Coaching from home

A recorded a couple of short vids. I hope to be back on the water with you very soon!

Video #1: General comments about feet, butt and hands.

Video #2: Oar handling technique for portside rowers

I'll add more as I'm able.

A visitor to the boathouse.

During the Saturday orientation at the boathouse this afternoon we came across a special visitor!

Thanks to Mrs Ravelo for the picture.

Erg pull synopsis

The 2016 regional erg pull sponsored by the Hampton Roads Rowing Club was held in our gym on Saturday February 13.

Second launch nears completion

A couple of months ago I was offered a derelict WinTech coach's launch from Bishop Ireton Catholic High School in the D.C. area. I've spent a good amount of time over the break repairing the hull/deck joint,  

building a new steering console, making seat lids, 

installing a new transom and stern sponson.

A working party over the MLK weekend helped to flip the boat (thanks, guys!). I struck a tentative water line and coated the hulls with an epoxy barrier coat. The work was covered up just in time for Sunday's rain/snow. Oh well! I guess I'll have to wait for warmer weather to paint the antifouling.

Stay tuned....still to come --- an electric start 9.9 engine. Hopefully we'll have this boat available for the spring practices!