Rowers wear a T-shirt, tight-fitted shorts/spandex (no long/basketball shorts), socks and sneakers. Sunglasses and a hat are essential items. Rowers often purchase “rowing trou” from Boathouse Sports. When the weather is cooler, rowers wear a long sleeve fitted moisture wicking shirt, wool socks, cap and other cold weather clothing items.

Rowers need to bring their proper rowing weather gear, sunscreen, sunglasses and a water bottle. Snacks and food are provided by the team.

Spectators might bring chairs, snacks and binoculars. Food options are sometimes limited at a regatta depending on the race site location.

Parents, guardians and family are always welcome at regattas. TCYRC typically takes at least one or two parents as chaperones. Hotel blocks are often available to family members but you are welcome to stay at any hotel you want.

Depending on the regatta and the number attending, TCY might rent a bus or a van to transport rowers to a regatta. These costs are factored in the cost of the regatta. Rowers can also ride with their parents or another rower, if they have permission from their parents and have notified the TCY Head Coach.

For other regattas that are farther away, rowers’ parents book their flights, based on suggested arrival and departure times. Coaches have flight information and arrange transport from the airport to the hotel.

Yes, rowing is considered excellent for cross training because it provides a low-impact, full-body workout that engages a large number of muscle groups, including your legs, core, back, and arms, making it a great way to complement other activities like running while preventing muscle imbalances and potential injuries; it can also help improve your overall endurance and power.

Key benefits of rowing for cross training:

• Low impact: Unlike running, rowing puts minimal stress on your joints, making it ideal for recovery days or if you have joint concerns.

• Full-body engagement: Rowing works nearly every major muscle group, which can help balance out muscle imbalances caused by other activities.

• Core strength: The rowing motion significantly engages your core muscles, improving stability and posture. [1, 2, 4]

• Cardiovascular benefits: Rowing provides a great aerobic workout, helping to improve your endurance and VO2 max.

• Posterior chain activation: Rowing effectively targets your hamstrings and glutes, which can be beneficial for runners who often over-emphasize their quads.
  

YES! We have many rowers who take breaks from the club to play other sports like hockey or soccer. Rowing is an excellent method of cross trainging.

• Spring: Midwest Jr Championships

• Summer: Duluth International, Minneapolis Sprints, Chicago Sprints

• Fall: Head of the Mississippi, Milwaukee River Challenge, Head of the Rock, Head of the Charles, Head of the Hooch

• The regattas we attend depend on the schedule, logistics, rower’s interest and in some cases like the Head of the Charles, an earned entry or a bid from the host.