Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter

WeeklyApril 17, 2012
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River Traffic Alert - Barge Under BU Bridge
Barge Working Under BU Bridge

Please be advised that the barge to remove the shielding platform at the 
Boston University Bridge will return on April 17, 2012.

The barge will be working for approximately 3 weeks between the hours of:
7 AM to 3:30 PM.  
13th Annual Earth Day/Charles River Clean-up
Join us Saturday, April 21st, 9am
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Want to help your fellow CRI members and others make a difference in our neighborhood along the Charles River? It is easy! Please join us to pick up trash and improve the appearance of the Charles and surrounding open spaces this coming Saturday, April 21st, for the 13th Annual Earth Day/Charles River Clean-up.
 
On Earth Day last year, over 3,000 volunteers worked to remove 50 tons of trash along the 80 mile stretch of the Charles River from Boston to Bellingham! 
 
Clean-up supplies and a free t-shirt will be provided for volunteers. Please bring your own reusable water bottle to keep hydrated during the clean-up. 
 
Meeting place: Community Rowing Boathouse 
Date: Saturday, April 21st 
Meeting time: 8:45am 
Clean-up duration: 9am - 12pm 
 

To volunteer, please contact Nonna at:

 nonna.r.gale@gmail.com

Drifting the Ocean Blue
Novice Girl's Coach Nigel's Journey

Nigel Gallaher, our adventurous (and courageous) Youth Novice Girls Assistant Coach, has completed half of an insane rafting journey across the Atlantic Ocean.  With two weeks to go, he writes:

"We have had to contend with very rough seas with huge waves and 30 mile per hour winds for the last 48 hours which hasn't helped my seasickness that I've been suffering from for the last week. We are having to sail very close to the wind to make it past the Turks and Caicos Islands, which we hope to be able to do in the next 24 hours, then we should be able to make a direct run for Eleuthera. We we in the direct path of a cruise ship at dawn this morning that had to change course to avoid hitting us..............similar to what happens on the Charles sometimes! Thank God for VHF radio!"  

If you would like to follow Nigel's progress and learn more about his adventure, visit: http://gasballoon.com/antiki/

Send Nigel well wishes at: Wish Nigel Good Luck!!
 
All of us at CRI wish for swift trade winds, steady currents and a safe and speedy return for Nigel. We miss you Nigel!   
Coxswain Clinic for General Sweeps
June 16th and July 18th
              
Libby Boghossian, coach of General Sweeps 2 AM, will present additional  Coxswain Clinics. The additional dates are:

Saturday, June 16th, 12pm
Wednesday, July 18th, 7pm  
 

The clinics are free and are intended for GS rowers to better prepare them for their time in the coxswain's seat.  

 

The clinics are a great opportunity and we encourage all General Sweeps rowers to attend.  Both presentations will be held in the classroom. 
 
WBUR Spring Festival
Volunteer! Be a part of a great afternoon!

VOLUNTEER FOR WBUR's SPRING FESTIVAL

 

Join CRI staff, coaches and your fellow teammates on Sunday, June 3rd, for WBUR's Spring Festival with Click and Clack and help us break the rowing record!  

 

Last year CRI staff and volunteers taught just over 500 adults and kids how to row in only 3 hours! This year we hope to introduce 1000 new locals to our sport.

  

Come on out, join in the festivities, try the great food, enjoy the live bands from Berklee College of Music, meet Click and Clack and share your love of rowing with WBUR fans.

  

Rowing changes lives, CRI changes lives....let's join together and share our love for this incredible sport and bring CRI's mission to life. "Community Rowing, Inc. - Rowing for All!"

  

DETAILS....

 

When: Sunday, June 3rd

Time: (overall) 8am to 5pm

 

TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT LEIGH

leigh.communityrowing@gmail.com or 617-779-8265

 

Approximate Shift Times:

Each shift begins with a 30 minute Volunteer Meeting on the 2nd floor in the Meeting Room.

In this meeting, we will cover:

-An overview of the event

-Your Specific Team Duties

-CRI's Safety Plan

-Water & Snacks provided

 

Setup Shift-----------------------------------------------------8am - 10am (2 hours)

WBUR Morning Shift---------------------------------------10am - 12pm (2 hours)

Corporate Row Shift-----------------------------------------12:00pm - 4:00pm (4 hours)

WBUR Day Shift---------------------------------------------11:00am- 1:00pm (2 hours)

WBUR Afternoon Shift-------------------------------------12:00pm - 3:00pm (3 hours)

Breakdown Shift----------------------------------------------2:00pm - 5:00pm (3 hours)

 

 

Volunteer Teams

(NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO BE ON A TEAM!)

Setup Team

Breakdown Team

Boat Registration Team

Dock Attendant Team

Sherpa Team

Parking Team

Staff Care Team

 

Volunteer Rowers

(Rowers must have (at minimum) completed a Learn to Row Course to Volunteer)

  • Stroke in Barge (two strokes per barge)
  • Stroke in Pocock
  • Bow in Pocock

 

Volunteer Coxswains

(Coxswains must have some experience steering a Pocock, but do not need racing experience.)

Barge Steering

Pocock Steering

 

Corporate Rowing Coxswains

We are seeking experienced Coxswains only. This is a paid position. Please email Leigh if you are interested and she will go over the details.  Leigh.communityrowing@gmail.com 

 

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, June 17th
IRL Class of 2012 Graduation
                                
On Sunday, June 17th, the Institute for Rowing Leadership will be sending off our inaugural class of IRL Fellows. Throughout the year, they have touched many programs and have had a tremendous impact on our organization and culture. Before they set out for their new beginnings, take the opportunity to join us in giving them a proper send off like only the CRI community can!   
Track Your Fitness This Season
Start with VO2 Max Testing

Are you looking for a personalized way to track your fitness this year? Start your season with a VO2 max test!

 

The test is a 10-12 minute, rowing specific, step test designed to measure your maximum aerobic power. This value indicates how much work you can do while remaining aerobic. If you are able to remain aerobic at a high workload, you will be able to continue to hold that pace for a longer period of time.  

 

Tracking and training this system gives a rower a huge advantage over the course of a 1k or 2k race!  Each test comes with a one-on-one consultation with our exercise physiologists, Dr. Andrew Taylor from Harvard Medical School and Glen Picard from the ExPD program, who will review your data and make training recommendations based on those values.  

 

Discounted tests are still available but are going quickly. Please contact Judith Vogel for more information! 

 

 judith.irl@communityrowing.org   

 

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In This Issue
Barge Alert: Barge Working Under BU Bridge
Earth Day! Join Us this Saturday!
Coach Nigel Gallaher Drifting the Ocean Blue
WBUR Spring Festival! Be a Part of a Great Afternoon!
IRL Class of 2012 Graduation June 17th Save the Date!!
Track Your Fitness/VO2 Max Testing
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