Those who know the story of Jeppe Boats and Blades will know that in 2020, in the midst of COVID lockdowns and worldwide uncertainty, the Jeppe Rowing Community comprising of current and former oarsmen, coaches, parents and the school were able to acquire 15 Boats for the club, including Damascus, the new 8+.

There have been many successful initiatives in the past to acquire equipment, but I do not believe any of them have had the support from the wider Jeppe rowing community many of whom are living in other countries.

In addition to acquiring equipment, we have seen the community thrive, with the WhatsApp group being the most recent epicentre of this.  If you are not on the group yet and would like to join, please let me know.

Together we have all been able to celebrate the amazing results that Jeppe is achieving in the current season.  The ingredients that make this success possible is the grit of our oarsmen, the commitment of the coaches and the unwavering support from parents and family.

The old boy community has also played a part by purchasing equipment that makes it possible for these crews to compete at the highest level.

But there is still work to do.  We still need R72k to pay off the last of the boats purchased in 2020 and, if we want Jeppe to continue to grow the club and stay on its current upward trajectory, there will always be the need for financial support.  

So where do we start and how can you help?  That’s a great question, and I am glad you asked.

Let’s start by paying off the 2^nd pair that is shown in the boat barometer (above) with 1 gold and 1 silver seat.  We only need R2k to pay this off, lets aim to have this paid off by SA champs in a weeks’ time.  

If you are able to purchase a boat outright at R10k a seat, that’s amazing, we have had several people support the club in this way. You can also make a monthly contribution of R100 to the club safe in the knowledge that 100% of your money will go towards equipping the crews.

Remember, its not about how much you are able to give but that you are part of Jeppe Rowing success.   With more race worthy boats, more boys will get the opportunity to experience rowing for themselves. 

Together we can make this happen please contact me to get more info on any of this

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