Come join us on Sunday, July 19th for the second Marin rowing singles ladder of the summer. The ladder is a 2500m member's only race conducted entirely in singles! The last ladder had a strong head wind, but we all had fun anyhow. We'd love to see some more faces down there, so get out in your singles and start practicing, then, come down on Sunday afternoon, July 19th and give the ladder a shot, even if you don't scull very much!

When: Sunday, July 19, 2009
Mandatory Race Meeting: 12:15pm
First flight start time: 12:30pm
(high tide at 12:30pm)
Second flight: approx. 1:00pm
More flights: if needed.


The race will begin just off of the MRA main dock and proceed up the straightaway until you come to a buoy. You will then have to turn around the buoy as fast and safely as possible, then return to the starting line for the finish. The course is bi-directional to cancel tidal and weather differences. Click on the image below for a map of the course:

The race will be run one person at a time, 15 seconds apart until the first flight has all been started. When those boats come back, they will dock and people rowing the next flight will switch into their desired club boats and line up for the next race. Details will be given at the race meeting at 12:15pm. You can row the race in any shell you'd like, from an Aero to a private racing shell. We will record your time and it will determine your position on the final ladder, which will be posted at the rear of the boat house and on the website.

The ladder will be run once a month during the summer, so you can compete both against yourself and other rowers in the coming ladders. Times and rank will only be divided between men and women, no handicaps will be applied.

So, whether you're an expert sculler, or just want to try it, come on down, get in a boat,and see how you fare. Email me with any questions.