RRC at the Durham Bulls- Sept. 4th. It is Labor Day Weekend. RSVP early to Debra so we can get seats together in a decent section.

A small group competed at the Aiken-Augusta Masters Regatta this past Saturday in Aiken, South Carolina. Despite having only seven athletes, RRC fielded rowers in seven different events. Dave and Nathan were able to put together a winning men's composite quad with Atlanta, and Dave gamely jumped into a last-minute men's composite eight organized by Augusta... and won! Best of all, everyone came home with hardware!

Special congratulations to Carrie G and Kerry L, who competed in their first sprint race, finishing third in the women's 4x. Thanks also to Doug, Carson, and Nathan for loaning us their car-topping equipment for the weekend.

Here are the final results of the events that RRC members competed in. You'll see that we got hit by the age handicapping system a few times, so we've either got to get older or we've got to get faster!

• Mens 1x: Nathan (2nd), Joe (3rd, by 0.2 seconds)

Sat, 05/22/2010 - 5:00pm - 10:00pm

How about a 5K run followed by a few beers,happy hour style food, a live band, and a fashion show all the way down to the skivvies.

Join Debra and Carolynn as they participate in their second annual Skirt Chaser run. The women get a 3 minute head start!

You can join us in the run or just meet us afterwards for the Block Party. It was a blast last year for (almost) all involved.

To register go to www.active.com or you can register at Inside Out Sports in Cary.

A race skirt(women)or race shirt(men)is included in the entry fee along with beer coupons and access to the Block party at the Hibernian Pub-311 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh.

RRC had a successful Sunday at the Dogwood regatta. After a stormy Saturday, the bad weather moved out in time for Sunday's races. The day started out overcast but then the sun came out (and unfortunately the wind picked up). Overall a great day to be outside.

Many of our boats placed and lots of medals were won. Here is a summary:

• Women's Masters A/B 4x: 2nd Place (A Boat), 4th place (B Boat)
• Women's Masters A/B 4+: 3rd Place
• Mixed Masters A 2x: 2nd Place (B Boat), 4th place (A boat) (Joe & Alexa's advanced age gave them a handicap boost over Nathan & Maria's faster time)
• Mixed Master's 4x: 2nd Place

Thanks to the RRC membership and to TRC for all of the support and help with this regatta. This was a great way to kick off the 2010 regatta season!

Look for info soon for the next regatta (Aiken-Augusta Masters Regatta, May 15)...

Jackie, Regatta Coordinator

Debra is coordinating an opportunity for RRC members to attend a special event April 10th at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary (7:00pm). The event will feature a motivational presentation by Dick Hoyt. Lawn seats are $15 per person (AVAILABILITY: On Sale Now at http://boothamphitheatre.com/concerts.htm)

“For almost 30 years, Dick Hoyt and his son Rick have competed in numerous marathons and triathlons, including the grueling "Ironman." Amazing. Now consider Rick cannot walk or talk due to complications at birth. Their story is beyond remarkable. It's a testament to underdogs overcoming insurmountable odds. Come hear Dick tell their amazing story and how that inspired their message "Yes You Can."
Event will also feature Raleigh's Favorite Band, CRUSH!”

DATE: Saturday, April 10th
TIME: 6pm - 10pm
DOORS OPEN: 6pm
SEATING: Gold Circle Seats, General Admission Lawn and Tables
TICKETS/PRICES:
$15.00/Lawn (Kids under 16 are FREE on the lawn.)
$30.00/Gold Circle

Please join us on Saturday, April 17th, as we kick off the 2010 RRC Rowing Season. We will start the day with an optional Open Row from
8:00am-9:00am -optional Open Row
9:00am-10:30am -snacks and beverages during the boat cleaning/maintenance
10:45-12:00 noon -RRC member meeting/mingling with bagels and coffee followed by the viewing of the mandatory safety video.

This will be held in the outdoor shelter by the main parking lot.

Attendance is strongly encouraged for all current and potential future members- especially for viewing the safety video (11-12) which is mandatory for all members once a year.

Please RSVP to Debra Schneider at winodeb@yahoo.com by 4/14/10. If you are unable to attend we will be having another safety meeting later in the summer to view the safety video.

Thanks, Debra Schneider- Vice President, RRC

The inaugural Durham Indoor Rowing Trials (D.I.R.T.) was a success! Results should be posted sometime on Sunday. If you have photos that you'd like to share, you can post links in the comments below or email them to Alexa.

Thanks to the many RRC members who volunteered and kept the competition running smoothly this morning. Congratulations to the many RRC members who competed yesterday! The club had a great turn out!

Parking is available in the areas outlined in red.

Don't forget to register for the Durham Indoor Rowing Trials. The registration deadline is March 13!

Raleigh Rowing Center and CrossFit Durham invite you to participate in the inaugural Durham Indoor Rowing Trials (D.I.R.T.) on March 20, 2010! This event promises to be a fun morning for participants, with lots of events to choose from, race t-shirts for every participant, medals for top finishers, and snacks. Medals will be awarded to the top three men and top three women in each event in the following age categories: under 14, 15-18, 19-25, 26-39, and 40+. Thirty dollars lets you register for as many events as you dare.

Schedule
Heats in each event will be arranged by gender and age, although the exact number of heats will depend on the number of participants.

Approximate Schedule of Events

• 7:30 am - Check in begins. Ergs will be available for warm ups.
• 8:30 am - 2000m event begins.