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On Monday, HUDSON was announced as the recipient of the 2025 Row Ontario Chair’s Award. The Chair’s Award is awarded at the discretion of the Chair of the Row Ontario Board of Directors to an individual, club, organization, or group from the Ontario rowing community. The Chair’s Award is meant to recognize those deserving of special recognition for their significant contributions, resiliency, integrity, innovation and sportsmanship.

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Since 1981, HUDSON has been an essential contributor to the advancement of rowing in Ontario, and their leadership this past year has been particularly noteworthy. As an Ontario‑based manufacturer employing Ontarians, HUDSON plays a role not only in the sport’s development but also in supporting the province’s broader economic and industrial landscape. Their continued support of the Ontario NextGen Performance Centre (ONGPC) has also strengthened the province’s high‑performance pathway and elevated the development environment for emerging athletes by ensuring consistent access to world‑class equipment.

HUDSON has also demonstrated a commitment to coach education and community development, most recently through their role in bringing Arshay Cooper to the RowOn Coaching Conference this past December and their ongoing support of his inclusion‑focused initiatives through significant boat donations in other rowing communities outside of Ontario. Initiatives like Arshay’s have the potential to broaden Ontario’s rowing talent pool and, most importantly, expand access for equity‑deserving athletes. HUDSON’s investment in this work reflects a meaningful and forward‑looking vision for the sport. Their commitment extends nationally as well, including support for the Rowing Canada Aviron NextGen U19 and U23 national teams through the provision of high‑quality equipment—further demonstrating their dedication to athlete development.

Through these contributions, HUDSON has made a positive impact through partnership, and leadership of the highest standard, making them a highly deserving recipient of the 2025 Row Ontario Chair’s Award. #RowOn

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There’s still time to register for the Learn to Row workshop in Toronto this weekend! Early prices are still in effect until tomorrow! Register at www.rowontario.ca/events

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Congratulations to all the winners and nominees on an outstanding 2025! 👏👏👏

Read the full story about the winners at the 🔗 in our bio! #RowOn

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Row Ontario announced the locations of their 2026 flatwater property regattas on Friday, highlighted by the Henley Course in St. Catharines being named as the venue of the 2026 RowOn Championships on July 18-19.

Read the full story at www.rowontario.ca/news #RowOn