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Carnegie Lake Rowing Association

We are excited about our rowing program this year. Here’s what to expect. We’re looking forward to rowing with you on Lake Carnegie this year.

Introduction

The CLRA program will have the following features

  • Indoor training on ergs and tanks in the Princeton boathouse until the 3rd Sunday in March.  Beginner ergers (no experience required) are welcome.
  • Early season emphasis on sprint racing (1000m) and later fall season on head racing (typically 3 miles)
  • Programs targeted to rowers with different interests
    • Laker program
      • Fitness
      • Skill improvement
      • Racing
    • Competitive racing that may include
      • Specific training schedule
      • Erg and fitness testing
      • Seat racing
      • Minimum commitment to competition participation
  • Beginner rower development program
    • Targeted toward last year’s LTR graduates
    • Mentors support in small groups
    • Mixed boatings for skill improvements
    • Introduction to racing
  • Experienced rowers have opportunities to row competitively with similar skill level rowers
  • Host the Carnegie Lake Regatta on July 9 - invite master’s clubs to come to our rowing venue for competition and fun
  • Opportunity to communicate individual rowing goals to coaches and receive feedback and guidance
  • Optional cross-training plans: Coaches provide suggested activities to help with overall fitness, flexibility and strength that complement the on-the-water training program
  • Possible 1 to 3 easy access scrimmages with other master’s rowing clubs in the area
  • For safety, CLRA sculling starts when the water + air temperature > 100F and it is light outside. Look for more information after the on-the-water season gets started.

The on-the-water program will have this schedule and structure:

  • Third Sunday in March through Learn-to-row weekend (weekend after Labor Day) (except for June race camp)
    • Mon 5:30am, Tue 7pm, Fri 5:30am, and Sunday 4pm
      • Moderate to hard exercise depending on boat
      • Mixed skill boating
    • Tue 5:30am and Thu 5:30am
      • Light to hard exercise depending on boat
      • Appropriate skill improvement
      • Competitive training
      • Boating by skill
    • Wed 5:30am
      • Race day (warm-up and race) for all skill levels
      • Hard exercise
      • Boating by skill
  • Learn-to-row weekend (weekend after Labor Day) through Thanksgiving Turkey row - (Laker + LTR program)
    • Mon 5:30am and Sunday 4pm
      • Moderate to hard exercise depending on boat
      • Mixed skill boating
    • Tue 5:30am, Thu 5:30am, and Sun 2pm
      • LTR program
    • Fri 5:30am
      • Light to hard exercise depending on boat
      • Appropriate skill improvement
      • Competitive training
      • Boating by skill
    • Wed 5:30am
      • Race day (warm-up and race) for all skill levels
      • Hard exercise
      • Boating by skill

Scheduled events

Third Sunday in March 2pm: On the Water season starts with our first row on the water followed by an outdoor “back on the water” celebration afterwards (approximately 3:30pm)

March “back on the water” weekend camp on Lake Carnegie with three sessions at Sat 3pm-5pm, Sun 11am-1pm and Sun 3pm-5pm. This is a great event for all Lakers to refresh their rowing skills and give the coaches an opportunity to get to know you better for better boating and guidance including the competitive program rowers.

Early April: Racing program meeting

  • Racing program description for all members
  • Racing opportunities
  • Introduction to racing for beginners
  • Competitive program description
  • Racing skill building during June rowing camp

Mid June: Rowing camp

  • Every day (Mon- Fri) 5:30-7:00am with a race on Saturday 8am
  • Regular program not run this week
  • Participants generally stay in the same boat and seats per coaches’ discretion
  • Six-day commitment to participate
  • Regular seat fees
  • Video recorded sessions with coach feedback

Sprint racing opportunities

The following is an overview of local to international master races the club could attend based on interest. A description of the specific regattas and prerequisites will be provided at the Race meeting.

  • Schuylkill Navy Regatta- Philadelphia, PA (June) -Med-High Level Competition
  • Independence Day Regatta- Philadelphia PA (July 4th weekend). Med - High Level Competition
  • Carnegie Lake Regatta- Princeton (July). This regatta is organized by our club, includes novice events and is a Med-Low level competition.
  • Diamond States Regatta- Middletown, DE (July). This local regatta includes Novice events and is a Med-High level competition level
  • Canadian Henley Masters- St. Catharines, Ontario, CANADA  (July) - High Level International Competition
  • Masters Nationals - (August) - High Level national competition
  • World Rowing Masters - (September) - High Level International Competition
  • Weekend after Labor Day: LTR weekend to introduce new rowers to the sport and CLRA

Head racing opportunities

  • Kings Head- Philadelphia, PA (September)- Low-Med Level Competition
  • Head of Housatonic- Shelton, CT (October)- Med Level Competition
  • Head of the Charles- Boston, MA (October)- High Level national competition
  • Head of the Schuylkill- Philadelphia, PA (October)- Med-High Level Competition
  • Thanksgiving Day 8am: Final on the water row of the season followed by a Thanksgiving holiday celebration. Guests are welcome.

Other policies

  • At least basic US Rowing membership required for insurance
  • Boat handling
    • No shoes in the boats - to prevent damage from dirt
    • Put water bottles in socks - to prevent damage from bottle rolling
    • Carry oars one in each hand with blades forward

Parking

clra.com/parking

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