Rowing on the Raritan Boat Building Project
The LRWP’s new “Rowing on the Raritan Boat Building Project” seeks volunteers to participate in boat-building to provide the inaugural fleet of a community-based rowing program on the Raritan River. The goal is to construct two cedar strip rowing boats during a 90-day building period beginning the week of January 24, 2021. No experience required. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn through hands-on activities, as well as through live-streaming and recorded instructional sessions.
Feel free to participate as “observer” – watch our volunteers build the boats via street-level windows.
Requirements for Participation:
Age 14+
No boat-building experience required
Free to register and participate
Participants will be screened at the beginning of each shop session and expected to follow Covid-19 Safety Protocol.
Volunteer Dates and Times (Please register via our events page):
| Mon 2-5:00 p.m. | Wed 3-5:00 p.m. | Wed 5-7:00 p.m. | Sat 8-10:00 a.m. | Sat 10-12:00 a.m. |
With thanks to Derek Hartwick-Head Rowing Coach- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the New Brunswick Parking Authority for their partnership on this project.
