Station L Rowing Club

Another chance to Win the Party

Date:

January 26 at 3pm

Location:

Lucky Lab Multnomah Village location.

Agenda:

We have plenty of exciting news to share about 2020, including the possibility of indoor boat storage!

• Renewal deadline for all members is January 31.
  • Please renew by that date to avoid a lapse in your membership.
• Full year payments can be made at any time after January 1 on the website or via check.
  • Checks save us 2.5% in processing fees!
  • Mail checks to
    • PO Box 14171, Portland, OR 97293
  • OR drop in treasurer box in the office at the clubhouse
• 12 Month Dues Contract members
  • Please renew on the website.
• Don’t plan on renewing
  • Please send a message to “Info@stationlrowingclub.com“.

1. Regular Membership
   • One Program Membership  $1026/year
     • $86/month if paid over a 12 month contract
   • Dual Program Membership $1387/year
     • $116/Month if paid over a 12 month contract
2. 27- and 65+ Membership
   • 27- and 65+ Regular $770
     • $65/month if paid over a 12 month contract
   • 27- and 65+ Dual $1040
     • $87/month if paid over a 12 month contract
3. Weekend Membership
   1. One day weekend $350/year
   2. Two day weekend $700/year
4. Month to month membership
   1. Dual Program $175/month and includes access to both sweep and sculling.
   • Consider this if you are not going to be in town all year.

Sunday was crisp and clear, with a striking sunrise greeting rowers as they rigged boats in the chilly pre-dawn. In partnership with Rose City Rowing Club, we hosted 23 clubs with a total of 197 entries (and hundreds of rowers) on Vancouver Lake for a starboard-heavy 5k in gorgeous fall sunshine.

Thanks to all who made this event possible, including many volunteers, officials, the Portland Vancouver Rowing Association, and the many crews who joined us.

Full results are available on Regatta Central.

update: You can find event photos at row2k : flight1 | flight2 | flight3

We are out of the former Portland Boathouse and currently in the process of settling into our new clubhouse on SE Caruthers and the new boat site on SE Ivon.

Check your email for details from coaches on dryland practice, plans for rigging, and additional volunteer opportunities in relation to the move. Questions, ask your captain/s or ping the registrars.

Thanks to all the people who the move this weekend possible, hardworking rowers from Station L and Rose City RC, as well as coaches from both clubs and our friends and neighbors from Wasabi Paddling Club and the Willamette Riverkeeper.

Problem: there’s not enough perspective in one person to tell you the tales of the rowers (35) and coaches (2) for a three-or-four-day trip to Canada. Instead of holding forth, I’ll let the numbers speak.

• Of five mixed C 2x entries, four made finals (18 boats in heats)
• Four mixed 4x entries
• Six first-time 1x racers
• Many first sculling races for folks, and/or sitting different seats
• Medal count: 15 gold, 18 silver, 9 bronze
• Boat count: we brought 22 and it wasn’t enough (borrowed an 8+)

…or, to quote the announcer bloody hell… Station L! Well done, y’all.

(Tallies h/t Brad – if you like boats+sunrise shots, get thee to his Instagram.)

A passel of Station L rowers (along with a trailer of boats, an awkward of oars, and a pair of coaches) will head to BC on Friday for two days of racing for this year’s Cascadia Masters Championships.

You can track regatta results at HereNow; racers, pack your passports and pay your regatta fees (see Peter’s email for total).

Since we will be minus equipment and staff, we have an adjusted schedule for the weekend:

Friday

• Trailer loading; no men’s sculling

Saturday

• 6:30am womens club+competitive sweep
• 7:00 am mens sweep (all) + novice sweep

Sunday

• all scullers 7am; equipment may be limited

Monday

• no novice sweep practice
• no sculling practice

We would like to invite friends and family of members to participate in National Learn to Row Day, where they can join us on the Willamette River and receive a free introduction to rowing for fun and fitness. This event is part of US Rowing’s National Learn to Row Day, which takes place annually on the first Saturday in June.

Where: Portland Boathouse – 1515 SE Water Ave, Bay #2
When: 10am-12 noon, Saturday, June 1st
Who: Open to the public; minors must have a parent/guardian present to sign a waiver.
Registration: None required
Cost: Free!
Gear: Wear comfortable athletic-type clothing, layers recommended.
Questions? Contact the Station L Registrar by replying to this email.
Learn more about Station L at stationlrowingclub.com

Attention Station L members: if learning how to scull is still on your to-do list, now is the time to cross it off!

Registration is now open for two sessions running May 15 – June 12 and June 26 – July 24. Each session consists of five Wednesday morning classes.

Open to current Station L members with at least one year of sweep experience.

If you have questions, give us a holler at classes@stationlrowingclub.com.

Hello Members–
There’s plenty going on this week behind the scenes as we get ready for March 1.  The coaching staff met Monday night to finalize plans for the new season. Many of you have already heard from your program coaches, but read on for some important reminders. . .

1. Weekday rowing starts March 1.  All in attendance must have paid dues for 2019.  Those members joining via the 12 payment dues contract must make an additional payment for January.
2. Work Party March 2, 9am-noon. Even if you only have an hour, it all helps.
3. Squad sign up deadlines–women’s sweep Feb. 28, sculling March 3. See emails from women’s sweep captains or Penny for details
4. Men’s sweep, there’s an email coming from Peter today/tomorrow
5. Dexter Lake regatta sign up deadline March 4.
6. LTR class registration is open!  Suggest a class to a friend.
7. Safety Orientation–one mandatory safety session per year per member.  More information coming soon. Monthly opportunities to attend.
8. Thanks to Ednah and Lois for the recent cox training.  More coming soon.
9. Waldo Lake camp/row.   Read note from Peter. Sign up now so we can coordinate campsites.
10. STL “rock” run on March 17.  Meet at boathouse at 9:30am 5, 8 or 10k.
11. We are looking for storage for Portland Boathouse during our relocation process.  We are searching for outdoor or indoor storage that is large enough for one or two shell trailers (or larger).  (minimum 10 x 70). If you have information about such a site, let Peter know.

The January 27 annual membership meeting presentation is linked here. You need a member login to view.