Made in the Shade

It’s been a scorcher of a summer, but thanks to a recently completed Eagle Scout project Colorado Junior Crew and Boulder Community Rowing will get some relief with an impressive shade structure that attaches to the trailer that transports our rowing shells.

Pete Bacus, of Boy Scouts of America’s Troop 78, led the charge on designing and building this amazing structure. It’s a massive 37 feet in length, and at 6 feet wide when extended the rowers will have it “made in the shade” at summer regattas for years to come.

The structure debuted on a hot afternoon in July. “CJC Rowers were coming off the water after practice to help out and see their new shade sail,” reads a statement from CJC. “Coach Vee brought some chocolate milk to make a toast! The team was given instructions on how to take it down and make adjustments as needed. It all finished up before our beloved Coach Vee moves to Florida. It was an emotional day for all.”

Too cool! BCR sends hearty thanks to everyone that helped with the project.