GWC Bulletin 2-9-09

GWC Bulletin		February 9, 2009
GWC Joins the Facebook Community!
Many thanks to rowing instructor Christina Sadowski for bringing GWC into the 21st century and creating a Facebook group for GWC! The group was created for the purpose of sharing information, knowledge, and creating a sense of community among the paddlers & rowers at GWC! The group is open to GWC members only, and you must have a Facebook account in order to join. Looking for a buddy to paddle or row with on a summer evening? Check GWC's Facebook page to see who else is around!
Rowing News
*The Insider* Magazine to Feature GWC's Indoor Rowing Programs** Insider's Emily Shearing features indoor rowing in her column, "What Would Emily Do?"
On February 4, reporter Emily Shearing joined the GWC recreational rowing group at their practice to see what rowing in the tanks is all about! Emily's column features recreational activities that takes place here in Rochester, and last week our instructors and rowers shared their passion for rowing with her. Coaches Paul and Christina taught Emily the basic rowing stroke and introduced rowing terminology so she would have a feel for the sport. At the end of the class, Emily was enthusiastic about rowing and we might just find her in the next Learn To Row session... Emily's article will be featured in the Insider at the end of February/early March!

Thank You!
A big THANK YOU to Alison Patrick for connecting David Foster with GWC's Cross Currents! Foster recently donated an erg to Cross Currents that is currently being used at the Rochester City Library's Safe To Be Smart program for youth. Having access to the erg will be a great introduction to rowing for the teens at the center, in addition to providing a means of practicing and getting exercise after school. We look forward to these youth joining our rowing programs this winter and into the summer!

Coach's Corner
From Coach Christina: You may find that you have reached a plateau in your Winter Training and feel that it has become routine. The best suggestion I can offer is to center back on rowing technique and strength training. Two technical areas, heels down and 'body prep', are necessary for a powerful, controlled stroke. Perfecting these two elements off the water will make for a smooth transition once back in the boat. Rowing Quote of the week: "Ergometer is Greek for 'work meter' " -- Barry Strauss from Rowing Against the Current

Rowing Links & Videos
Association of Rowing Coaches of South Africa- Scroll down the page to the technique pictures. This is actually a coaching site with great pictures defining the stroke, just remember the oar is referred to as the spoon. http://arcrsa.blogspot.com/2007/12/technique-kris-korzeniowski.html
Dictionary of Rowing Terms - Northhampton Youth and Community Rowing http://hampcrew.com/Dictionary

GWC Rowing T-shirts
For sale, GWC "Crew" t-shirts, in royal or navy blue. S,M,L sizes available - $15 each To order: call 328-3960 or purchase online at geneseewaterways.org

Boats for Sale
2002 WinTech 2x/- Aluminum riggers for sculling and sweep Condition: Very Good Weight Range: 165#-190# $3500 SOLD			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

"It's A Small World After All!"
If the name Jennifer Goldsack sounds familiar, you may recall she was the 2008 recipient of GWC's Olympic Fund, which assisted with her training expenses in her quest for Gold in Beijing. Goldsack and her partner, Renee Hyckel, narrowly missed the qualifiers for the medal round in the lightweight double sculling event in China last summer. On a more positive note however, Jen Goldsack was recently married in New York City to Olympic Gold Medalist Daniel Beery (Men's 8+, 1984). Follow the link for their story, featured recently in the New York Times. How is it a small world? GWC rowing instructor Christina Sadowski rowed for the Division I Crew team at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, which is also Renee Hyckel's alma mater, and Jen Goldsack was named Assistant Women's Coach at St. Joseph's University this past fall.
Renee Hyckel & Jennifer Goldsack (source: www.jengoldsack.com)	Christina Sadowski, GWC Rowing Instructor

Kayaking News
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!
Dates: February 15,22,29, March 1,8,15,22,29, April 5
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

Lock 32 Merchandise
Lock 32 T-shirts Lock 32 Bumper Stickers Vintage Lockapalooza T-Shirts Red Cost: $1 Green, Yellow, White, Red Ladies & Men's sizes Cost: $5 Cost: $10 Rochester Paddling Film Festival - DVD Featuring videos of local paddlers filmed on creeks, big water, and remote wilderness areas throughout North America. Cost: $10

Update From Lock 32 Instructor Danny Doran in China
Doran just completed one of the last descents on the Great Bend section of the Yangtze River with World Class Kayak Academy in China. The Great Bend of the Yangtze River makes a hairpin turn through a remarkable 10,000-foot-deep gorge (that's deeper than the Grand Canyon!). The Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world, and is the lifeblood of China, known in Chinese as the “mother river” or simply the “long river”. China’s rivers are at a crossroads. They are the lifeblood of the world’s most rapidly growing economy, but their ecological health and their ability to sustain the communities that depend on them has never been more at risk [China's Rivers Projects]. The Great Bend of the Yangtze is on its last leg. Many dams will soon turn its stunning canyons into a series of giant reservoirs. With the rising water level, many farmers' homes and land will be submerged, forcing people to relocate their homes and the lifestyle they have known for hundreds of years. To paddle this very remote area is an experience of a lifetime, however whether the 16-year old realizes the historical significance of his paddling exploits is up for debate! Accompanying the young paddlers on their last descents is a crew from National Geographic, recording their story on the river and that of the Chinese people who call this area their home.
Check out the video update Danny edited at WCKA's blogspot. A slideshow of pictures of this area of China can also be found at Outside Magazine. Photos & map of the Great Bend section of the Yangtze River

GWC Program Schedule
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
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
*Registration reminder: next sessions for all Indoor Rowing programs begin the first week of March*
Monday, Feb 16	Competitive Rowing - land workout	7:00-8:30pm
Tuesday, Feb 17	Competitive Rowing - tank workout Indoor Recreational Rowing	10:15-11:45am 7:30-9:00pm
Wednesday, Feb 18	Indoor Recreational Rowing	7:00-8:30pm	*Drop-in row! $20*
Thursday, Feb 19	Competitive Rowing - tank workout	7:30-9:00pm
Saturday, Feb 21	Competitive Rowing - tank workout Indoor Learn To Row	10:15-11:45am	*Drop-in row! $20*
Sunday, Feb 22	Pool Practice at the Harley School Kayak & gear rentals available through GWC - Call us for rates! 328-3960 or 747-8478	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 4	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
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