Dear GRC Members: Docks in and Boathouse Opening We are now well into our summer season, and things are once again lively at the boathouse. The Board would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who helped with the GRC Boathouse opening! Thank you to Joanne Ryks for organizing and Bob RichardsonContinue reading “June Newsletter”
Category Archives: Learn to Rowers
July Newsletter
Dear GRC Members, July has turned out to be a month full of exciting things at GRC. Let’s dive into them! Fall Coaching Position Exciting news, Guelph Rowing Club is currently recruiting for a fall part-time coach position. Recreation Coach Seven Weeks; 15-18 hours/week; $16.00/hr. The position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs, the candidateContinue reading “July Newsletter”
Row Ontario – Club Profile
Row Ontario ProfileThe folks at Row Ontario are regularly profiling clubs across Ontario. They decided to start the year with a bang by focusing on Guelph Rowing Club. We agree that it was a fine choice! Read the story here. Thanks to JoAnne for her great contribution.
New to Rowing?
Get off to a good start by learning these rowing terms. Bow: Front of the boat (from coxie seat) Stern: Back of the boat (from coxie seat) Port: Right hand side of boat when seated. Starboard: Left hand side of boat when seated. Catch: When the blade of the oar enters the water. Finish: When the blade isContinue reading “New to Rowing?”