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Nereid News, 3/16/07
In this edition:
- Opening Day, April 14
- Cold weather rowing rules
- Members sought for Buildings & Grounds Committee
- Nereid to present to Mayor and Council
- PRRA to hold 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Erg Race
- Nereid Class to be offered at Montclair Adult School
Upcoming events schedule
- PRRA St. Patrick’s Day Erg Classic March 17, 10 AM
- Nereid Opening Day April 14
- Passaic River Paddle Relay May 12
- National Learn to Row Day June 9
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Opening Day - April 14
We are planning to officially open the rowing season at Nereid on
Saturday, April 14. On Opening Day members can:
* Complete membership and waiver forms and pay
* Learn about rowing programs for the year
* Greet potential new members
Stay tuned for more information on the program of the day.
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Cold weather rowing reminder
Nereid is concerned about the health and safety of its members, and the
liability of our organization. Despite the warm days this week, we have
not changed the following policies. In order to maintain proper safety,
members are asked to observe:
1. No singles rowing until April 1. Appropriate weather conditions
permitting for a number of days, the Captain may relax this rule, however
not without explicit consent. All HS crews and boats shall be accompanied
by a coach in a launch, in hailing distance at all times.
2. Cold Weather: Crew boats (2X, 2-, 4X, etc.) should not row
unaccompanied, either by motor launch or other crew boat, in weather of 45
degree F or less, or water temp 45 degree F. or less. There are clearly
visible thermometers on the boathouse (south bay door) and on the dock for
submersion in water. This rule shall be subject to the express and
explicit direction of the Captain.
3. Rowing during the dark: Daylight Savings time comes on March 11. Per
the above rule, singles are prohibited from the water. Any crew boats
rowing should have proper bow and stern lighting, as prescribed by USRA.
In appropriate weather, all boats must have proper bow and stern lighting.
Questions? Please contact Frank Schaefer or George Freimarck.
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Nereid's Buildings & Grounds committee
The club is in dire need of volunteers to help with gardening, yard work,
basic house maintenance, etc. If you enjoy gardening and repairing stuff
around the house, please contact Claire. We have a
couple of jobs coming up, including mulch spreading at 550, gardening at
350, and replacing the boat bay garage doors. Nereid needs you!
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Nereid to present waterfront park status update to Mayor and Council
The club has been invited to present an update on the waterfront park and
bulkhead construction to the Borough. This presentation will take place on
Tuesday, March 20. We plan to present the timeline of the permit
applications we have filed, as well as a detailed cost breakdown.
According to the timeline, bulkhead and park construction could begin in
August. However, this will depend on the results of our permit
applications. Other remaining issues are the timing of Green Acres funds
and funding provided by the borough to cover the reconstruction of the
boat ramp.
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PRRA organizes 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Erg Race
Nereid has traditionally had a good showing at PRRA’s erg race. This
year’s installment will be held on Saturday, March 17 at the Nutley Parks
and Rec Center, on 44 Park Avenue in Nutley. The race is 2000m in length
and there are men’s and women’s events in various age and weight classes.
There’s even a children’s race.
The registration fee is $20 before March 13, $25 after, and it includes a
T-shirt. For more details, contact Jen Smyth at 973-284-5665.
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Nereid Class to be offered at Montclair Adult School
Nereid is offering a mini-course on rowing through the Montclair Adult
School this March. The class, which is entitled "Introduction to Sculling
and Rowing," will be taught by George Freimarck on two Monday nights from
7-9pm. The March 19th class will be held at Nereid Boathouse and the March
26 class will take place at the Montclair High School erg room. The cost
for the course is $25.
The course listing can be found on page 41 of the School's Spring
Catalogue which was designed by Nereid member Suzy Kass! Registration is
done through the Montclair Adult School and can be done online at
http://www.adultschool.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=1013&courseid=448
If you have friends who have ever wanted to get a taste of what Nereid and
sculling is all about, please alert them to this class. While it is geared
toward the parents of current Montclair HS rowers, all adults are welcome.
They won't do any rowing in the 2 classes, but will get oriented to the
Boathouse and rowing technique through erging and videos. This is a great
opportunity to expose non-rowers to sculling and provide a preview of
Nereid's "Learn To Row" classes.
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Previous newsletters
2007
Nereid News, 3/9/07
Nereid News, 3/2/07
Nereid News, 2/23/07
Nereid News, 2/17/07
Nereid News, 2/9/07
Nereid News, 2/2/07
Nereid News, 1/26/07
Nereid News, 1/18/07
Nereid News, 1/12/07
Nereid News, 1/5/07
2006
Nereid News, 12/22/06
Nereid News, 12/15/06
Nereid News, 12/8/06
Nereid News, 12/1/06
Nereid News, 11/17/06
Nereid News, 11/11/06
Nereid News, 11/2/06
Nereid News, 10/27/06
Nereid News, 10/20/06
Nereid News, 10/13/06
Nereid News, 10/6/06
Nereid News, 9/29/06
Nereid News, 9/22/06
Nereid News, 9/15/06
Nereid News, 9/8/06
Nereid News, 8/11/06
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