Alumni Slow Row

The basic itinerary would look as follows:

    • Sign up for the Slow Row below
    • Saturday morning, meet at the Abbey Shell house (Time TBD); Sign the waiver
    • Saturday morning, meet at the Abbey Shell house
    • Shells head towards the 1000m mark with Coach Struckmeyer “commentary” from the launch. Run thru a “Normal” warm-up (no slide - arms only, full body swing, then 1/2 slide, 3/4 slide, full slide)
    • Paddle to 1000m and enjoy Coach Struckmeyer’s highly motivating and caring instructions. Smile for the photographer. Really.
    • At 1000m, turn ‘em around and practice a few starts (1/2, 1/2, 3/4, full, full); head back to 500m mark.
    • Finale At 500m: Normal start, row for 10 strokes, settle for 10, and weigh enough. We will reinforce that this is NOT A RACE, just having fun. Paddle to the Finish line, and back to the dock


An EMT will be in the launch - just in case, and we’ll have a “tap out” signal to ensure anyone who needs help gets it, no questions asked. We want to have Fun, re-connect with rowing, and not hurt anyone in the process. Seriously, even this mellow, non-race event requires preparation, so if you’re considering the event, please ensure you are ready for a fun “Slow Row.” You have 9 weeks before “Ready all – Row!”

Prior to getting in a boat, you will be required to fill out a waiver. You can find the waiver here if you would like to fill it out before coming to the river. Forms will be available to fill out in Pullman as well.

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