GREATER DAYTON ROWING ASSOCIATION

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49387996906050620922011-08-01T16:36:19.127-04:00GREATER DAYTON ROWING ASSOCIATIONOpen and Masters, Sculling and Sweep, Competition and RecreationLinda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-48119527216871996562010-09-10T15:12:00.003-04:002010-09-10T15:25:54.625-04:00Race Report: Ben & Dave at FISA Worlds

[Thanks to Ben Boehm for this race report.]Well, we were hoping to win all our races. The way scoring works at Masters Worlds is that they run all the heats independently. There's a winner from every heat. The winner from each heat gets a medal, and there are no 2nd or 3rd place medals.Dave did win his single, in control of the race the entire course. I had a good row in the single, but wasn't

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-75512028557768248602010-08-30T12:39:00.004-04:002010-08-30T12:53:56.656-04:00Bill T. Passes Captain's Test

Bill T. was the first rower in 2010 to take the Captain's Test. No surprises (except why did he wait so long?) and we have a winner! -- Photo thanks to Jon D.The votes have been counted. Here's the fall regatta schedule for open & master rowers:Oct 2: CFCOct 16: SpeakmonNov 6-7: HoochPossible bonus race: Eagle on Oct 30th.We had a very good Skills & Drills last week, and there will be another

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-22691880048375866232010-07-27T14:13:00.002-04:002010-07-27T14:15:50.904-04:00Michigan Club Invitational Race Report

GDRA Open & Master competitors journeyed north to Ann Arbor for an interesting weekend of racing. The Ann Arbor venue is cozy with a scant 1500 meters of river, and a shady viewing area. After a pre-race evening of thunderstorms and tornado warnings, on race day we were happy with a bit of rain in the morning and a bit of sun in the afternoon.The competition (20+ teams from the midwest) was good,

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-91255123952292600512010-06-20T14:17:00.000-04:002010-07-27T14:18:26.689-04:00Midwest Masters Sprints

GDRA Masters enjoyed a fine day of competition in Columbus. We fielded 18 boats and came away with 6 golds, 4 silvers, and 3 bronzes. Results are attached.The fastest GDRA raw time of the day was Ben & Dave in the double @ 02:56.8 on the 900 meter course. And congratulations to Lori D. for successfully completing her first race in the single!This race enjoyed a strong turnout with team

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-6079056219979596972010-04-20T15:10:00.003-04:002010-04-20T15:17:15.566-04:00April Blitz

Learn-to-Row has a new format for 2010. Forms are updated online (see links at right) so you can check it out the schedule, details, etc. Don't forget to send copies to all your friends.We'll take trailers to at least two regattas this year:Saturday, June 19, Midwest Masters Sprints, Columbus OHSaturday, July 24, Michigan Club Invitational, Ann Arbor MITo prepare for competition, we will hold a

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-81003691143233182742010-03-20T17:02:00.004-04:002010-03-20T17:20:59.826-04:00READY TO ROW

The docks are on the water, the water is liquid, the air is warm... time to row. We had a gorgeous day for the dock launching, and lots of people hanging around the boathouse even after the food was consumed. And there was rowing.Upcoming events:Learn-to-Row classes start May 18th. Brochures should be available in a couple weeks. Competition team practices start this coming Tuesday evening...

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-1319154850284269382009-11-01T17:17:00.000-05:002009-11-10T17:21:24.757-05:00Dougherty Survives Eagle in Single

[True story by Jon Dougherty. Jon graduated LTR this spring, and rowed the infamous Eagle in a Peinert 26]Well, the first one is out of the way.It was a cold windy day, and yes. As everyone told me, it is a large body of water. Just getting in the single was a trick as the wind and waves were crashing me into the dock and filling the boat with water (note to self, next time put your boat in on

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-48337558322469742812009-10-27T14:30:00.010-04:002010-01-07T16:34:33.563-05:00ON NOVEMBER 3, VOTE "YES!" FOR METROPARKS

Greater Dayton Rowing Association enthusiastically supports the MetroParks Levy. Don't forget to vote on November 3rd, and when you vote, make it YES for MetroParks on Issue 4!For more information, see Protect Our Parks

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-52985938160948269922009-07-13T14:21:00.007-04:002009-07-13T14:50:02.883-04:00LTR Class of 2009 Makes Splash at Row-Deo

A good splash, not the big bad splash that involves getting back in the boat.There are 6 new grads from Wilfred's class: Lori, Jon, Austin, Ellen, Steve P and Steve R. Let's get them rowing! I've posted some profiles of schedules and interst. If your schedule works and you are willing to mentor a new rower... send me an email!Ellen: 1x, 2x, 4x for Fitness, Recreation & Socializing. When: M-W-F

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-26633899095613465892009-06-24T11:40:00.002-04:002009-06-24T12:37:24.738-04:00GDRA has Big Day @ Midwest Sprints

12 boats, 12 medals, 6 Gold medals. A strong performance placed GDRA 4th out of 16 teams in the points standings. Mark Salzler has provided an outstanding sweep report below... Here is a summary of our sculling results:Women's Ltwt 1x - Bronze: Paula SMen's 1x E - Bronze: RichardWomen's Ltwt 2x - Gold: Paula S/PeggyMen's 4x E - Silver: Mike M/Jim W/Ed W/Bill IMixed 2x C/D - Silver: Ed W/

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-15628322963619185562009-06-23T13:01:00.006-04:002009-06-23T13:37:46.087-04:00Midwest Masters Sweep Report

[Race Report by Mark Salzler]Congratulations to all on an incredible day of racing.Men's 4+ Silver (Bill, Steve, Mark, Max and Mary). This race was our current Sweep team's first attempt at a non rec race. The boat lived up to the challenge, taking a Silver with a blistering (literally) raw time of 3:21.99. The first place Western Reserve Crew (Cleveland) had one of the fastest times of the day

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-10071321850354283432009-06-08T18:04:00.004-04:002009-06-08T18:29:24.882-04:002009 Captain's Tests / Regatta Update

Congratulations to Alex Caswell and Jamie Irvine. Alex is a Junior Rower, and he will be competing at Junior Nationals on June 13th. Jamie started rowing last year - a quick study!In 2008, Steve Zondag and Elizabeth Reed passed the test. Want to see who else? Take a look above the sign-out log in Bay 3!Regatta Update!Doug and Mike will be loading and driving the trailer to the June 20 sprints in

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-75319458755103734592009-06-04T13:29:00.004-04:002009-06-08T18:28:54.438-04:00Regattas & Boats

REGATTAS: June 20 is the Midwest Master Sprints in Columbus. The deadline to enter is June 14 - see RegattaCentral.com. We are taking a trailer... [UPDATE - see above]. If you plan to race, please let me know before the registration deadline - otherwise we run the risk of boat conflicts. ADJUSTING BOAT RIGGING: You are free to move foot stretchers for fore/aft position and to move snap-on washers

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-8297574011255467642009-05-14T16:44:00.004-04:002009-05-14T16:50:19.809-04:00Welcome LTR 2009

Learn-to-Row 2009 started on May 12. Today's LTR student is tomorrow's teammate or rowing partner... so be sure to say hello and extend a helping hand. Wilfred is the head LTR coach for this session; Jon and Alex are the assistant coaches.This session's class has nine (9!) students. They will be using the zephyrs, aldens, and Lisa Marie. Many thanks to Wilfred for rehabilitating Jaws II.

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-61487207327303606362009-05-12T09:36:00.002-04:002009-05-12T09:43:22.507-04:00Check out the new arrival...

The adult program has purchased a 2006 Kaschper Custom 30 double. This boat is a midweight (average rower weight up to 180 pounds). It is stored in bay 3, and will be rigged as a double sometime next week. It is wired for speedcoach, bow and stern.It is also convertible to a pair, and we have the pair riggers and steering. It will be rigged as a pair for the benefit of our junior crew, until

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-77128071899649810452009-05-11T12:26:00.003-04:002009-05-11T12:30:19.139-04:00Goodbye, Sand Bar!

The sand bar under the Keowee Street bridge has apparently washed away.We are re-opening the upper section of the river, up to, but not under, I-75. Check the river map in Bay 1. There is one shallow area that we know of. It is marked on the map.Thank you to Mike, Jim, Bill and Karen for clearing snags and plumbing the water depth. If you have any questions, please ask Doug.

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-11180117147899621032009-04-28T17:06:00.002-04:002009-04-28T17:11:17.023-04:00GDRA Junior Crew Returns from First Spring Regatta with Medals in Hand

Dayton, Ohio—In their first regatta of the season, Greater Dayton Rowing Association Junior Crew brought home three medals. The Hoover Invitational Regatta was held April 18th at the Hoover Reservoir in Westerville, Ohio. Rowers from 32 clubs, 22 cities and seven states competed.“We’re thrilled about our first competition,” said Elizabeth Reed, junior head coach. “Both our experienced and novice

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-62747080432200091582009-04-09T14:24:00.006-04:002009-04-09T15:37:16.748-04:00spring has sprung!

Just in case you haven't been down to the river lately... the docks are out, except for the double ramp. We currently have two single ramps. Also, all ergs have been moved from the RTA and returned to the boathouse. Sweep practices have started on Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 6pm, and Saturday mornings at 8am. Contact Mark S. for more information.Scullers and sweepers, mark your calendar on

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-12734776457224409572009-04-08T16:38:00.003-04:002009-04-09T16:57:08.662-04:00the brave ones

The time trial is the race of truth. Four GDRA seekers of truth, on the erg:2k time . ages .. USA Rank6:51.2 .. 19-29 . 358/780 steve zondag7:31.1 .. 50-59 . 224/696 Robert Weiskittel7:35.5 .. 50-59 . 256/696 Max Sharp7:35.5 .. 50-59 . 257/696 michael mccarty

Linda Clemenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357476603816859235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938799690605062092.post-18390646874326592802009-01-01T12:00:00.003-05:002009-06-24T15:18:53.423-04:00Midwest Master Sprints GDRA Times

03:21.99 - 08:40 AM - Mens Masters 4+ (Bill, Mark, Max, Steve)03:24.59 - 09:36 AM - Mixed Masters Rec 8+ (Karen, Lauren, Alison, Beth M, Max, Mark, Steve, Bill) 03:28.24 - 11:28 AM - Mens Masters 4x (Mike, Jim, Ed, Bill)03:41.10 - 11:04 AM - Mixed Masters 4+ (Vicky, Beth, Mark, Steve)03:52.65 - 02:12 PM - Mens Masters 2x (Bill, Mike)03:53.94 - 12:52 PM - Mixed Masters 2x (Ed, Denise)03:56.90 - 01

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