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Tips for Parents

Rowing is a sport like no other, please read below, and find some of the most commonly asked questions by parents.

Please contact us if you cannot find an answer.

Glossary

Regatta

What we call a race, typically last all day, and athletes will be expected to be there all day to support their team

Coxswain

The name of the person who steers the boat. The coxswain has a microphone attached to the boat with speakers to direct the crew, keep time, enact the practice or race plan. They are known as the coach in the boat.

Shell

Another name for the boats, can be rowed by either 8, 4, 2 or 1 person. Made out of carbon fiber, the boats range from 20-60 feet and can cost upwards of $50,000

Sweep

Style of rowing, involving each rower having one oar. You can row sweep in an 8+, 4+, or 2+. The rower rotates around the oar lock, with a moving seat, rowing in a semi circular motion.

Noted with "+"

Scull

Style of rowing, involving each rower having two oars. You can row sweep in a 4x, 2x or 1x. The rower uses two smaller oars to apply power to both sides of the boat.

Noted with "x"

Catch

Where the athlete puts their blade in the water, between the recovery and the drive

Finish

Where the athlete takes their blade out of the water, to continue up the recovery.

Recovery

The portion of the rowing stroke where the athlete is in preparation for the catch

Drive

After the catch, the oar is in the water, this is the power phase of the stroke. Where we build our momentum

Tips for Regattas

Attendance

Athletes will be required to arrive at the race location at a specific time set by the coach. It is important to be punctual. The team will not row if members are not there on time.

Athletes will be required to rig and de-rig the equipment before and after each race.

Athletes will be dismissed from the regatta AFTER all equipment has been loaded.

Parent Volunteering

Board Member

Our parent board is essential to ensuring that the team runs flawlessly. Positions ranging from President to Member at Large

Fundraising Coordinator

We cannot function without fundraising, the fundraising coordinator works in partnership with the coaches and the board to raise the money needed for boathouse improvements and equipment needs.

Food Tents

At the races, it is crucial that our athletes are fed properly. Parents can volunteer to assist with running the food tent, or pick a regatta and run it yourself that weekend.

Boat Trailer

We cannot race without equipment, the trailer is approximately 60 feet long and can weight up to 15,000 lbs. If you are able to haul to any races, please coordinate with the board

Senior Coordinator

A senior parent who coordinates the senior photos, senior gifts, and senior banners

Food Trailer

Hauling of the food trailer to the races, approximately 20 feet in length. Needs to be onsite before the kids, and ready to be setup while the kids are rigging the trailer.