Posted April 17, 2009:
New GDRA Blog
Go to the GDRA Adult Rowing Blog for the latest news and information
on practices, regattas, events and more... Click the link on this
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Posted April 2, 2009:
Learn-To-Row classes
Our 2009 Adult Learn-To-Row brochure
is now out. Classes will fill, so contact Nancy to get a spot.
Docks launched March 29, 2009
I did not expect anyone to show up for the work crew on Sunday.
It was 38 degrees and raining with a stiff wind. But sixteen GDRA
members appeared along with the UD men's crew. After 2 hours, we
had 130' of dock back in the water.
2009 Charlie Doyle Memorial Regatta
We have decided to suspend our fall regatta again this year. The
I-75 bridge construction is not scheduled to be completed until
the fall. Although we still have plenty of water for everyday rowing,
it is not sufficient for a full scale regatta. We plan on bringing
the regatta back in 2010.
2008/2009 Winter
The GDRA winter season benefited greatly from a new indoor facility
in downtown Dayton. It was a big change from a cold boat bay. We
had a heated erg room with 20 ergs, weight room, stretching room
and locker rooms.
2008 Adult Program Recap
The GDRA adult rowing program flourished in 2008 under the directorship
of Linda Clemens. Our competitive team kicked off the season with
24 GDRA rowers racing at the Columbus MidWest Sprints in both sweep
and sculling events and concluded the year at the Head of the Hooch.
Our adult membership reached 60 rowers by the end of the season,
including both competitive and recreational scullers and sweep rowers.
Mark Salzler coordinated the adult sweep program, which continued
to grow this year.
Nancy Thornburg again directed the GDRA Learn-To-Row program offering
sculling classes throughout the summer. Most of her team of experienced
coaches will be returning in 2009 including Wilfred, Peggy, Bill
and Jon.
2008 Junior Recap
The GDRA junior rowing program had a great year under the direction
of Head Coach Chris Luhn and assistant coaches Liz, Denise, Vicky
and Beth. The season culminated in the late Fall regatta at the
Head of the Hooch.
The 2008 Rookie Rower program flourished yet again under Todd Sobol's
direction. This junior high school rowing camp always produces a
surge of exuberance in mid-summer.
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