JANUARY 2025 | The A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund (AMBTIF) presented HUDSON with an award of gratitude and appreciation of support at the 2024 Head Of The Charles® Regatta. The gathering brought together athletes, alumni, coaches, and supporters of AMBTIF programming, which breaks down barriers and increases access to rowing for diverse youth across the country.
Starting in 2021, HUDSON and Concept2 teamed up to provide high-performance equipment to AMBTIF teams. This SHARK fleet of 17 boats will be gifted to AMBTIF (a value of $335,000) so that they can continue their mission in a next phase called “FIN Forward”, where teams will share these resources with the next generation. HUDSON is proud to expand the reach and impact of these boats and looks forward to continuing its support of AMBTIF.
Eight new programs will receive HUDSON equipment in 2025: Atlantic City High School, Dallas United Crew, DeMatha Catholic High School, Evanston High School, Hackensack High School, Newport Rowing Club, Riversport OKC, and Xavier University.
Dan Walsh, North East Sales Manager, accepted the award on behalf of HUDSON. “HUDSON is honored to be part of the AMBTIF movement and to see these programs serving historically neglected communities now have no barriers to world-class equipment,” he said. “To see how fast this movement is growing both on and off the water is nothing short of amazing. We are excited to be part of Arshay’s vision now and in the future.”
The crowd exemplified AMBTIF’s work: the diverse faces were a welcoming and inclusive group representing youth, DI, DII, and DIII collegiate rowers, masters, and coaches from all areas of the sport. AMBTIF has dramatically moved the needle, creating a pipeline of talent and leadership within rowing, and opening up access to the sport in an unprecedented way.
HUDSON’s partnership with AMBTIF serves to drive meaningful change within rowing by fostering inclusivity and opportunity. FIN Forward’s impact will extend beyond the water, inspiring the next generation to lead, compete, and grow. HUDSON is honored to power AMBTIF’s work behind the oar.