at Miss Fairfax Restoration and Miss Fairfax Installation at Sandy Run Boathouse (thanks Heidi Gioseffi for the photos).

Important reminders for this month and beyond:

1. Team Registration and Dues Deadline Jan. 15 — If you have not yet registered and paid your dues for the team, please do so ASAP and NLT 1/15. Please complete all required forms. Our team numbers are due to VASRA shortly and all of our volunteer slots, dues, etc. are based on getting an accurate number of team members.

2. February 1, 7:00 PM — Justice Rowing Boosters Meeting (virtual information to be sent later).

3. February 3 US Rowing ERG Sprints, Alexandria, VA — More details to come.

4. February 10 20TH ANNUAL PWRC INVITATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ERG SPRINTS, Woodbridge Senior High School, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Stay tuned for more information about this event, including parent-rower races! Watch Justice Rowing photos and videos from the 2023 PWRC Erg Sprints

5. Saturday, February 17 Boat Move — We will move our boats and equipment from Sandy Run up to Lake Barcroft to begin on-the-water practice starting Monday, February 19. All-hands event. Get an idea of what to expect by viewing our photo gallery and learn ways you can support our boat move.

Stay up-to-date: Regularly monitor your email inbox, our calendar, and key dates on the VASRA.org website.

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