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College Memberships for the summer…

LWRC offers a discounted summer membership to college students.  Take the time to learn to scull and improve your sweep rowing!  Our summer package is perfect for staying in shape, improving your technical ability and staying connected to the water.  Call  (206) 547-1583 or Email jen.rucier@lakewashingtonrowing.com

Learn to Row Classes Available! Sign up to row this summer!

We have many classes for non-members, over 18 years of age.  Our offerings include “Experience Rowing“- a one day class for beginners.  Four week “Learn to Row” 1 and 2  sessions PLUS “Team Rowing” opportunities!  Come experience our great club.  See our Learn to Row page for more information or sign up today.

IN SEATTLE!  6.5 Miles -  See web site for details:

http://www.paddlingdynamics.com/challenge/default.html

LWRC is now on Twitter! Get news and updates on LWRC and Head of the Lake at

Twitter.com/LWRowingClub

Our coaching pool includes: Frank Cunningham, Hugh Lade, Bill Tytus, JohnTytus, Theresa Batty, Adam Carlton, Doug Nelson, Molly Zeaske, and HowardLee.

The cost of these programs will be $100 for 2 days a week and $130 for 3days a week. You may mix and match if you wish.  Click on PROGRAMS (menu bar) to read more about our rowing programs.

LWRC member Melissa Hayes is sending out invitations to join Roster Manager to all known participants in both Rowing 1 or Rowing 2 programs. If you do not receive the Roster Manager invitation by Monday then please contact Jen at
jen.rucier@lakewashingtonrowing.com or 206-547-1583 and give her your name, email and a note to add to Roster Manager.

Overview of Fall Schedule:

Monday PM - Evening League at 6:30 PM. Primarily a group of experienced scullers and sweep rowers. Contact coach Molly Zeaske for questions about whether the the program will work for you -molly.zeaske@wamu.net

Tuesday AM – Rowing 1 and 2 SWEEP at 5 AM. Must have some sweep experience to join. Use Roster Manager to participate. Contact John Tytus -jtytus@hotmail.com for questions about the program.

Wednesday AM – Sculling 1 and 2 at 5:30 AM. Must have completed a Learn to Row 2 class or show basic competency in a wherry. Show up self boated. Contact Hugh Lade with any questions- blade1x@comcast.net

Wednesday PM – Open row at 6:30 PM. Everyone welcome….FREE. Contact Howard Lee with questions – howard.lee@spoken.com

Thursday AM – RACE DAY at 5:30 AM…FREE Coaches will be present to start and observe the races. All welcome. Strongly suggested for members of Rowing 1 and 2 sweep programs.. We encourage small boat rowing, sweep or scull. Boat Reservation sign up on Captains’ Bulletin Board. Come self boated, with a way to time yourself and ready to race.  A number of courses can be raced and you may race multiple times. Contact your program coaches for suggestions on lineups if needed.

Thursday PM – Evening League at 6:30 PM

Saturday AM – Sweep and Sculling at 6:30 AM. Gather for discussion on technical focus of the week, before ‘hands on’. Use Roster Manager to participate.

Happy rowing!

Click Here for a summary of a preliminary meeting, held on May 30th, to discuss LWRC participation at next years’ Henley.

Please click this link to see the May Newsletter.  In this issue:

- President’s Report

- Captains’ Corner

- Outlaw Race #2

- Marcie’s NEA Fellowship

- Opening Day Race Report

- Programs and Skills

- Farewell from Conor

Enjoy!

The Great Blue Herons have returned en mass to the waterways around the boathouse.  Non-profit, Heron Habitat Helpers, along with Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife has set up a heron cam in the Kiwanis Ravine Rookery.  The rookery is the largest in the city limits, with over 60 nests and is located near the Ballard Locks in the Magnolia Neighborhood.  Watch the action as rebounding eagles invade to steal the newly laid eggs or the domestic activities of rebuilding the nests!

Earth Week PBS FRONTLINE SERIES- Poisoned Waters

More than three decades after the Clean Water Act, two iconic waterways—the great coastal estuaries Puget Sound and the Chesapeake Bay—are in perilous condition. With polluted runoff still flowing in from industry, agriculture, and massive suburban development, scientists fear contamination to the food chain and drinking water for millions of people. A growing list of endangered species is also threatened in both estuaries. As a new president, Congress, and states set new agendas and spending priorities, FRONTLINE correspondent Hedrick Smith examines the rising hazards to human health and the ecosystem, and why it’s so hard to keep our waters clean.  Series begins April 21st watch trailer.

SEATTLE SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM UPDATE

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has completed a report assessing the ecological state of Seattle¹s marine and freshwater shorelines. This study, titled Seattle Shoreline Characterization Report provides a comprehensive look at the health of Seattle¹s shorelines alongthe Duwamish River, the Ship Canal, Lake Union, Lake Washington, Green Lake, and Puget Sound.

Visit DPD’s Shoreline Master Program Update to view report and learn more about DPD¹s Shoreline Master Program.