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3/10/2009 - Austin Rowing Camp to be mens' program in 2009
Men and men's coxswains (either gender) are welcome to apply to the 2009 Austin Rowing Camp. Women looking to row in Austin should Contact Carie Graves.
8/12/2008 - Austin Women Finish 2nd in Championship 8+
Capping off an excellent week at Henley, the women's 8+ fought back from a rough start to take 2nd place over Vesper boat club, who were fresh off of wins in the Senior 8+ at Henley and the US Club national championship. Canadians Leander Boat Club took first in the race. In all, the men and women of the Austin Rowing Camp had an excellent 2008 Henley, putting eight boats in the finals. The team made a solid impact and certainly raised awareness and respect of rowing in the south and in Austin. Full results are available here.
Austin Rowing Camp 2009 Dates
Miss this camp this year? Want to train and see if you can help the camp win Henley in 2009? The camp dates for 2009 will be: June 15 - Aug 9. If interested, contact Bob Krentler at
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The camp is open to male and coxswains of either gender over the age of 18 seeking an opportunity to push and be pushed by others to excel in rowing.
The target audience is those with collegiate rowing experience in the upper levels of their programs. Varsity or club rowers may both participate. You will be coached by coaches with experience at the national and international level. There are NO NCAA issues involved in training at this camp. It is not sponsored by any university.
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While our coaches have collegiate and international experience, there will be no conflicts with anyone currently particpating at a varsity program. High school male and female graduates over the age of 18 with two years experience, meeting the recommended 2k erg standards may participate as well. If you have signed a NLI, you may still participate.
Training will take place six days a week, Monday-Saturday from approx. 6:00-8:00 AM (Practice time will be a bit flexible based on demand). This will enable rowers to maintain employment if desired, and to avoid the heat. It is quite pleasant in the mornings, with calm waters and low winds. Town Lake has been named one of the top 10 rowing bodies of water in the USA.
Training will be a mixture of small boats and big boats, with the ratio to be determined at the camp. There will be optional (but highly recommended) pair rows or other workouts 2-3 times per week. Rowers will have access to Austin Rowing Club's showers/lockers & air-conditioned erg room.
Crews that train regularly or periodically in Austin include ---
The University of Wisconsin, Cornell University, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, The US Junior Women's National team, among many others.
And local teams:The University of Texas, San Diego Crew Classic Champs - Austin Rowing Club, and many elite and pre-elite hopefuls.
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Of course we have not forgotten additional opportunities to explore Austin and the Central Texas region. Some activities could include:
- Wakeboarding on Lake Austin
- Sailing on Lake Travis
- Tubing the Guadeloupe river
- Listening to live music in the "Live Music Capitol of the World"
- A trip to the San Antonio Riverwalk
- Seeing the bats on Congress avenue bridge
- Team BBQ - all you can eat, of course
- Hiking the barton creek greenbelt as an outside workout
- Runs around beautiful Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake)
We have contacted the members of local teams about subletting opportunities, and would be happy to put you in touch with someone. Contact
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to be assisted. If you are more self starting, Austin, along with its student population of 50,000 offers myriad cheap sublets. When looking for housing, http://www.craigslist.org is your best friend. Even if you show up day one without housing, it's likely you will be able to find something quickly and easily.
Austin has an excellent economy with thriving local businesses always looking to hire part time employees as the summer is the hardest time to staff as most students have gone home.
If you like what you have read read the camp details, or jump straight to the application!
Thank you, and we'll see you in Austin!
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