"The Boys in the Boat": The Rest of the Story

Beverly, MA - If you have read Daniel J. Brown’s bestseller, The Boys in the Boat, you’ll be familiar with boat builder George Pocock, a central figure in the book.

Pocock was arguably the single most influential man in crew racing for over half a century, and revered mentor to thousands of oarsmen and dozens of coaches throughout the United States.

On Wednesday night, area residents will have the opportunity to hear George Pocock’s great-nephew, Jim Pocock, speak at the Beverly Public Libray about his personal memories of his great-uncle and the development of the sport of rowing in America. Jim will also tell many rich stories that are omitted in the book.

The program takes place on Wednesday, March 23 from 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. in the Sohier Room on the ground floor of the library. A Q & A session will follow the presentation. Light refreshments will be available.

The Boys in the Boat tells the true story of the 1936 Olympic crew from the University of Washington that won the gold medal in Berlin against overwhelming odds. It has been described as “Chariots of Fire with oars.”

Jim Pocock, a resident of Salem, is counselor to the president at Gordon College in Wenham.

The program is free. Signup is not required, but room capacity is limited. Attendance may need to be capped to ensure an enjoyable and safe program for attendees. Handicapped accessible. Questions? Please contact Robin atflynn@noblenet.org or 978-921-6062.