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18 de nov. de 2023 · It is this impact that inspired the creation of the George Pocock Rowing Foundation and is reflected in our mission to help young people access and experience the life-changing sport of rowing. TODAY the Pocock Foundation’s work centers around supporting youth athletes and the communities they row in Seattle, in the Pacific Northwest, and around the nation.
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George Pocock (1774–1843) was an English schoolteacher, the founder of Tent Methodism and an inventor, particularly known for having invented the 'Charvolant,' a kite-drawn carriage. George was born in Hungerford in Berkshire in 1774, the son of John Pocock, a cabinet-maker in that town, and his wife, Mary. [1]
26 de dic. de 2023 · Excerpt from Ready All!. George Pocock’s loyalty to the sport of rowing in general was his hallmark throughout his life but following the Husky crew’s surprise victory at Poughkeepsie in 1923, he found that he must assess his loyalties to the University of Washington and to his staunch friend, [head crew coach] Rusty Callow.
George Pocock entered the navy in 1718, serving aboard HMS Superb under the patronage of his maternal uncle, Captain Streynsham Master (1682–1724). [2] He became lieutenant in April 1725 and commander in 1733. In 1738 he was promoted to post-captain and granted command of the 20-gun HMS Aldborough. [3] After serving in the West Indies he was ...
20 de mar. de 1976 · George Pocock was a master builder, a craftsman of the old school, who never lost his dedication to absolute accuracy, perfect fit and innovative design. In his lifetime of shell building, he ...
24 de ago. de 1987 · A decade after the passing of George Pocock, his son still runs the shop.) During World War I and its aftermath, George made a six-year detour from boatbuilding to work for Boeing. He returned to the boats in 1922, and with the proliferation of his craft, American rowing entered a golden age. Victories in six Olympic Games brought Pocock shells ...
George Pocock, a skilled craftsman known for his boat building, created more than just racing shells in the repurposed seaplane hanger on the University of Washington campus. A vital role in the success of the boys of '36, Pocock was also a master of building relationships, helping mould young Joe Rantz and the other boys to become world champions in the sport of rowing.
