CRI's Coaches Appreciation Night
Celebrating Ethan Curren's 20th Anniversary
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Harry Parker Boathouse
Saturday, October 1, 2011
6pm - 10pm
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sculling Pavilion
Wine & Beer, Apps. & Silent Auction
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Main Boat Bay
Buffet Dinner w/ Live Music & Dancing
Casual Chic
Cost
Includes dinner, drinks, music and fun for all!
Adult----$50*
Anyone over 18 years
Teens---$20*
Anyone 11 years old to 18 years old
*Sign Up Before September 15th and save $5 per ticket!
Tickets Sold Online
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Corporate Rowing Volunteer Opportunities
TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT: leigh.communityrowing@gmail.com
Upcoming Corporate Rowing Event
We will need volunteer dock attendants, rowers and coxswains for all events listed below.
Tuesday, Sept. 13th
Volunteer Meeting: 12pm
Time of rowing program: 1pm - 3:30pm
Company: Doncasters, Inc.
Tuesday, Sept. 20th
Volunteer Meeting: 12pm
Time of rowing program: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Company: Sword Insurance
Saturday, Oct. 15th
Volunteer Meeting: Thursday Evening - TBA
Time of rowing program: 9:00am - 11:30am ROWING
12:00pm - 1:30pm LUNCH (maybe)
Company: World Presidents Organization (WPO)
Wednesday, October 19th
Coxswain Meeting: Monday, October 17th - Time TBA
Volunteer Meeting & Setup: 5:30am
Time of rowing program: 7:00am - 11:00am
Company: Lanxess from Germany
Thursday, October 27th
Time of rowing program: 9am - 12pm Rowing &
12pm - 1:30pm Lunch in Meeting Room
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Rumble on the River Music &
Rowing Festival Volunteer Opportunities!
When: Sunday, September 18th
TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT: leigh.communityrowing@gmail.com
Approx. Times Listed Below
8am - 12am Setup Volunteers
11:00am - 3pm Event Volunteers
2:00pm - 6:00pm Event Volunteers
5:00pm - 8pm Breakdown Volunteers
Setup Volunteers
Help with setup of:
-Vendor Stations
-Beer Garden Area
-Signage
-CRI Grill Area
-Volunteer Check-in Area
Event Volunteers
-Band Care
-Dock Attendants
-Parking Attendants
-CRI Programs Table
-Beer Garden Check-In
-CRI Welcome Table / Check-in
-CRI Grill Area
-Volunteer & Coaches Care
-CRI Outreach Programs Table
Breakdown Volunteers
-Beer Garden Area (tables, chairs, cleanup)
-Vendor Stations (tables, chairs, cleanup)
-CRI Programs & Welcome Tables
-CRI Grill breakdown
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| Traffic Pattern Change ALERT! A MUST READ!!
Annual Traffic Pattern Change Effective Immediately
| Traffic Pattern Change:
- Quoting the traffic pattern document: From Labor Day through Thanksgiving, from 5 am until 1 pm, the center arches of Western and River street bridges are upstream only, to accommodate crews and scullers training for the Head of the Charles regatta. In the afternoon, the center arches resume being bi-directional.
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When using the center arches, all boats should stay to the right side of the river, and side arches should still be used as standard.
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Also remember that powerboats appropriately use the center arches in both directions so PLEASE use caution, especially at Weeks and Eliot.
Construction:
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We have heard that the DCR plans to repair the railings of the Weeks Footbridge. Little is known about this project, though we do know that barges and cranes will be used. We do not expect work to begin until late September, and have asked that the Cambridge arch be closed first but little information has been forthcoming. We'll let you know more when we know more, but keep your eyes open.
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Longfellow has scaffolding and at least 3 barges working and they move. Take a good look before proceeding and keep an eye out for diving flags. The center arch is still off limits to all rowing traffic, as it always is.
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BU is nearly complete and all remaining work will take place on the roadway. However, barges will reappear at some point to take down the scaffolding.
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Work on Anderson will not begin until January, but it is possible that sampling at Anderson, River or Western may take place. If we hear that there will be barges or divers, we'll let you know (many thanks to MassDOT for good communications).
Reminders:
- Think of the river in thirds, and stay out of the middle third unless passing.
- Boats sitting idle or doing drills should be on shore and single file. Boats should NEVER sit more than one boat across, unless they are ready (as in, any second now) to start a piece (Sculling groups, that means you too).
- Boats that are being passed move to shore. There should be no mystery or dance to it. Only during HOCR itself can the overtaking boat choose their course. The only time a boat should have to change course to move around you is if you are on shore with nowhere to go. Otherwise, you should move out of their way. Yelling "Sculler look ahead" is not appropriate unless you are on shore.
- Overtaking boats should also exercise caution. In many, if not most spots on the river, passing 2 boats across is not safe. If passing will require you to cross into the center of the river, don't do it.
- Stroke seats should communicate oncoming traffic to their cox'n.
- Watch out for novices. They move slower and can't get out of your way as well as experienced crews.
- Lights (both a red/green split for bow and white for stern) are not optional, they are required if you are rowing in the dark or anywhere near dawn or dusk. Get a good set and a backup set. Blinking lights are not allowed and those little frog light should only suppliment your standard lights.
- Paint your blades the colors and pattern of the club from which you row, so that others can identify you. This is not only required by the traffic pattern document, it is required by the State Police who are the harbormaster of the river
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Please Help Vermont Communities Hard Hit By
Flooding
Join the Community of Rowers on the Charles Who Are Donating to Help Vermonters Recover From Devastating Flooding
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Please join the call of others in the Charles River rowing community to help the many Vermont communities who have suffered the brutal effects of flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
While southern and central Vermont were the hardest hit by the worst flooding in nearly eight decades, the entire state is in need. The clean up process will be long.
It is not too late to help. Please consider giving:
Red Cross relief effort: Red Cross Vermont Relief Effort
You can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10
Or go to: Vermont Food Bank
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| Gorilla Rowing
Gorilla Rowing Fall Programming
Gorilla Rowing is a strength and conditioning program designed to improve fitness & movement both in the boat and in life. The program features varied high intensity, functional movements capturing the cardiovascular benefit of endurance exercise while promoting and increasing strength, muscle, speed and power.
Why wait for winter training, start Gorilla Rowing this fall.
Visit the CRI Website and look for sign-up/indoor training.
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| HOCR 2011
Consider Volunteering for the Head of the Charles
| Join the fun, become one of the many volunteers who help make the Head of the Charles such a great regatta.
Look on the HOCR site for 'Get Involved' and sign up!
HOCR Website
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| Private Events at the Boathouse
Events Over the Weekend
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Saturday, September 10th 2nd Floor Closes at 1:30pm
NOTE A WEEK DAY EVENT IS COMING UP ON MONDAY Monday, September 12th 2nd Floor Closes at 3:00pm----CRI has ordered porta-potties for the afternoon and evening programs to change in. Rowers may also use the downstairs bathrooms and cubbies for changing. Please leave valuables in cars or at home on Monday, as there is no access to the locker rooms after 3pm. (Please note this is private event is an exception to CRI's Friday - Sunday Private Event Policy. This is one of two private events that will occur on a Monday - Thursday night during the fall season. The next week-night private event will occur on Tuesday, October 18th in the Sculling Pavilion, river-half only. Thank you for your help.)
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