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The foundry
By the numbers
The foundry offers year-round land and water-based programs for thousands of Cleveland area youth, including competitive rowing and sailing programs, introductory summer camps, strength and conditioning programming, and athlete enrichment opportunities for middle and high-school aged students. We also have a community outreach and engagement program called Row. Sail. Dream.
Since 2020
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74
Zip Codes
Engaged students from 74 different zip codes across Northeast Ohio
140
Different Schools
Reached students from 140 different schools across Northeast Ohio
2,450
Students
Engaged 2,450 students in on-water programming, including camps, clinics and competitive teams
12,400
Cities
Provided over 12,400 introductory experiences to the sports of rowing and sailing through outreach
What is foundry Rowing and Sailing?
Sailing and rowing are both water-based activities, but they differ significantly in their mechanics, physical demands, and the skills required. Sailing utilizes wind power to propel a boat, demanding knowledge of wind direction, sail trim, and boat handling, while also requiring some physical exertion for maneuvering and balancing. Rowing, on the other hand, is a purely human-powered activity where oars are used to propel the boat forward, requiring sustained physical effort and rhythmic coordination.
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