Opening Hours
Members are issued with a keycard to allow access and are
expected to ensure that the Day Book is completed, that boats
are used as allocated and that coaching boats are put away
on completion.
The club has installed a security system which operates at
all times when there are no members present. Please ensure
you know the number and use it at all times.
Safety Issues
* Before going out, record the names of crew and the boat
in the Day Book –required by our insurance policy as
well as ensuring you will be missed if you do not return.
* Members under 18 must be supervised by an adult member
while on the water, until approved by the Club Captain as
independent rowers.
* If rowing in the dark, lights visible 360 degrees must
be carried on the boat and light clothing worn.
* Keep the pontoon clear of water bottles, shoes and other
items to avoid falls.
* Carry water and sun protection in summer.
* Row on the correct side of the river – the shore should
be closest to bow side.
* Boats and oars must be washed and dried before being put
away in racks.
Coaching Boats
Drivers of motor boats must have a current Waterways Authority
Megaphones may not be used on the river before 8.00am.
Handling Boats
TRAFFIC
ON LANE COVE RIVER
Approximate Distances
Club House to Figtree Bridge 2k
Figtree Bridge to ‘Wires’ 2k
Clubhouse to Factory and back 11k
Longueville Wharf to Northwood Wharf 1k
Northwood Wharf to Harbour entrance 1k
Pontoon Use
To maximise use of the pontoon, members are asked to adjust
foot stretchers quickly, and move off the edge as soon as
possible. On return, wash and dry boat and oars and put boats
away as
quickly as possible. Please do not leave shoes etc on the
pontoon to avoid people tripping.
Repairs Notification
If you damage/notice damage to a boat, please record it in
the Day Book. You may also be asked to help or contribute
to fixing the damage. Please don’t ignore it.
Storage of Private Boats
The Club has limited number of racks for storage of private
boats for which rack fees are paid. This is available for
financial members who use the boats on a reasonably regular
basis. There is an Official Waiting List on the Boat Notice
Board to which your name
can be added.
Website
General information on the Club is available at the website
(www.northshorerowing.org.au)
Constitution and Rules
A copy is held on the Notice Board in the Club. The year
end is 30 April (the end of the racing season) . The
AGM is held before 30 June.
The Club is an Affiliated Member of the NSW Rowing Association.
The Club and all its members are bound to observe the
Rules and By-Laws of NSWRA, including Standards of Conduct.
These
are available on the NSWRA website (www.rowingnsw.asn.au).
Donations
Member subscriptions cover the costs associated with the
running of the Club. Capital improvements and the upgrade
and replacement of equipment are dependent on fund raising
by the Social Committee and donations. To assist with raising
the necessary funds for equipment purchases North Shore Rowing
Club has registered the Rowing Equipment project with the
Australian
Sports Foundation Ltd (ASF). Through this arrangement, any
donation of $2 or more in support of this project is tax
deductible. Donations must be made unconditionally to the
ASF however their structure allows donors to nominate a registered
project as the preferred beneficiary of their gift, in this
case the North Shore Rowing Club’s Rowing Equipment
project. Donations can be made by cash, cheque (made payable
to the ASF) or credit card and the ASF will issue an official
tax receipt to substantiate taxation claims. All contributions
will be gratefully received and all ASF grants will be used
to improve the quality and quantity of equipment at the Club.
For further details, or to obtain a donations form, please
contact the Treasurer.
Club Clothing
Contact Helen Ritchie (0417 282 052) or Diana Brown (0410
418 582) to purchase clothing. Club colours are blue and
white. Current prices are: Zoot suits($55), caps ($25)
and UV Tshirts ($40) Limited supplies of spray jackets,
winter vests and jackets are available.
A discount has been arranged with Rebel Sports Stores (5%
for you, 5% for the Club) accessed by quoting North Shore
Rowing Club #30858
Roseville College
Roseville College rowing program is based at the Club.
Roseville equipment is marked with their colours of maroon
and gold.
Important if you wish to Race
Please read the following carefully.
All regattas are conducted under the auspices of the NSW
Rowing Association. The Regatta Program is available at the
NSWRA website (www.rowingnsw.asn.au). The draw for each race
is also available on the site after the closing date.
If your crew wants to enter a race, the stroke should enter
the Crew using the sheet on the Racing Notice Board. Details
of entries and the payment for the costs per seat must
be given to the Regatta Entries Secretary on the Friday
prior
to the NSWRA closing date of the Monday (two weeks prior
to the regatta). Entries will not be accepted without payment.
The NSWRA does not like entries going in haphazardly and
so please get your entries in by the requested Friday.
Boat allocation is made by the Racing Committee and members
racing are expected to help with Boat Loading and Unloading
for each Regatta. A modest charge may be incurred for
transport of boats to and from Regattas outside the metropolitan
area. Single scullers are expected to transport their
own
or allocated
boats by themselves.
Late entries direct to the NSWRA can be submitted up to
the Tuesday morning prior to the regatta with the payment
of an extra $10 per seat!
The following rules have to be observed. If not the crew/individual
may be disqualified and our club fined. That fine will
be passed on to the member.
1. You must be a financial member of this club.
2. You must be a registered member of the NSWRA. This includes
your cox.
3. You must carry (a) a bow ball (b) a lane number.
4. You must be able to release your feet in an emergency.
5. You must wear the North Shore Rowing uniform and the
North Shore colours on your sculls/blades
6. You must never row on the course at any time except
whilst racing
7. You must proceed to the start on the designated side
of the river and off the course.
8. You must report to the starter and at least 5 MINUTES
before your schedule start. The lane numbers are from
the cox's right side.
Once under the starters orders you must obey his/her orders
and respond to any directions given by the umpires during
the race. Note: Umpires give directions to stop collisions.
They do not direct you over the course. Most will give you
a hint, if you are going off the course, but that is not
their primary duty.
Your cox must weigh at least 45kg or carry enough weight
to have a total of 45kg. (note senior crews, female 50kg,
male 55kg)
If you wish to scratch from your race, you must notify
the referee 30 MINUTES before the advertised start time.
There
are specific forms to fill in for scratchings. Readily
available at the club.
If you wish to substitute, you may substitute 50% of
your crew, but again you have to notify the referee
on a specific
form and before the start
No motor boat is permitted anywhere near the course, so
your coach cannot be with you once you leave the shed.
We look for sportsmanship and good manners in our club
and within the sport. At the finish, call for three cheers
for
the winners and join in this acknowledgement. Finally please
be patient and polite, with a wind, tide and novice crews.
The start of a race is often chaotic, please do not get
angry with other crews or starter and never swear on
the water
as sound carries.
Handling Boats
Single Scull
One person should be able to handle a single, but wherever
possible it is best to use another person to assist to avoid
damage to the scull or other boat.
1. Place two trestles on the pontoon.
2. Place correct oars at the base of the pontoon,
3. Hands on, two people in position to carry the boat to
the trestles from opposite sides of the boat.
4. Adjust the foot stretchers, check that all holes have
plugs fitted, check that hatch covers are in place.
5. Check slides, foot stretchers and riggers are tight and
rails are level.
6. Ensure that both gates are open.
7. Stand on the side that will be on the pontoon side of
the boat.
8. Place one hand on the handle and one under the hull – lift
9. Clear the fin from the pontoon, place the boat in the
water.
10. Place the pontoon side oar in the swivel at 90 degrees
and close the gate
11. Place the water side oar in the gate at 90 degrees.
12. Hold both oars in the outside hand.13. Place your free
hand on the pontoon behind your bottom.
14. Place the outside foot in the centre of the deck between
the rails (no shoes).
15. Lower yourself onto the seat.
16. Change grip on the oars so the outside gate can be done
up.
17. Secure feet into stretchers (must wear socks)
18. Push off astern.
Quad Scull
1. Place two trestles on the pontoon.
2. Place correct oars at the base of the pontoon. Four
oars on opposite sides.
3. Hands on, two people on each side of the boat, carry
the boat to the trestles . Two people forward of their
riggers
and stroke/stem abaft of theirs.
4. Move out of the shed turning the boat towards the stroke
side.
5. Adjust the foot stretchers, check all holes are plugged,
check hatch covers are in place.
6. Check slide, foot stretchers and riggers are tight and
that rails are level.
7. Open all gates.
8. Carry the boat (never hold a foam deck)
to the edge of the pontoon.
9. The two people on the water side crawl under the boat
so that all people are on the same side of the boat (pontoon
side).
10. Ensure the fin is clear of the pontoon, place the boat
in the water.
11. Place the pontoon side oars in the swivels with the spoons
pointing to the stem, close the gates.
12. Place the water side oars in the swivels.
13. Cox gets in the boat.
14. Stroke gets in the boat and immediately fastens gate
while the rest of the crew holds their riggers.
15. Move the boat along the pontoon and repeat the procedure
for 3, 2 and 1 seats.
16. Last person pushes off.
Four
1. Place two trestles out on the pontoon.
2. Place correct oars at the base of the pontoon. Two oars
on opposite sides.
3. Hands on, two people on each side of the boat opposite
their riggers, carry boat to the trestles
4. Move out of the shed turning the boat to the stroke
side.
5. Adjust and check foot stretchers.
6. Check rails are level, foot stretchers and riggers are
tight.
7. Open all gates.
8. Carry the boat to the water, once at the pontoon's edge
the two people on the water side crawl under the boat so
that all people are on the same side.
9. Ensure the fin is clear of the pontoon and lower the
boat into the water.
10. Place the pontoon side oars in the gate with the spoons
pointing to the bow.
11. Place the water side oars in the gates.
12. Bow side hold their riggers while stroke side gets
in doing up their gates immediately.
13. Cox gets in.
14. Stroke side takes bow sides oars in their left hand
to stabilise boat as bow side gets in.
15. Bow side pushes off.
16. Stroke side taps boat away from the pontoon.
17. When the boat is sufficient distance out, stroke side
passes the blades back to bow side.
