General Rules for Rowers
- Substitutes: If you have to miss a workout you MUST
find a substitute. This is VERY IMPORTANT. A list of rowers and contact
information will be provided on the 1st day of your session. It is each
rower’s responsibility to find a substitute if they are unable to
make a workout. The shells require 5 people and cannot leave the dock without
each seat filled.
- Clothing: Wear fitted clothing and sneakers that you
would wear to a workout. Loose or baggy clothing will get caught on the
oars or in the rollers of the moving seats. Also, please be aware that it
is usually colder on the water. Dress for weather 10 degrees cooler than
it is at your house.
- Arrival: Arrive ready to row 10 minutes prior to the
start time. This is important for two reasons: (1) we need to be sure that
each shell has enough people necessary to be able to leave the dock; and
(2) announcements and directions are given by the coaches at that time.
- Cancellations: Rowing sessions are rarely cancelled.
If there is a cancellation though, it will be announced on the Lincoln Rowing
answering machine. That number is 781-741-5225 ext 2.
- Chain of command on the water:
First: Coach
Second: Coxswain
- Rowing shells must be in sight of the coaching launch.
- If your shell is aground, stay in the boat and wait for assistance.
- ALWAYS stay with the boat: never leave the boat. The boat will float
and there are lifejackets for everyone in each boat.