[RRC] RRC Fall Sweep Rowing

[Maria Hatz]

Hello all,

I'll be organizing some fall shoulder sweep rowing.  If you are 
interested, please send me your contact info and I'll send future emails 
only to those I hear from.  Please send me your:

Name, email
Novice/Advanced
port/starboard/both
home/work/mobile phone #s

send to:  maria.hatz at blackcat.com


Gary Sloan wrote:
>
> 9-5-08
>
> To RRC Members:
>
> The RRC 2008 Sweep Program has ended. For rowers who wish to do a 
> little sweep rowing after that, here are the guidelines. RRC does not 
> run any programs off-season and does not coordinate any off-season 
> rowing (coxswains, equipment, schedules, other rowers, etc.). As a 
> result, any sweep rowing in spring and fall requires organization by 
> capable and experienced RRC members following the guidelines laid out 
> below.
>
> Since UVa crews are now on the water, both mornings and evenings, all 
> RRC boats must give UVa crews priority on the dock, both launching and 
> taking out, and on the water. Also move your own boat quickly on/off 
> the dock.
>
> Be aware of where UVa crews are going and stay out of their way. 
> Sometimes the UVA coaches need, for training purposes, to use the 
> water in special ways: racing 3-4 eights abreast or putting out many 
> pairs (boats that are difficult to steer). The UVA coaches often 
> advise RRC rowers of unusual uses/circumstances, and all RRC rowers 
> must steer clear in these cases.
>
> Be sure to know and follow the rules of the waterway at all times.
>
> *_1. 8+s:_ * There is no rowing in 8+s allowed at all outside of the 
> coached season. (There will be one exception made for one Wye Island 
> practice. Details will be sent to Wye rowers.)
>
> *_2. 4+s:_ * RRC owns three 4+s: the Heron (medium-weight Vespoli), 
> the Helen-T (heavy-weight Vespoli) and the Brenda Myers (medium-weight 
> Sykes). The Heron may only be rowed by advanced sweep rowers. The 
> Helen-T and the Brenda Myers may be rowed by novice or advanced sweep 
> rowers. Please pay attention to the weight limits in all boats.
>
> *_3. When you can row:_*  Novices may row Saturday afternoons and all 
> day Sunday. They may not row on weekdays. Advanced rowers may row 
> anytime, but must defer to UVa practice needs and schedules at all times.
>
> *_3. Reservation book_* (located on the scullers' desk): You may 
> reserve a boat up to one week in advance. If none of the boats' rowers 
> show up for a reserved row, and you wish to row, you may take the boat.
>
> *_4. Signout log:_* Before you row, be sure to sign out ALL boats on 
> the white board and in the sculler's log on the scullers desk.
>
> *_5. Liability/Damage:_*  In the off-season, all rowers/coxswains are 
> responsible for any damage that occurs to any boats or other RRC 
> equipment while they are rowing them or taking them in or out of the 
> house. If damage occurs, please report it immediately to a board 
> member. Joe Vanischak is currently the Equipment Manager, but you can 
> contact any board member. All expenses incurred in the repair will be 
> the responsibility of the rowers/coxswain involved.
>
> If you take a boat that you see has been damaged and that damage has 
> not yet been reported, contact Joe Vanischak immediately.
>
> *_6. Lights:_ * All boats going out early or late must be equipped 
> with*_ WORKING_* bow lights and flashers. RRC bow lights are usually 
> available. We also have some flashers, but if you row regularly, you 
> should purchase your own flasher. They cost about $10 and are 
> available in any bike store.
>
> *_7. Safety:_*  As the weather gets colder, the 4-oar rule goes in 
> effect. Also, be careful in fog, high winds and after heavy rains when 
> the water can be full of logs and other debris. Novice boats should 
> not row at all after a heavy rain until the river clears.
>
> *_8. Coxswains:_*  Novice boats MUST have an experienced coxswain. NO 
> EXCEPTIONS. Please contact Gary Sloan or Scott Stoney for assistance 
> in locating an experienced coxswain.
>
> Fall can be a great time to row, and if all rowers follow the rules, 
> we can enjoy a few more rows before the snow flies. Thanks for your 
> cooperation.
>
> Gary - RRC
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