With a high of 39 °F and through wind and rain, Coach Mike and David spent 8 hours on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou moving the Rice Crew boathouse to an elevated position along York street today.

For those following our proof-of-concept adventures at our new location, you're well aware of the issues we have been having with minor vandalism. We decided to move our containers up closer to the road following discussions with the Houston Police Department - a special thank you to Sergeant Farquhar for meeting with us on the banks of the bayou in sub-freezing weather! Our new location offers many security advantages, including: ambient lighting provided by the York St. streetlights, increased visibility due to York St. traffic, and vicinity to electricity allowing for monitored security. Moreover, we removed the 2-foot gap between the containers preventing roof and side access. Finally, it should be noted how much Coach Mike enjoyed breaking through the old welded sidewall with a crowbar in true Cro-Magnon fashion!

While undergoing this move, a meeting occurred between our boathouse collaboration (Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Texas Dragon Boat Association, and Rice Crew) and Rice's newest Assistant Director of Club Sports, Dave Broadstone. We are incredibly excited to welcome Dave onboard and look forward to growing stronger as a Rice club sport under his guidance!