Mike Sullivan and the team at the Bear Island Aquatic Center in California held an adaptive rowing day. He has shared the full event with us so you can do one for your club. [note this was the email sent to club members and event organisers – copy it].
BIAC Drag Races
Here’s a description of the event we had, went off according to plan and schedule, after the singles went out we sent out a four and a double to do some rowing and piece each other a bit.
In the scrimmage we had people with following disabilities:
2 blind (they both raced singles then jumped in the stern pair of a four) Adaptive Rowers regatta at BIAC
3 events to be held on the 250 meter stretch between Pete’s Harbor turn and the first turn in sight of the boathouse
We really want to start on time, but the subsequent events are somewhat flexible
8:45 am. Event 1: boat parade. 2 x 250 meters all line up side by side and paddle, give a chance for people to try to steer and row with other people right next to them.
9:00 am: Match races: 2 to 4 boats will line up from a standing start and race to finish, there will be a “random” draw for the matchups.
9:30 am. Challenges: individuals can challenge each other to more races, or can be suggested by the regatta committee. Athletes who want to race in a single, then row back to the dock, switch into a team boat and race other team boats will be accommodated. We’ll run races as long as there are racers!
10:00 – 11:00 am. Boats put away and loaded. – post regatta brunch and awards ceremony.
Understand, we have a graduating schedule, light and easy at the beginning, then the racing will become more challenging. Newer rowers should limit themselves to the early sessions, then come in off the water.
Competitors can chose one or more events to participate in, and time will be allotted if there are boat swaps to be made.
Club singles will be available for rowing, scullers who would like to try TA rowing (Trunks/Arms) will have a couple Aeros available with a fixed seat.
Volunteers will be needed for:
ramp and boat assistance, dock marshalling
a marshall for Pete’s Harbor turn
a marshall for “first turn” the 90 degree turn between the boathouse and Pete’s turn. Those two spots will be start/finish areas alternately and we’ll want to control other scullers and paddlers rowing through.
Laura volunteered to organize post event BBQ, she’ll need help
Linda. My suggestion is to get the coxes to work with the adaptive rowers indoors on an erg first so they can establish language and understanding in a safe environment and acquire an understanding about what the crew can or cannot do within physical limitations.
I also recommend having the coach at those sessions so they can agree an ’emergency response’ if the crew gets into trouble and needs more help from a coach boat or from the bank party.
If you can be more specific about what the ‘trepidation’ is about maybe I can make more suggestions.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
__cf_bm
1 hour
This cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management.
CookieLawInfoConsent
1 year
CookieYes sets this cookie to record the default button state of the corresponding category and the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.
elementor
never
The website's WordPress theme uses this cookie. It allows the website owner to implement or change the website's content in real-time.
ts_c
1 year 1 month 4 days
PayPal sets this cookie to make safe payments through PayPal.
wpEmojiSettingsSupports
session
WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress site. It helps determine if the user's browser can display emojis properly.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Cookie
Duration
Description
browser_id
5 years
This cookie is used for identifying the visitor browser on re-visit to the website.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Cookie
Duration
Description
IDE
1 year 24 days 1 minute
Google DoubleClick IDE cookies store information about how the user uses the website to present them with relevant ads according to the user profile.
scribd_ubtc
10 years
Scribd sets this cookie to gather data on user behaviour across several websites and maximise the relevancy of the advertisements on the website.
test_cookie
16 minutes
doubleclick.net sets this cookie to determine if the user's browser supports cookies.
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
6 months
YouTube sets this cookie to measure bandwidth, determining whether the user gets the new or old player interface.
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA
6 months
YouTube sets this cookie to store the user's cookie consent state for the current domain.
YSC
session
Youtube sets this cookie to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Cookie
Duration
Description
__eoi
6 months
Security for AdSense, AdSense for Search, Display & Video 360, Google Ad Manager, Google Ads
wp-wpml_current_language
session
WordPress multilingual plugin sets this cookie to store the current language/language settings.
Do you enjoy our blog? We hope you had a pleasant experience so far! How about a small donation to keep this blog running?
This Post Has 2 Comments
Several of our coxes have some trepidation about adaptive rowers that they are coxing in a 4+ or an 8+. Any advice? Thanks, and keep up the good work.
Linda. My suggestion is to get the coxes to work with the adaptive rowers indoors on an erg first so they can establish language and understanding in a safe environment and acquire an understanding about what the crew can or cannot do within physical limitations.
I also recommend having the coach at those sessions so they can agree an ’emergency response’ if the crew gets into trouble and needs more help from a coach boat or from the bank party.
If you can be more specific about what the ‘trepidation’ is about maybe I can make more suggestions.
Rebecca Caroe