By CONNOR KITKO ’13
Eye Staff Reporter
Across Cleveland, politicians, philanthropists, and community-organizers are fostering projects to make the city more scenic and enjoyable for the citizens. One of those projects, backed by the Cleveland Rowing Foundation, is being supported by our very own Wildcat Navy.
For the past twenty years, the Ignatius crew team has rowed out of a warehouse that was converted nto a boathouse. The words “Class 1 Asbestos” still emblazon one wall. Comparable to a move from a Motel 6 to the Ritz -Carlton, the Cats are leaving
their old home in favor of the new Cleveland Rowing Foundation boathouse at the RiverGate complex.
The new facility, which is located around the river bend from the current facility, includes a floor plan that was designed with crew teams in mind. This new floor plan will make it easier to maneuver rowing shells to and from the river. While this will be a step up for the Ignatius Navy, this is only the first stage in a series of planned improvements to the boathouse, which is currently being renovated.
Regardless of their starting place, the team must still confront the river with the typical Ignatius spirit of hard work and 5:45 a.m. practices. “
