WHO'S UP FOR SOME BOWLING

Hey Maties-
If ye be feeling da mid-winter doldrums a-coming on, ye be needin' to partake in some spirit-lifting and challenge yer fellow maties ta knock over da candlepins.  We be a-meetin' on Wed., January 23 at 6:30pm at da Sunnyside Bowladrome in Danvers.  A mere $16 gets ya da lane, da shoes, da pizza and da sodas.  Ye be a-pullin' da extra coins from yer pocket fer da beer and da wine spirits.

What say ye - Yea? or Nay?  I be a needin' to know by the 15th.

Hope ta see ye knocking 'em down on the 23rd!
Gail

ROCK&ROW UPDATE JANUARY 6, 2013

Whether you’re ERGing mega meters or staring out the window waiting for spring we have turned the corner and days are getting longer. 

Probably a tad early to say “spring is around the corner” but a walk by Little harbor yesterday had me thinking, “Hmm, this could be a rowing day!”

I trust you all have seen the email sent 12/21 from Sheila/Stan with invoices and paperwork for 2013 membership renewal. 

Please send your dues payment to Jean before the Jan 15 due date so that we will know our member renewal status and can begin enrolling Newbies. 

We have a number of folks wanting to join. 

We have firmed up plans for an assistant rowing coach, Zoe Zimmerman, to provide Newbie orientation and instruction next season. A Cornell rower she is very excited to be part of the Rock & Row crew. 

If you look out my kitchen window you’ll see a Maas Aero nicely covered resting on stands. She is our newest club boat recently delivered from Florida where Chris L found her. 

Now shopping for additional shells and oars to upgrade our club inventory for next season. 

Sure am looking forward to the beginning of our rowing season, 

hope you all enjoyed the holidays, 

PAUL

El Presidente

TEAM RNR "ROCKS" THE CONCEPT 2 HOLIDAY CHALLENGE

Unless you were part of this splintered group of RnR Pirates, then you probably were not privie to the e-mail chain that went around the group during the Holiday Challenge from November 22nd to December 24th. With Frank K at the helm they were out for blood to erg 2 million meters. 21 club members participated altogether and collectively erged around 1,615 miles (2.6 million meters).  Picutred left are some of the maties who made it down to The Landing for a photo-op. Donald, Joy, Erica, Gail, Brian, Sarah, Roger, Howard and Frank.
Well the "Shamless Plug Division" saw this as a great opportunity to "Plug the Club" and set out the following press release to the MHD Reporter this week.

RocknRow Supports Doctors without Borders Charity

Twenty-one members of RocknRow, North shore’s premier recreational saltwater rowing club, took to rowing ergs this past month to compete in the Holiday Rowing Challenge, a virtual competition sponsored by Concept 2 Rowing.

 

"The outdoor rowing season seems to end so suddenly", quipped Frank Kashner, third year club veteran and team motivator. "Competitive indoor rowing events such as this one allow us to stay in shape especially during the holiday season."

 

Collectively, the group rowed over 2.6 million meter (1,615 miles) in just over 30 days between November 22 th through December 24^th. This placed the team 16th overall for On-water clubs between 21-50 members.  Even more impressive is that they were in 1st place for same number of rowers who competed.  Frank continues, "We had some great friendly competition among our club members and lots of e-mail communication to keep us all motivated."

 

As a result of Team RocknRow and the other clubs who participated, Concept 2 organization will donate over $30,000 spread among the four charities available. Team RocknRow decided unanimously to designate their money to Doctors without Borders.

 

Roger Pelliciotti, who is new to the club this season quickly adds, "Frank does not give himself enough credit for making this event successful. Not only did he erged over 400k meters by himself, but he was instrumental in bringing the rest of us along to the victory we now share together."

 

For more information on how you can enjoy the physical and spiritual benefits of recreational salt-water rowing, please feel free to “like” them on facebook at Marblehead Rowing Club or contact them at info@rocknrow.com where 2013 membership are now available