Photos like this from our morning practice are quite impressive but should hopefully be rare. Remember that fog can be unpredictable and that it is always good to stay in groups, have your whistle ready and if in doubt, head back to ONEC together.

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Since we had to cut our practice short, we'll try again tomorrow. Practice focus remains: Staying off Port.

In other news...

Mark from Burnstown RC (Co-chair of the Head of the Madawaska) passed along the following info to share with ONEC Masters rowers. Remember to let Sherry and I know if you are interested in Rowing at the Regatta (including what races you were thinking of doing and in what boat - before registering on Regatta Central). If not rowing this year at the Regatta you can always come along to cheer on your fellow ONEC rowers. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Head of the Madawaska Regatta 2022

The Burnstown Rowing Club is hosting its 19th Annual Invitational Head of the Madawaska Regatta on September 11, 2022. The Boathouse address is 1537 Highway 508, (Calabogie Road at Burnstown Beach).

The format year this year remains the same as previous years. Registration is through REGATTA CENTRAL. Seat fees of $5.87 per race ($2.37 ORA + $3.50 RCA) can be paid through Regatta Central. The Regatta registration fee of $25 can be paid on Regatta day. For same day race registration the seat fee will be $6. The $25 gives you a day at the Beach, good company, a great rowing venue and a buffet of coffee and nourishment as long as supplies last! There are no late entry fees but for ease of registration we would ask the team captain to complete rower RCA ID # and seat position in boat. It would be helpful if you email Bill Stevens(Bill-Stevens@bell.net) this information in advance. Rowers must have an RCA membership to participate in this regatta.

Coaches and rowers information at 8:00

Head up to start 8:30

First race-- 3 km—9:30 start

Second race -- 4.5 km- 10:30 start

Lunch (sausages and hamburgers for sale)

Third race-- 3 km—1:30 start

Water is provided for bottle refills.

This is a RCA sanctioned event, all events are open weight, there are no penalties for RCA rule violations but there is no passing within the old bridge pylons.

Contacts: - markrobson@bell.net or Bill-Stevens@bell.net