We have the size and the power to be very successful, but we just need to spend more time on the water to get a good form down. If we work hard, we have the capability to take on some more experienced area schools. According to Brewster, who was on his high school crew team, crew is a popular sport in West Michigan, which is one of the three most popular areas in the nation for rowers and rowing clubs. Despite this community interest, Calvin has no crew team, while Cornerstone and Hope both have novice crew programs. Calvin is the only college around that doesn't have a crew team, but that isn't due to lack of interest from the community and, most important, from the students.
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They supported their effort because there is no funding to buy skulls the first year for a club. I think that we have proved that we are a legitimate team that is trying to accomplish something. The only support that we have gotten is from the Grand Rapids Rowing Club. I do not mean to say that Calvin is holding us back or causing us problems. According to Brewster, one of the advantages to Calvin supporting a crew club would be the interest it could create in student life.