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GREENBANK FALMOUTH AMATEUR ROWING CLUB Est 1949
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ROWING ages/coxswains times training & coaching use of boats water safety membership subs
GFARC offers rowing and
sculling to anyone over the age of 14, with no upper age limit.
Juniors 14 – 18 years : We hope to encourage new junior members to the sport. The reservoir provides a safe location for juniors to learn to row. As young people’s bodies are still maturing we do not encourage those under 16 to row with one oar (sweep oar). Instead, sculling with two oars keeps the body from twisting and putting an uneven load on developing muscles and skeletons. Our club can offer the British Rowing ‘learn to row’ programme that covers the basic aspects of sliding seat rowing. We will make every effort to offer junior rowers the opportunity to compete. See the section on Competition for more information. The Club has a Child Welfare Officer and adheres to the guidance from British Rowing on child protection, with senior club members being CRB (criminal records bureau) checked via British Rowing. Adults: At the same safe reservoir location adults are able to scull or row, whether you're interested in a new recreational sport, to take to the water when you choose and at your own pace, or alternatively, the WEARA racing circuit can offer satisfaction for your competitive urges! The club also attends events further afield in the UK when there is sufficient interest from members. Click here for more info. Veterans: over 31? The veteran rower is also catered for by our club. The same recreational rowing can be enjoyed in pleasant surroundings. Those with a competitive streak – click here! Coxswains: we want to encourage coxswains to join the club to take on a very important role in the club (no membership fee for non-rowing coxswains). Coxswains are responsible individuals who can co-ordinate a crew safely from the boathouse to the water, steer a good course, keep a watch out for other water traffic, work with the coaches to deliver advice and feedback on crew performance, and to be very much part of the crew - yup, medals too - they couldn't do it without you! There is British Rowing guidance on coxing and all necessary training will be given. And yes, the smaller the person the better, but you need to be over 13 years old. Contact the club captain for more info on becoming a cox. How is it all organised?
All year round: Sunday morning
10.00 am. This is the time for members to meet and update each other on
any new news, carry out boat maintenance and undertake any jobs that
need doing. It is also a time to go rowing! We encourage set crews who
are training for regattas to avoid this time for training, so that
attention can be given to those not in a set crew and where possible, to
offer coaching and advice. Wednesday 6.00 pm. When the long summer days permit, Wednesdays is another time when members will get together as above. It is open for members to arrange to row at any time, provided that the Club Captain has given his/her approval for you to do so. (Please see the note below on use of boats.) If you are new to rowing or sliding seat rowing we can offer the British Rowing ‘learn 2 row’ course to get you started. We aim to offer these on a regular basis – click here for more info on this. If you are a more experienced rower you can receive coaching from within the club. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the learn to row courses. You must have permission from the Club Captain or Vice Captain before using any of the club boats or equipment. The Club Captain or Vice Captain will advise you on which boats / equipment you are allowed to use, in what circumstances and when. You will not be allowed on the water without a lifejacket unless you can swim at least 100 metres in light clothing (see British Rowing Water Safety Code). We organise the opportunity to undertake the swim test at nearby swimming pools and all members must undertake this swimming test. We will also arrange capsize drills as part of the learn to row courses and you are encouraged to undertake this once, even if not on the course. All coxswains and launch drivers must wear lifejackets when on the water. The club has a water safety officer, so if you have any concerns please contact Roger Cock or the club captain.
So, what will all this fun cost you? ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Full Rowing £120 RACING COSTS
WEARA Regattas per race "seat money" for championship
races from £4 for adults, £3.50 for juniors. Occasionally non-championship
races are a bit more e.g. £5
This covers the cost of staging the regatta, umpires, safety boats etc.
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