As we celebrate our 25th year as a rowing club, we’re reflecting with gratitude on how far we’ve come—and looking ahead with intention to the next 25 years. A strong, well-maintained fleet is essential to providing safe, competitive, and inspiring experiences for our athletes, and we are actively building a long-term fleet management plan to support the future of our program.

Last year, thanks to our community’s support, we invested in two new Hudson boats. This year, we’ve been incredibly fortunate to benefit from a unique and generous partnership with Vespoli, which has allowed us to use three boats—two quads and a double—throughout the fall season. These boats, valued at $45,000, have already made a meaningful difference for our athletes.

As we head into the spring season, our youth program is full, and we are now limited not by interest or commitment, but by the number of seats we have available in boats. To continue offering every athlete the opportunity to train and compete, we are working to add these three boats to our permanent fleet.

We invite you to be part of this moment in the club’s history. Your support—whether through a one-time donation or a monthly or quarterly pledge—will help us secure these boats and ensure our athletes have the equipment they need to thrive. We are currently in discussions with Vespoli to finalize purchase terms, and our goal is to have funds raised or pledged by February 20, 2026.

Thank you for believing in our athletes, our mission, and the future of this club. Your generosity helps carry us forward—one seat, one stroke, and one season at a time.

2026 Rowing Fleet Investment Fund

By Vancouver Lake Crew

2026 Rowing Fleet Investment Fund