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[AusTexSoxFan]

It's about time for the sport of rowing to have its own place on SOSH.

I know there are some former oarsmen out there, but was wondering if there is anyone currently hitting the water regularly?

Unfortunately won't be making the trip this year for the Head of the Charles. Last time I did it was in 2005, the first year they let quads race. Fun stuff taking a 4x under Weeks Bridge. Glad I wasn't bowing.

Will be racing the local head race here (Head of the Colorado) in a 8+.

Anyone else?

[Number Eight's Bread]

It's about time for the sport of rowing to have its own place on SOSH.

I know there are some former oarsmen out there, but was wondering if there is anyone currently hitting the water regularly?

Unfortunately won't be making the trip this year for the Head of the Charles. Last time I did it was in 2005, the first year they let quads race. Fun stuff taking a 4x under Weeks Bridge. Glad I wasn't bowing.

Will be racing the local head race here (Head of the Colorado) in a 8+.

Anyone else?

I rowed the Charles all through high school (Belmont Hill) and remember it all very fondly. I am an older dude now, however, and alas my rowing days have ended. However, in a nice twist, my son is starting high school here in DC, and has signed up for a fall rowing session that would put him on track for freshman crew in the spring. I never pressured him in that direction, and its nice to see.

[Crespo Augustus]

Wow, just found this thread. I've been part of the rowing community for the last ten years, whether racing or coaching. AusTex, how did your head season go?

[AusTexSoxFan]

Hey! Somebody responded!

Head race season was fine. Did two races back in October. A 4x and a 8+.

Right in the middle of ramping up for the spring race season now. Got a 1000m sprint race at the Heart of Texas regatta in three weeks. Racing in the 8+, 4+ and 4x.

[Crespo Augustus]

I had a few of my rowers in CRASH-B's last weekend, they did pretty well. A few PR's, and the chance to watch some truly incredible athletes. The German Mens' Jr. rower pulled so hard off the line he broke the chain on his erg and had to race with lightweight Jr. women. He was so far ahead he almost pushed them off the screen. The kid looked like Ivan Drago.

[AusTexSoxFan]

Where do you coach Crespo?

I learned to row up at Brooks in North Andover, MA. Ed Kloman was my coach. Awesome guy, better coach.

I did the CRASH-B's way back in 1992 when it was at MIT. I remember seeing the computer monitory simulating the racing and it thought it was so futuristic.

Some of those dudes who do those erg tests are sick. I saw a national team guy spin a 5:45 a couple years ago at the Erg Rodeo here in Austin. I was in awe.

[Number Eight's Bread]

Where do you coach Crespo?

I learned to row up at Brooks in North Andover, MA. Ed Kloman was my coach. Awesome guy, better coach.

I did the CRASH-B's way back in 1992 when it was at MIT. I remember seeing the computer monitory simulating the racing and it thought it was so futuristic.

Some of those dudes who do those erg tests are sick. I saw a national team guy spin a 5:45 a couple years ago at the Erg Rodeo here in Austin. I was in awe.

I rowed at Belmont Hill back in the 70s. Lots of good races against Brooks!

My son -- without my prompting -- has to my delight this year joined the freshman crew at Gonzaga High School in DC. They won nationals last year and went to Henley, so its a pretty awesome program. Cant believe the year-round stuff now - its SO intense.

[Crespo Augustus]

I coach in the town of Harvard. I started rowing in upstate New York, moved out this way for school, stayed for the rowing haha

[AusTexSoxFan]

So anyone here on SoSH rowing at the Head of the Charles this year? I'll be stroking an 8 with the Austin Rowing Club. Men's Club 8+ is our event I believe. Saturday at 1pm.

First HOCR since 2005. Training is whipping my ass. It's alot different getting up for one of these when I'm single and in my 20s. Now in my mid-30s and with a kid, I'm exhausted training on top of working and family life.

[Crespo Augustus]

I'll be coaching a JR boat competing Sunday but I'll be out there both days to watch the racing.

[runnels3]

Update on the Head of the Charles:

http://www.boston.co...d_be_the_class/

Also, a nice piece on veterans returning to row. Link doesn't work, so go to http://www.boston.co...s/?p1=GN_Sports and look for this headline:

HEAD OF THE CHARLES Veterans find rowing disarming

[AusTexSoxFan]

I think the week of the HOCR is just about the only time you see rowing news in the Globe. Maybe some in the spring if Harvard is faring well.

About to head to the airport.

I'll be rowing at 1:15 on Saturday. Stroking the Austin Rowing Club Men's Crew 8 in the Club 8+. Will have my Red Sox wool hat on.

[Crespo Augustus]

Surprised no bump with the Charles this weekend. Anyone racing? My club is sending four boats - M/W Jr 2x, M/W Jr 4+. The doubles have a shot to do well, especially the girls. Aus, you racing again? If so good luck!