2010 regattas

A big shout-out to the members who competed this year at various races and regattas. We had rowers represent the New York City region at this year's Empire State Games, held in Buffalo. We had another rower jump into her alumni boat for the Head of the Charles this fall (see photo—go 2 seat!). And two other members raced at this year's Head of the Fish, in Saratoga Springs (with strong interest to field another boat from several other members).

Racing may not be for everyone, but you don't have to be an Olympian or elite athlete to enjoy the thrills of competition. Here's hoping interest in racing continues to grow during our 2011 season.

Halloween Row 2010

Fall is a wonderful time for rowing. It's cooler, for one thing—a nice respite from broiling summer afternoons—and the colors on the trees along the Harlem River are just gorgeous.



Last year, we initiated an annual tradition: the Halloween Row. Members dressed up and rowed as fairies, cowboys, and the requisite pirates. (Our goal next year is a boat of Vikings.) A closer look at the regalia as we rig our 8+:

We had the pleasure of hosting a couple of visiting Alaskans for a row with us. Harold and Sue Faust hail from the Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club (www.kenaicrewsers.org), where they often have to shoo brown bears away from their launch site in order to get on and off the water. And we had Martin Semjen's mom ride along in the safety launch, snapping these great pics.

Donuts, coffee, and cider afterward. Thanks, crew, for making our end-of-year outing so much fun!