Master’s Race Team
What is this team & Who is it for?
This program focuses on the performance of our boats at select regattas through the season. We do this by focusing on technique and aerobic fitness of our athletes. Our coaches have years of experience working with Master’s athletes, and build training programs that cater to the ability of our athletes and the performance at regattas.
In the Fall Season Master’s races are between 3k and 6k in length. This racing style helps to build a solid aerobic fitness foundation. Fall racing emphasizes the importance of technique in such long races. In the Spring and Summer seasons Master’s races are 1k in length. These races bring competition from around the country, so all athletes can enjoy the challenge of pushing their limits. This team provides a great opportunity to grow, learn, and connect with other rowers who share the same passion and dedication to the sport.
What will you learn?
- Continue to work on finer technique points as the coach sees fit.
- Show an ability to row at 30 spm for 5 minutes.
- Learn to square and feather proficently up to 32 spm.
- Develop independent training habits.
Schedule & Program Expectations
This program runs from March to November. The training schedule is:
Tuesday 6:15-8:15PM
Thursday 6:15-8:15PM
Saturday 6:45-8:30AM
Athletes are expected to:
- Attend training sessions regularly.
- Be coachable.
- Come with a positive attitude.
- Show good sportsmanship.
- Train independently when possible.
Fall 2024 Racing Schedule
September: King’s Head Regatta (Bridgeport, PA)
September: Head of the Christina (Wimington, DE)
October: Navy Day Regatta (Philadelphia, PA)
October 18-20: Head of the Charles (Boston, MA)
October: Head of the Schuylkill (Philadelphia, PA)
November: Pumpking Regatta (WBC Boathouse)
Summer 2025 Racing Schedule
June: Schuylkill Navy Regatta (Philadelphia, PA)
June: Diamond State Regatta (Middletown, DE)
June: Independence Day Regatta (Philadelphia, PA)
July: US Rowing Nationals (Oklahoma City, OK)
July: Carnegie Lake Regatta (Princeton, NJ)
August: Canadian Henley Masters (St. Catharines, Canada)
August: Quaker City Regatta (Philadelphia, PA)
Program Information
All athletes must be a WBC Full Member, as well as have purchased the Race Team add-on. If you would like more information, or have questions please contact Wai Chang at wai.chang@whitemarshboatclub.org.
