The Harlem River Boat Club has just been asked by the Manhattan Parks Commissioner to do a "row-by" in a ground breaking ceremony for the Harlem River Esplanade, and so writes in:

This is a big deal for us, because it means that we are truly on the radar screen of Parks higher-ups and because it indicates that rowing is an activity that the Parks Department wants to see and showcase on the Harlem River.

*The ground breaking is tomorrow, August 21st, at 11am.* HRBC will be rowing boats on the river as part of the photo-op. The Mayor will be there, along with other electeds and Parks reps.

*We need several people who how to scull and a small group of people to help rig and launch a boat* -- we will probably be using our wherries, or perhaps our quad. We will be meeting at Roberto Clemente State Park at 8 AM and should be done by 1PM.

We know this is short notice, but it's an amazing opportunity for HRBC. If you are available to help out for any part of this, please let us know!

Salty dogs, scurvy naves and like can send an email to: info [at] harlemriverboatclub [.] org