If anyone is interested in volunteering some time to help with the restoration of the Vac Double, please contact us at 328-3960!
| Genesee Waterways Center Weekly Update | Tuesday, January 27, 2009 |
Rowing News |
| Cross Currents Team Receives Invitation to the Head of the Charles |
| A recent article on GWC's Cross Currents
Minority Rowing Team in the Brown Alumni magazine caught the attention
of HOCR Race Director Alan Day. Lydia Boddie-Rice, general manager
for Cross Currents and a Brown Alum, was excited to hear the news that
Day has extended an invitation to the team to participate in the HOCR's
Charity Program in 2009 and would assist with fundraising for the team's
participation. The Charity Program raises funds for HOCR charities
that support and promote diversity in the rowing community,
opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and creating affordable
access to the sport of rowing for youth and adults. Cross Currents members are already training in the indoor tanks and looking forward to getting out on the water later this spring. New rowers are continually joining the group and the team is recruiting youth to try the sport--and hopefully get hooked! We welcome John Hylton & Derrick Coley from the Rochester City Library who have joined us in the Indoor Rowing program and are very enthusiastic about the sport and getting the youth from their program involved in rowing. A "Try-It" session will be scheduled for late spring in the tanks for those interested. Also keep an eye out for fundraisers this year for the Cross Currents team to support their trip to the Charles! |
| Indoor Rowing |
| GWC's Indoor
Rowing programs are going strong, with Recreational classes offered on
Tuesday & Wednesday evenings. The next session will begin the
first week of March on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 5:45-7:15pm.
"Drop-in" rowers are welcome on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. See schedule below for dates & times through the end of February. The Competitive Rowing Program led by John Bernfield meets three times per week; one night is a land workout that focuses on improving functional movement through exercises and using equipment such as kettle bells, slide boards, and medicine balls; two nights are spent in the tanks, incorporating calisthenics & tank rowing practice, concentrating on developing technique and a uniform rowing stroke amongst the rowers. Indiviuals participating in the program are increasing their strength, flexibility, and endurance that not only improves their rowing performance, but also improves their overall quality of life. The next full session for the Competitive Rowing Program begins the first week of March; drop-in rowers are welcome on Saturday mornings--see schedule below! |
| Coach's Corner | ||
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Contest: A Rower's Perspective Our goal is to enhance our club with an electronic publication that spotlights our rowers and their experiences at the GWC. We are asking for emailed submission to hear your story! The selections are to be more than a paragraph but less than a typed page. The chosen submission will not only be featured as a thank you but we will also offer a FREE Sculling Lesson on the water this summer. Let us hear your perspective! Email info@geneseewaterways.org with "my story" in the subject line. |
| Repairs at the Boathouse | |||||
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Dennis Fronheiser & Paul Bardotz are
are in the process of restoring the Wooden Vac double, in addition to
making repairs and improvements to the Schoenbrod "Banana Boat" 4+.
If anyone is interested in volunteering some time to help with the restoration of the Vac Double, please contact us at 328-3960! |
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| Boats for Sale | |||
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2002 WinTech 2x/- Aluminum riggers for sculling and sweep Condition: Very Good Weight Range: 165#-190# $3500 |
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1995 Laser 1x Recreational sculling boat in fair condition; some scratches and minor repairs Stable boat for Learn to Scull programs/novice sculler Approx 80lbs (2-person carry) Length: 18ft Comes with foot stretchers, oar locks, and sliding seat $400 or BO |
Kayaking News |
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The National Paddling Film Festival Road Show | |
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Time: 7pm Location: The Little Theatre 240 East Avenue, Rochester, 14604 Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door |
Order your tickets today! Order online at www.geneseewaterways.org or GWC Office 328-3960 Paul Twist, Kayak Director 586-4330 |
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The
NPFF is a non-profit organization that compiles the best kayaking videos
and still pictures from the
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| Pool Practices have started up again! | ||
| Come on out to
the pool and practice your roll (hand roll, off-side roll...), flatwater
cartwheel, or paddling strokes! Get some paddling in and be ready for the spring runoff! |
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| Dates: February 8,15,22,29, March 1,8,15,22,29, April 5 Closed Feb 1st (Super Bowl Sunday) | ||
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Time: 5:30-7:30pm Location: The Harley School 1981 Clover Street, Rochester, 14618 |
Rates: Nightly Member Pass: $8 Season Member Pass: $60 Nightly non-Member Pass: $10 Season non-Member Pass: $75 |
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| Lock 32 Whitewater Park To Have Building for 2009 Season | ||
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At long last, the permitting process has been completed for the building
for Lock 32 Whitewater Park! Once the snow melts and the ground
has thawed, the groundwork will be started in preparation for the
delivery of the 24' x 36' building. The structure will provide
more than just shelter for kayakers and storage for boats; it will give
us classroom space, changing areas for privacy, and a place to relax
after a long day--or evening--of paddling to hang out with friends.
Since the park opened it has been operating with the use of two
trailers, one of which will be kept for secure storage. GWC Member and Lock 32 Site Host Brian Page has dedicated his Eagle Scout project to helping Lock 32 WW Park grow. He has received donations of building materials and will create storage lockers & a system for storing the kayaks. Eagle projects are time consuming and hard work, and we appreciate that Page has chosen his project to benefit Lock 32's WW Park, and we look forward to the improvements that his project will bring to the facility! |
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| Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking - Indoor program | ||
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Learn the basics of Kayaking from ACA Certified Whitewater Kayaking
Instructors from the |
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| Dates: Mondays, Feb 23, Mar 2,9,16 | Time: 7:00-8:30pm | Cost: $80 |
| Location: HFL High School Pool | Instructors: Paul Twist | |
| Registration: Contact HFL Directly | Phone: 585-624-7068 | Email: Ari_Freedman@hflcsd.org |
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Contact: Ari Freedman-Weiss, Aquatics & Community
Programs Director, Honeoye-Falls Lima School District |
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| Local Teen Travels to China with Academic Paddling School | ||
| On January 15, Danny Doran flew out of the Rochester airport on the first leg of a long journey to China with the World Class Kayak Academy. | ||
| This is the second semester that Doran has paddled internationally with the travelling 'kayak high school', although this year the trip takes him to a much colder climate (last spring he was in South America)! This kind of opportunity has been opened up for Doran as he was introduced to whitewater kayaking when he was 11 years old, paddling at the Lock 32 Whitewater Park in his hometown of Pittsford. It was a sport that he took to naturally and soon every free moment was spent out at the Lock and then on the rivers. We look forward to his updates and stories as he travels around China , paddling rivers and learning about a culture that many have not had the opportunity to explore! Doran will be back on the US West Coast in March, participating in competitions in California with his fellow students. Doran is a sophomore at Pittsford-Mendon. | ||
| Video link to WCKA teaching a playboating move on the Lachine Rapids, QC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQTbzdWaBWk | ||
| GWC Program Schedule | |||
| Tuesday, January 27 | Competitive Rowing - tank workout Indoor Recreational Rowing |
10:15-11:45am 7:30-9:00pm |
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| Wednesday, Jan 28 | Indoor Recreational Rowing | 7:00-8:30pm | Drop-in row! $20 |
| Thursday, Jan 29 | Competitive Rowing - tank workout | 7:30-9:00pm | |
| Saturday, Jan 31 | Competitive Rowing - tank workout | 10:15-11:45am | Drop-in row! $20 |
| Sunday, Feb 1 | No Pool Practice today - Super Bowl Sunday | join us next week! | |
| Registration reminder: Indoor Learn To Row begins February 7th! | |||
| Monday, Feb 2 | Competitive Rowing - land workout | 7:00-8:30pm | |
| Tuesday, Feb 3 | Competitive Rowing - tank workout Indoor Recreational Rowing |
10:15-11:45am 7:30-9:00pm |
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| Wednesday, Feb 4 | Indoor Recreational Rowing | 7:00-8:30pm | Drop-in row! $20 |
| Thursday, Feb 5 | Competitive Rowing - tank workout | 7:30-9:00pm | |
| Saturday, Feb 7 | Competitive Rowing - tank workout First Day: Indoor Learn To Row |
10:15-11:45am | Drop-in row! $20 |
| Sunday, Feb 8 | Pool Practice at the Harley School Kayak & gear rentals available through GWC |
Call us for rates! 328-3960 |
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| Registration reminder: next sessions for all Indoor Rowing programs begin the first week of March | |||
| Monday, Feb 9 | Competitive Rowing - land workout | 7:00-8:30pm | |
| Tuesday, Feb 10 | Competitive Rowing - tank workout Indoor Recreational Rowing |
10:15-11:45am 7:30-9:00pm |
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| Wednesday, Feb 11 | Indoor Recreational Rowing | 7:00-8:30pm | Drop-in row! $20 |
| Thursday, Feb 12 | Competitive Rowing - tank workout | 7:30-9:00pm | |
| Saturday, Feb 14 | Competitive Rowing - tank workout Indoor Learn To Row |
10:15-11:45am | Drop-in row! $20 |
| Sunday, Feb 15 | Pool Practice at the Harley School Kayak & gear rentals available through GWC - Call us for rates! 328-3960 |
5:30-7:30pm |
$8 drop-in |
| Upcoming Programs | |||
| Indoor Learn To Row | Saturdays, Feb 7,14,21,28, March 7,14,21,28 | 10:15-11:45am | Cost: $110 |
| Indoor Recreational Rowing | Mondays, March 2,9,16,23,30, April 6,13,20 Wednesdays, March 4,11,18,25, April 1,815,22 |
5:45-7:15pm | Cost: $110 for 1 day/week $220 for 2 days/week |
| Competitive Rowing (Indoor/Winter) |
Mondays, March 2,9,16,23,30, April 6 Wednesdays, March 4,11,18,25, April 1,8 Saturdays, Feb 28, Mar 7,14,21,28, Apr 11 (no class 4/4 for Easter) |
7:00-8:30pm 5:45-7:15pm 10:15-11:45am |
Cost: $150 for 1 day/week $225 for 2 days/week $375 for 3 days/week |
| Competitive Rowing (On-the-water/Spring) |
Mondays, April 13,20,27, May 4,11,18 Wednesdays, April 22,29, May 6,13,20,27 Saturdays, April 18, May 2,9,16,23,30 (no class 4/25) |
5:45-7:15am 5:45-7:15am TBA (am practice) |
Cost: TBA |
| Learn To Row (on the water) | Mon/Wed, May 4 & 6 at the PIRC Mon/Wed/Fri, May 11,13,15,18,20,22 at GWC |
6:00-8:00pm | Cost: $210 |
| Youth Kayaking Clinics | Begin the week of June 8th Monday-Thursday |
9:00am - noon 1:00-4:00pm |
Cost: $185 |
| Learn To Scull | Mon/Wed/Fri, June 8 - June 24 at GWC | 6:00-8:00pm | Cost: $250 |
| Upcoming Events | |||
| Thursday, Feb 5 | The National Paddling Film Festival Road Show at the Little | 7:00pm | $10 advance, $12 at the door |
| Saturday, April 4 | Spring Boathouse Clean-up! | 9am - 3pm | Drop in! |
| Friday, May 8 | Lock 32 Season Opening! Come see what's new at the park! | 5pm-dark | Cost: $15 Free to GWC members |
| Friday, May 23 | Regular season hours begin for canoe & kayak rentals | 4pm-8pm | Starts at $15/hr Free for GWC members |
| Friday-Sunday, June 5,6, &
7 SAVE THE DATE! |
Sculling Weekend at GWC John Bernfield offers on-the-water training sessions, video playback, and indoor 'seminars'. Prior sculling experience required. |
Fri 5pm to Sunday noon |
Cost: TBA |
| Saturday & Sunday, Aug 8 & 9 | Lockapalooza: Whitewater Kayaking Festival at Lock 32 WW Park | 10am - dusk | |
| Saturday, Sept 19 | Rochester River Challenge | 9am - 4pm | Visit www.adaptivecanoeing.org |
| Saturday & Sunday, Oct 10 & 11 | Head of the Genesee Regatta | 9am - 4pm | Free to spectators |
| Registration available online at www.geneseewaterways.org | |||