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Registration is Open for the Summer Season of adult rowing at Lake Brandt

UPCOMING SUMMER SEASON:

Lake Brandt Marina, Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Crew is excited to announce a new season of “Masters Rowing” for adults – Summer Session! Rowing will take place on Lake Brandt. The purpose of Masters Rowing is to foster healthy living in a fun team environment for adults through the wonderful sport of rowing.

No prior rowing experience is necessary.

“Masters” is Greensboro Crew’s answer to the high interest in rowing among adults in the Triad and participants may join as individuals or groups of 9 through a corporation (and enjoy a 10% discount).

Rowing has taken off as the new spinning and we have an enthusiastic group of adults rowing at Lake Brandt,” says club organizer Gene Kininmonth. “But our club is so much more than that. Coach Mary is all about having a laugh and making it fun while everyone encourages each other to have fun rowing.”

Format: Participants with no prior experience will start with a learn-to-row format on rowing machines and then progress to the real thing in boats. As technique and stamina improve, a more competitive format will be adopted.

DATES and TIMES: Participants may sign up for these rowing sessions: (note if you miss a practice you can make it up in another time slot)

Masters Unlimited! $275 Get it all for one low price! Monday and Thursday evenings starting June 4 ending July 26, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

And: Monday through Saturday mornings from June 4 through July 28 from 7:15am to 8:45am. Wow!!!

Rowing Mon & Thursday (evenings) $200: Monday and Thursday evenings starting June 4 ending July 26, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

Rowing Mon & Thursday (mornings) $200: Monday and Thursday mornings starting June 4 ending July 26, from 7:15am to 8:45am.

SUMMER SATURDAY BONUS: All registered rowers row Saturday free: 7:15am to 8:45am.

Attire: Tee shirt, form-fitting shorts, and running shoes are usual attire. Loose fitting shorts will likely catch in the “slide” (where the rowing seat moves back and forth on the rower). Bring a water bottle too!

Address: 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455 This is Lake Brandt Marina. This is not a mailing address for the rowing club.

Cost: $200 per participant. No partial refund for missed sessions or weather related cancellations. Check with your company’s wellness program for full or partial reimbursement.

More Info: Call Gene at 257-9009 or email contact@greensborocrew.com

 

The summer is a wonderful time to get in a work out with amazing people on the cool waters of Lake Brandt.
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Row with us on Lake Brandt this Summer

A combined Greensboro – High Point crew in the 2018 Middle School Races on Lake Brandt.

The Spring season will soon be over and Summer will arrive. This is the ultimate time of year for new students with no experience to try rowing for the first time!

R E G I S T E R

Greensboro Crew Rowing Club is pleased to announce details of the scholastic summer rowing program. The summer season is from June 4 through August 11. Students rising to grades 7-12 are welcome to participate and all students should be at least 12 years old.

Initially during the week from June 4-8 rowing sessions will take place in the afternoons from 4:15pm until 6:15pm and at 9am on Saturday morning. After this week rowing sessions take place mornings Monday – Saturday from 7:00am – 9:00am at Lake Brandt.

The cost of summer membership is $285. Students joining part way through the summer will have dues pro rated to reflect the missed time. Email Coach Gene contact@greensborocrew.com to discuss. Register here!

The summer season is one of the best times of year for new high school and middle school students to join the team. The coaches will teach you all the basics of rowing on your first day and you will soon be swinging along with the crew. On July 4th join us for the Uncle Sam Jam Regatta where we race against High Point on Oak Hollow Lake.

It really is that easy!

Students are not expected to attend every practice and the coaches understand that many rowers will be away for parts of the summer on vacations and summer rowing camps. New members must complete the waiver and swim form found on the registration page.

COST: $285  This fee covers equipment use, lake fees, coaching services, administrative costs (insurance, etc). The summer season is June 5 thru August 19.

WHERE:  Lake Brandt Marina, 5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro , NC.

WHEN: Initially during the week from June 4 -9 rowing sessions will take place in the afternoons from 4:30pm until 6:15pm and at 9am on Saturday mornings. On June 12 rowing sessions then move to mornings Monday – Saturday from 7:15am – 9:00am each day to avoid the heat.

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Greensboro Hosts Middle School Races at Lake Brandt

Coach Gene Kininmonth starts the 2018 Middle School Race at Lake Brandt.

Greensboro, NC – A week of constant strong winds finally abated on Saturday morning to bring a glorious morning for rowing on Lake Brandt for the annual cross-town Middle School Race between High Point and Greensboro Crew.

The classic match up between the two clubs began in 2017 when Greensboro Crew won the inaugural race.

Jordan Lake Rowing Club also joined in the fun at this year’s classic match up, bringing an all boys middle school eight and a number of upper class men rowers.  The high school rowers were mixed with High Point – Greensboro rowers via a random draw and all enjoyed a series of three separate sprint races.

The middle school rowers raced two races over about 800 meters. The first was to determine the cross-town champion between High Point and Greensboro. The second would see how a combined High Point – Greensboro Crew would fare against Jordan Lake, whose crew would race in both.

Race One
Jordan Lake 2 minutes 26 seconds
High Point 2:29 ~ winner of the cross-town race. 
Greensboro ‘A’ 2:42
Greensboro ‘B’ 2:45

Race Two
Combined HPG ‘A’ 2 minutes 22 seconds
Jordan Lake 2:30
HPG ‘B’ 2:33
Greensboro 2:51

Greensboro and High Point are now one win a piece in the annual Middle School Race, which has become a focal point of the spring racing calendar.

Benjamin Huitt set the rhythm from the stroke seat for Greensboro Crew and then a combined Greensboro – High Point crew in the 2018 Middle School Races on Lake Brandt.

“Today was all about making it fun,” said Coach Gene Kininmonth after the race. “But it is also important to realize that athletic competition is also planting seeds of greatness in the hearts and minds of these young rowers, some of whom have only been rowing a few weeks. Regardless of whether a rower won or lost today, they each experienced strong emotional reactions to competition that will help build on the resilience of their character.”

Kininmonth, who established both rowing clubs, says events such as these are formative moments in young rowers’ lives that “many will look back on and cherish later.”

Crews comprised of randomly drawn high school rowers from High Point, Greensboro, and Jordan Lake Rowing Club return to shore after a series of races at Lake Brandt.
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Madison Crandall – Greensboro Rower of the Month

Lake Brandt, Greensboro, NC – Madison Crandall is Greensboro Crew’s ‘Rower of the Month’ for April.

Greensboro Crew rower Madison Crandall

A high school sophomore student, Madison began rowing as a middle school student with High Point Rowing Club before she transitioned to the new Greensboro Crew program at Lake Brandt in 2016.

On Saturday at the 2018 North Carolina Youth Rowing State Championships, Madison was crowned a North Carolina state champion when her crew of coxswain Reagan Labiak, Ainsley Fox, Charlotte Curri, and Emily Winberg won gold in the women’s lightweight fours event.

In the closely fought battle, the High Point Greensboro (HPG) combination crew trailed early in the race to Triangle Rowing Club from Raleigh. It wasn’t until the 500m mark of the 1,500m final that HPG drew even with Triangle.

The crew not only faced stiff competition on the water but also 25 mph wind gusts down the Oak Hollow Lake rowing course.

“With 500m to go our HPG crew was pushing away from Triangle as they approached the finish,” said coach Gene Kininmonth. “State championships are tough to win in any sport and this boat race was a testament to the determination of Madison and her fellow rowers in this crew.”

Madison, who is very artistic, has her own face painting business. She loves swimming and coaches a summer swim team. Like most North Carolina teenagers, she loves the beach in warmer months and enjoys spending summer days on Belews Lake.

Congratulations Madison Crandall – Greensboro Crew’s Rower of the Month for April, 2018.

Second from right, Madison Crandall helped power her High Point – Greensboro crew to gold at the 2018 North Carolina Youth Rowing Championships.
Madison Crandall is Greensboro Crew Rower of the Month for April, 2018.
Rower, swimmer, coach, and facepainter – Madison Crandall enjoys life on and off the water.

 

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New Adult Learn to Row Session about to begin in Greensboro

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Registration is now Open for the Masters Rowing Spring Session, which starts on Monday, April 2, 2017. 

Greensboro Crew is excited to announce the upcoming season of “Masters Spring Session” – Rowing for adults on Lake Brandt.

No prior rowing experience is necessary.

“The purpose of the Spring Session is to foster healthy living in a fun team environment for adults through the wonderful sport of rowing,” says master’s rowing instructor Mary Hollingsworth.

Format: Participants with no prior experience will start with a learn-to-row format.  As technique and stamina improve, a more competitive format will be adopted. Experienced rowers will row together in boat orders as assigned by the coaches. For safety reasons, participants must be confident swimmers. In addition to rowing, participants will be expected to serve on occasions as coxswains, the member of the crew that steers the boat and makes the calls.

Dates and Times: Monday & Thursday (6-pm – 7:30pm).  Session starts Monday, April 2 and concludes May 24.

Attire: Tee shirt, form-fitting shorts, and flip-flops are usual attire. Loose fitting shorts will likely catch in the “slide” (where the rowing seat moves back and forth in the boat). Bring a water bottle too! Sunglasses are good.

Cost: $200 per rower. No partial refund for missed sessions or weather related cancellations. Check with your company’s wellness program for full or partial reimbursement.

REGISTER HERE

More Info: Call Mary at (336) 317-3302 or email contact@greensborocrew.com

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Greensboro Crew to Open Spring Season at John Hunter Regatta

Greensboro Crew’s youth squad will open its 2018 season on the 1996 Olympic race course at the John Hunter Regatta in Gainesville, GA this weekend.

Combining with rowers from High Point, the squad will race as HPG Rowing and is expected to be competitive in a number of key events.

“Greensboro rowers will have a sweep focus on Sunday while High Point will focus on the sculling events,” says club founder Gene Kininmonth.

Sweep rowers use one oar to propel their boat while scullers use two oars.

The team’s U17 squad will open racing in the morning in the sweep events. HPG has crews entered in the boys and girls U17 eights and four-oared events.

BOAT ASSIGNMENTS

HEAT SHEETS

Greensboro Crew rowers with medals won at the 2017 Head of the South. The team will open its 2018 spring season at the John Hunter Regatta.
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Let’s Row Safe in 2018

ROWERS & COXSWAINS

YOU MUST BE A CONFIDENT SWIMMER TO ROW FOR GREENSBORO CREW

If you use a Ventolin inhaler you must have this on your person at all times. Do not give this to a coxswain or coach.

If your boat is ever swamped or capsizes – Stay with the boat. Use it for flotation.  NEVER attempt to swim to shore.

Coxswains should wear a life vest on Lake Brandt until April 1 due to cold water.

Know the protocols for docking procedures.

Is the bowball firmly and properly attached to the boat?

Are your heel ties tied at the correct length of 3″ between the shoes and footboard? If not – do not row in this seat until fixed.

Never consumer alcoholic beverages or use dangerous drugs while rowing. Be aware of how any medication you take may affect your ability to safely row.

Know Lake Brandt – or any other venue you may be rowing at.
Do you know and observe all traffic patterns? Are you aware of winds and how it can affect a boat’s steering? Identify & remember the locations of all submerged hazards and buoys on the lake.

Watch the Weather!
Do you check the most current weather forecast to stay aware of thunderstorms and wind? Always watch for high winds. Never launch in heavy fog. If fog appears return to shore.

Know the risks: Did you know boaters are struck by lightning at 3X the rate of golfers? If you are not sure – stay on shore.

LIGHTNING!
Lightning is one of our greatest risks while rowing. If you ever hear thunder while rowing – return immediately to the dock. If you see a bolt of lightning, no matter how far away it is, immediately return to shore. Do not wait to get permission from a coach. The coaches will likely not even hear thunder due to the sound of the boat engine.

“If you are not sure, STAY ON SHORE!”

COLD WATER
Rowing on cold water adds another risk for rowers. It is very rare for a rower to fall out of a boat but it does happen. If someone falls out of the boat sometimes the natural reaction of youth rowers is to laugh and keep rowing. DO NOT BE THIS CREW! Falling out of a boat carries serious risks of a head injury on a rigger upon returning to the surface. The immediate reaction of all rowers should be to immediately stop rowing and check the boat to a stop with their oars. Do not wait for a coxswains command to take this action. Quickly back the boat up to retrieve the rower from the water.

PARENTS
Make sure that your rower is a confident swimmer. Parents this is YOUR responsibility.

COACHES 
Be aware of weather. Have radar accessible on your phone. Have the phone numbers of other coaches on the water on your phone.

Do you review the rules and emergency procedures with all rowers on a regular basis?

Communicate an action plan for any emergency.

Keep all equipment maintained and safe.

All coaches should wear a life vest when water temps are below 65F. Youth rowers should wear a life vest at all times when riding in coach boats.

Be sure the coach boat has life vests for rowers, a paddle, bailer, and fire extinguisher.

Know and obey all local and federal regulations concerning all boating safety requirements. Do not have more people in your launch than permitted on the boats safety decal.

Review rowing venue and conditions with coxswains and fellow coaches to identify hazards & tricky conditions.

Never be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or use dangerous drugs while coaching. This includes medication that may cause the use of heavy machinery to be unsafe.

 

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Sneak Peek Week to try Indoor Youth Rowing – starts Monday Feb 5 (only $10)


We are adding another intro week of youth rowing. Starts Monday, February 5!

If you are in grades 6-12 and looking for a spring sport then this is your chance to give rowing a try for a week for just $10. Five days of indoor rowing at our indoor rowing studio at Revolution Mill – you can come to one practice or all five. Just register and show up. It is that easy!

This spring up to 70 high school and middle school students will be part of our competitive rowing program at Lake Brandt. This Sneak Peek will give you a head start on learning about rowing to see if the sport is for you.

No experience necessary but you must be able to swim as a safety precaution if you join the team. Participants must be at least 12 years of age.

WHAT? Sneak Peek Week is one week of indoor rowing, where students will become acquainted with the Concept II rowing machine (called ‘ergs’) and learn the technique needed for rowing in racing boats on the water.

WHEN:
Monday – Friday (February 5 – 9).

Start either week on any of these days and row with our youth squad for any or all of these days for just $10.  Arrive at 4:30pm. We finish at 6pm.

WHERE? Revolution Mill: 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Greensboro.

COST? Bring $10 cash or check payable to “Greensboro Crew”

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Also, be sure to have a parent sign the waiver and swim form certifying that you can swim. These can be downloaded on this page. Bring these forms with you.

Also bring the following:
• sneakers and normal athletic attire
• water bottle

Questions? Just email Coach at contact@greensborocrew.com

 

Greensboro Crew youth rowers at Revolution Mill.

 

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2 Month Adult Indoor Rowing Session is about to Begin

Registration is now Open for the Greensboro adult Winter Indoor Rowing Season, which starts on January 30 at Revolution Mill. 

Greensboro Crew is excited to announce the upcoming season of “2018 Indoor Rowing for adults.

No prior rowing experience is necessary.

One of the great things about indoor rowing is versatility. Not only is it low in impact (joint friendly), indoor rowing can be performed at any intensity level.   There is no age limit and you go at your own pace. When you have been taught good rowing technique, you will experience the awesome feeling of using over 85% of the muscles in your body, rhythmically flowing back and forth, with each stroke.

“The purpose of indoor rowing is to foster healthy living in a fun team environment for adults through the wonderful sport of rowing,” says club organizer Gene Kininmonth. “This is a wonderful community of adults all encouraging each other to do their best and always improve.”

Format: Participants with no prior experience will start with a learn-to-row format.  As technique and stamina improve, a more competitive format will be adopted. Wear what you would normally wear to a gym and bring a water bottle.

Dates and Times: 

Weekday (Tuesday & Thursday): 6pm – 7:30pm. $200. Clinic begins Tuesday, January 30 and ends Thursday, March 22. Click the link to register and pay online.

Location: 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Greensboro. Participants must have registered in advance.

Parents of current youth rowers receive a 20% discount on the session. Parents should mail their fee payable to “Greensboro Crew” of $160 to

Greensboro Crew
1107 Johnson Street,
High Point, NC 27262