The true explorer does his work not for any hopes of reward or honour, but because the thing he has set himself to do is part of his being, and must be accomplished for the sake of the accomplishment. (President Roosevelt on the presentation of the Hubbard Medal of the National Geographic Society to Robert Peary, 1906).

OAR Northwest ocean rowers will again row across the Atlantic Ocean in 2012.  The team’s spirit of goal setting glows with the energy of explorers past and present.  OAR Northwest seeks to create new possibilities.

More than a few people attending the organization’s December 16 event in Tacoma said the evening was inspiring.  Certainly, the celebration was enjoyable, and OAR Northwest is grateful to all the support, sponsors and attendees.  The reception highlighted OAR Northwest’s new direction, network of support, and plans for the 2012 expeditions.

Help us connect classrooms with the ocean rowing craft.  Help us connect kids with an explorer’s spirit.  Help us develop in students a love of inquiry.

SUPPORT OAR NORTHWEST
OAR Northwest needs your immediate financial support to help underwrite the grades K-12 education programs we provide.  Here’s how to make tax-deductible donations:

• Click GIVE to donate online, securely and safely
• Facebook Friends, donate using Fundrazr.
• Mail a check, made out to “OAR Northwest,”

OAR Northwest
PO Box 31402
Seattle, WA  98103

Stay tuned for exciting ocean expeditions, future fundraising events and information on how to view and row our extraordinary vessel.

Sincerely,
OAR Northwest Team

Sponsoring Host: Foss Waterway Seaport  Tom Cashman and Earla Harding were gracious hosts!  The facilities were decorated and perfect for the nearly 60 guests.  Adding a public program to the days activities also allowed OAR Northwest to visit with local Tacomites.  Super Thanks!

Beverage and Food:

Odin Brewing Company and Wes Peterson who served Odin’s Gift.  From America’s most Adventurous Brewery, the gift was certainly one OAR Northwest will remember for years to come.

de la Estancia and Carl Mundt, President, who served organic polenta with baby spinach.  de la Estancia was aboard the 2006 OAR Northwest expedition, and the crew was lucky that it was!

Alacer Corp who provided Emergen-C® Vitamin Drink packets.  Save your holiday party with Emergen-C® Vitamin Drink!  Give the festivities an Emergen-C® punch that guests will never forget.

OAR Northwest would like to publicly recognize and thank, in advance, the following food and beverage sponsors of our VOYAGE IN PLANNING celebration!

Alacer Corp., producers of Emergen-C® Vitamin Drink

de la Estancia, producers of Organic Polenta

Odin Brewing Company, producers of Odin’s Gift

Each company has supportive and great to work with during event planning.  We look forward to both Carl Mundt of de la Estancia and Wes Peterson of Odin Brewing Company to serve and introduce their products to our guests.

Examples of mouthwatering fare devoured by the ravenous rowers in 2006 will be sure to please our guests, and they’ll hear about stories of how to embellish polenta with Emergen-C!  As Carl has written….we’re hosting a “polentavent,” and the Alacer Corp. may agree, calling for an at-sea Emergen-C.

Title: VOYAGE IN PLANNING Celebration in Tacoma, Wash.
Location: 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
Link out: Click here
Description: Public is invited to visit “James Robert Hanssen,” 29-foot ocean rowboat, and OAR Northwest expedition team members. In 2006, after 72-days and 3,500 miles, the OAR Northwest team rowed across the North Atlantic Ocean from New York to Falmouth, England. They secured a Guinness World Record for being the first American ocean rowing team to ever make mainland landfall without assistance. In 2012 OAR Northwest will once again row across the Atlantic Ocean and engage school students via a dynamic education program. Read more under the “EDUCATION” tab.
Start Time: 1500
Date: 2011-12-16
End Time: 1700

Families speak with OAR Northwest representatives and view the vessel while it's docked at CWB.

Title: Rowboat at The Center For Wooden Boats
Location: South Lake Union Park / CWB
Link out: Click here
Description: Visit CWB and the ocean rowboat, “James Robert Hanssen,” owned and operated by OAR Northwest.
OAR Northwest and CWB are exploring a partnership, and we both hope the public will visit all vessels on the docks…and go for a row via the livery!
Start Date: 2011-06-17
End Date: 2011-06-24