Programs & Registration
Registration for the first on-the-water session of the year is open! It’s been logistically challenging with all the Pittsford Regatta entries and prep, but we believe we have a plan that will get everyone underway. (After May 16th, please contact us at registrations@rochesterboatclub.org if you want to join a class.)
This will be a 5-week session running Monday, May 9th to Sunday, June 12th. We will be offering novice sweep, experienced sweep, and novice/experienced sculling, in addition to competitive practices for Pittsford Regatta participants. We do have some flexibility for adding classes if there is enough demand (such as for morning sculling during the week).
Note: there will be no class on Saturday, May 28th, regatta day. All are encouraged to attend and support our competitors! Volunteer opportunities available.
We are offering modest volume discounts in addition to early bird discounts. Because we’re opening registration later than usual, early bird discount is available until Sunday, May 8th at midnight. Discounts will be automatically applied. We are pleased to report that our per-class fees have not increased, and are effectively lower than last year, when we were not able to offer discounts.
We know all of our experienced rowers are eager to get back on the canal. And we are so excited to introduce those rowers who learned indoors over the winter to the full experience of rowing!
For questions regarding our programming, please email us at registrations@rochesterboatclub.org.
Current session doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZYgXl1BIC6HmGEgH3e5pG81bcgmcOaJ-6EFJTntZ408/edit?usp=sharing
Schedule of classes for OTW Session 1:
General classes:
Mon 6-8pm – Experienced sweep
Tue 6-8pm – Novice/experienced sculling
Wed 6-8pm – Experienced sweep
Thu 6-8pm – Novice sweep
Fri 9-11am – Experienced sculling
Sat 8-10am – Novice sweep
Sat 10:30am-12:30pm – Experienced sweep
Sat 1-3pm – Novice/experienced sculling
Sun 8-10am – Novice/experienced sculling
Sun 10:30am-12:30pm – Experienced sweep
Pittsford Regatta prep (competitive):
Mon 5:45-7:45pm: W4+ (cox Tanya), W4x (LW)
Tue 6-8pm: W4+ (cox San)
Wed 4-6pm: W8+ (cox TBD)
Wed 6-8pm: W8+ (cox Jenn)
Thu 6-8pm: W4x (HW)
Fri 4-6pm: W8+ (cox TBD)
Sat 8-10am: MixedNov8+, M4+
Sat 10:30am-12:30pm: W8+ (cox Jenn)
Sun 6-8am: M4x
Sun 10:30am-12:30pm: W4x (LW)
Sun 1-3pm: MixedNov8+
Coaches
We are delighted to have the following coaching staff: Zoe Zapel (Head Coach), Frank Sankey, Andrew Shea, Megan Kilmartin, Steve Rappaport, Giva Lopes-Little, Carrie Hoey, Gordon Lubimir.
Novice Sweep — 5 Weeks (5/9–6/12) — Thu, Sat
This class is intended for those who have graduated from indoor learn-to-row class but not been in a boat yet, or those returning to the sport after time away. You will transfer what you’ve learned indoors to the boat. This will include boat moving, getting in/out of the boat, following cox calls, the concept of ‘set’, and of course, the mechanics of rowing in a moving boat.
Experienced Sweep — 5 Weeks (5/9–6/12) — Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun
This class is intended for those with previous rowing experience (including those who completed on-the-water learn-to-row last summer).
Experienced Sculling — 5 Weeks (5/9–6/12) — Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
This class is intended for those with prior on-the-water sculling experience.
Novice Scull — 5 Weeks (5/9–6/12) — Tue, Sat, Sun
You MUST have attended learn-to-scull/novice scull indoors to enroll in this class. We won’t offer learn-to-scull until the second on-the-water session.
Competitive Practices — 5 Weeks (5/9–6/12) — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
These practices are specifically for those preparing for Pittsford Regatta. Please find your name in the list below and register for all your assigned classes. Most boats are practicing twice a week, so if you’re in multiple boats, make sure you have all the right items in your cart. You are welcome to sign up for additional regular classes, if your schedule allows it.
Saturday Competitive 8am – 10am [SaCompA]
$96.00
No Seats Available
Practice will not be held Saturday, May 28th, due to Pittsford Regatta. Fee has been pro-rated to account for this.
Competitive practice for Pittsford Regatta, for these boats:
MixedNov8+ (Barry, Delaney, Katy T, Kevin, Mo, Nicole, Stephanie W, Trish)
M4+ (Bill, Enrique, Gordon, Michael)
No Seats Available
Saturday Competitive 10:30am – 12:30pm [SaCompB]
$96.00
No Seats Available
Class will not be held Saturday, May 28th, due to Pittsford Regatta. Fee has been pro-rated to account for this.
Competitive practice for Pittsford Regatta, for this boat:
W8+ (Carrie W, Cat, Diane, Katy G, Laurie, Leslie, Michelle, Nancy I)
No Seats Available
Early OTW Classes
We know you’ve been waiting for this, and here it is! Early rowing on the water for experienced sweep rowers, thanks to arrangements with GWC. Sat/Sun 10:30-12:30 each weekend, from 4/16 to 5/8. Use this single row product to pay for your classes.
Indoor Session 4 Single Row On-the-Water [INDS4SRowOTW]
$30.00
This is to be used for the early on-the-water classes launching from GWC. Classes will run on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Dates of classes: 4/16, 4/17, 4/23, 4/24, 4/30, 5/1, 5/7, 5/8. Sign-ups will be through special class tabs in the Session 4 Google doc. Space is limited, and coaches will do their best to make equitable selections while boating so that everyone who wants to gets a chance for early rowing.
Any unused balances from purchases of single rows can be applied to fees for the summer sessions.
“Register to Sub/Single Row”
Use the following $0 product to register to sub or to do single rows if not registered for a class.
Register to sub [RegSub]
$0.00
If you are not able to commit to a class for the current session, but would like to volunteer to sub, or to do approved make-ups from a previous session, please use this product to ‘register’, so we can make sure you are properly waivered. Subbing is contingent on coach approval, and does not guarantee that you will be boated.
Single Rows
Single rows are available to experienced rowers. Note that there are separate products for those classes, with different fees. Add your name to the tab for the class(es) you would like to attend, noting ‘SR’ after your name. The Daily Row Coordinator or coach will shade your name green if there is space for you in the class.
Session 1 Single Row [S1SRow]
$25.00
Description
Single Rows are contingent on coach approval, as space is limited.