Spring 2019 Masters

CORTLANDT ROWING SPRING MASTERS PROGRAM

Whether you have never picked up an oar, or rowed in high school or college, we welcome all masters (adults ages 21 and up) into the Spring Masters Program. For those who are new to rowing, you will learn to row the basic stroke, using Concept 2 Rowing Machines and on the water rowing. Opportunities to compete in regattas will be made available for experienced rowers. Those who opt to sign up for regattas should be willing to commit to a consistent training schedule, be willing to accept coach’s feedback and be ready to support and compete with your teammates. 

• Join us Sunday, March 3, 7:30am-9:30am @ CCRA Indoors located at 137 7th Street in Verplanck for a Masters Spring Season Kick-off meeting. Please sign up in advance by clicking this link to the sign-up sheet.
• Runs from March 3 – June 7
• Coached and non-coached practices at CCRA Indoors, on Lake Meahagh and on the Hudson River at Cortlandt Waterfront Park. Click here for a map of all CCRA locations.
• For those opting to compete in regattas: goal is to get to set boats assigned by Head Coach that you will regularly practice with in preparation for regattas. Must commit to minimum of 3 practice sessions with registered boat before regatta.
• May attend any Row to Music session free of charge.
• Regatta fee for CCRA’s Second Ice Cutter Masters Regatta, Lake Meahagh, April 28 is included in the spring program fee.

Program Fee $240 per rower.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Coached practice weekly:

• Sunday: on water 7:00am–9:30am (7:30am-9:30am when indoors)

Weekly informal rows led by experienced, approved masters rowers:

• Saturday: on water 8:00am–9:30am
• Monday: on water 1pm–2:30pm
• Wednedsay: on water 1pm–2:30pm (may switch to 5:30am-7am, stay tuned)
• Friday: 6:00-7:30pm

Additional independent non-coached rows are arranged on participant basis:

• Rowers may erg on their own or with a buddy at a time of their convenience at CCRA Indoors at 137 7th Street, Verplanck. Please see the Masters Independent Practices page for instructions and signup.
• Rowers that have passed a safety/proficiency test given by the head coach may sign up to row on Lake Meahagh (with other approved rowers) at their convenience once the air/water warm up to safe temperatures. Strict adherence to CCRA on-water rules and Lake Meahagh’s traffic pattern is required.

RACING at REGATTAS

CCRA Masters aims to compete in several local and regional regattas throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons. Races and events will be selected by the head coach based on the competitive potential of the crew and the attitude, attendance, and performance of the individuals throughout the season. Masters opting to race must review and agree to the regatta registration procedures and policies of the club.

Regatta schedule can be found on the Events and Races Calendar page.

• Regattas scheduled for the spring:
  • Please join us April 28 for CCRA’s Second Ice Cutter Masters Regatta. We hope this will grow to be a regatta on Masters schedules across the region!
  • Row for the Cure, Hudson River Rowing, Poughkeepsie, June 2: Fee is $10/seat
  • Derby Sweeps and Sculls, June 15

SWIM TEST AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All Masters team members must sign a waiver OR pass a swim test each year consisting of: Swim 50 meters, tread water for 10 minutes, put on a PFD (lifejacket) while in the water. This is for your safety. Dina at [email protected] to arrange to take a swim test.

All Masters must abide by CCRA Safety requirements and watch the US Rowing Safety video. See the Safety Requirements page.

REGISTRATION FORMS AND PAYMENT

Spring Registration is now closed, but stay tuned for our upcoming Learn to Row program and summer registration. If you new to rowing, we recommend attending at least three Row2Music classes before getting on the water. Also, join our Masters Facebook Community by clicking here and requesting to “Join”.

Questions? E-mail [email protected], or call Mrs. Dina Tompkins at (914) 589-9112