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What you always wanted to know about crew….but no one thought to tell you!

What you always wanted to know about crew….but no one thought to tell you!. Or… There are CRABS in the Potomac River?. The essentials. Home between 7-7:30 p.m. (Yes, they can manage their time) Your grocery bill is about to increase even more.

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What you always wanted to know about crew….but no one thought to tell you!

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  1. What you always wanted to know about crew….but no one thought to tell you! Or… There are CRABS in the Potomac River?

  2. The essentials . . . • Home between 7-7:30 p.m. • (Yes, they can manage their time) • Your grocery bill is about to increase even more

  3. It might be a Spring sport, but it’s not Spring yet!

  4. Label everything!

  5. A world turned upside down! • Rower’s sit backwards, so the front of the boat (the bow) is behind them • The back of the boat (stern) is in front of the rower • Port (left) = right side of rower • Starboard (right)= left side of rower • All from the coxswain’s perspective

  6. What’s with all the numbers? 4 8 Coxswain, 4 (stroke), 3, 2, 1 (bow) Coxswain, 8 (stroke), 7, 6… 1 (bow)

  7. It’s a whole new world… X A stretcher?! The boat is rigged?! X It’s a shell?

  8. Crabs in the Potomac River?

  9. The regattas are a blast, and experienced parents are always willing to show you the ropes. So don’t be shy about volunteering for those too!

  10. You might want to consider . . . • Binoculars • Zoom lenses • Hiking Boots depending on the venue • Chairs • Food?

  11. On the Potomac • Arlington Cup, TBC Tussle, Charlie Butt Regatta • Easy access, easy parking, tents along the Potomac, lots of great viewing points • Great for the grandparents who want to see a regatta!

  12. Occoquan No… not for the trip down I-95… for the hike from the parking lot to the grandstands! Bring your sturdy shoes, GPS, and emergency rations…

  13. Stotesbury • Most fun you can have in Philadelphia! • 5,600 rowers: 15,000 fans • A two-day festival of rowing!

  14. Race Results • Twitter account: @YorktownRowing • Volunteer opportunity

  15. The most important thing to know… www.yorktowncrew.org

  16. LOVE our coaches! Let them coach!

  17. Go Novices! Go team!

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