Atlanta Rowing Club
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Non-profit organization
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501(c)(4) masters rowing club
Rowing club
A rowing club is a club for people interested in the sport of Rowing. Rowing clubs are usually located near a body of water, whether natural or artificial, that is large enough for manoeuvering of the shells . Clubs usually have racks to store boats and a dock to put them in the water...
located in Roswell
Roswell, Georgia
Roswell is a city located in northern Fulton County; it is a suburb of northern Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The 2010 Census population was 88,346. It is the eighth largest city in Georgia...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. ARC's colors are red and white. As a masters organization, it is the only club in the Atlanta area for rowers who are beyond high school or college age, although there are several members who are in college. The club is a volunteer-based organization with 200+ members throughout the year. ARC conducts three four-week long Learn-to-Row sessions each year. The classes teach people new to rowing how to row. ARC also hosts a National Learn-to-Row day where people can try rowing for one day at no cost. ARC has 3 buildings for storing boats; a large building mostly housing eights, fours and quads, a cage holding singles, doubles, and pairs, and a small building holding private singles. There is also an erg
Indoor rower
An indoor rower, or rowing machine, is a machine used to simulate the action of watercraft rowing for the purpose of exercise or training for rowing. Indoor rowing has become established as a sport in its own right...
room, kitchen and bathroom in the main boathouse.
History
Founded in 1974, the club was initially located on the lake at Stone MountainStone Mountain
Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock in Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States. At its summit, the elevation is 1,686 feet amsl and 825 feet above the surrounding area. Stone Mountain granite extends underground at its longest point into Gwinnett County...
. By 1982 membership had grown and the club obtained the use of a small building and dock at the Chattahoochee River Park. By 1989 the main boathouse was constructed where it presently stands along Azalea Drive, across from the Chattahoochee River
Chattahoochee River
The Chattahoochee River flows through or along the borders of the U.S. states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. It is a tributary of the Apalachicola River, a relatively short river formed by the confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers and emptying into Apalachicola Bay in the Gulf of...
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Notable members
- Jeffery Koplan - Former director of the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCenters for Disease Control and PreventionThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services headquartered in Druid Hills, unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, in Greater Atlanta...
(CDC), and currently vice president for academic health affairs Emory UniversityEmory UniversityEmory University is a private research university in metropolitan Atlanta, located in the Druid Hills section of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The university was founded as Emory College in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia by a small group of Methodists and was named in honor of...
in Atlanta, GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state)Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. - Norton Schlachter - One of the first members and officers of the Atlanta Rowing Club in the early 70s. He was a USRowingUSRowingUSRowing is the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. It serves to promote the sport on all levels of competition, including the selection and training of those who represent the US at international level....
board member and later Chairman of the US Men’s Olympic Committee. He was the first Southerner and youngest Chairman at the time. - Daniel Wolff - French Junior National Champion in doubles sculls racing.
- John and Lyn Wylder - 1 of 3 couples in the world that are both International Rowing FederationInternational Rowing FederationThe Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Aviron, or FISA for short, is the International Rowing Federation which is the governing body for international Rowing. Its current president is Denis Oswald...
(FISA) referees.
Board
The club's activities are managed by its Board of Directors and are governed by its By-laws. An election is held in January of each year to vote on the Board's five officers. Board meetings are held once a month to manage the club's business.Officers
- President - Bernie Burgener
- First Vice President - Kerry Brown (Responsible for coaching)
- Second Vice President - Lynne Pfister (Responsible for community affairs)
- Secretary - Grace Teborek
- Treasurer - Richard Miller
Boats
Georgia State University
Georgia State University is a research university in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1913, it serves about 30,000 students and is one of the University System of Georgia's four research universities...
crew team.
List of Current Equipment:
| Type | Manufacturer | Boat Name | Year | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | Maas | Party of One | 1991 | ALL |
| Maas | Single Serving | 1992 | ALL | |
| Peinert | One Track Mind | 1995 | HWT | |
| Peinert | Aerodynamic | 2004 | HWT | |
| Peinert | Solitude | 2003 | LWT | |
| Burgashell | Starbuck | 2000 | MWT | |
| Burgashell | Ruthless | 2001 | MWT | |
| Burgashell | Seashell | 1998 | MWT | |
| Hudson Hudson Boatworks Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams.... |
Happy Hour | 2007 | LWT | |
| Hudson Hudson Boatworks Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams.... |
Solo Slide | 2007 | MWT | |
| 2- | BBG | Nur die Nesten | 1990 | HWT |
| 2x | Wintech | Magnolia II | 2005 | HWT |
| Kaschper | Phoenix | 1997 | HWT | |
| Kaschper | Kudzu | 1998 | MWT | |
| Kaschper | Double Trouble | 2003 | MWT | |
| Hudson Hudson Boatworks Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams.... |
Sequoia | 2004 | HWT | |
| Hudson Hudson Boatworks Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams.... |
Redwood | 2006 | HWT | |
| 2x/2- | Hudson Hudson Boatworks Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams.... |
Heron | 2006 | LWT |
| 2x/2- | Hudson Hudson Boatworks Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams.... |
Dogwood II | 2006 | MWT |
| 4+ | Vespoli Vespoli Vespoli USA is a manufacturer of racing shells for rowing. It was founded by former Georgetown University rower, Olympian, and World Rowing Champion Mike Vespoli in 1980. It is located on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.-History:... |
Fortitude | 2002 | HWT |
| Vespoli Vespoli Vespoli USA is a manufacturer of racing shells for rowing. It was founded by former Georgetown University rower, Olympian, and World Rowing Champion Mike Vespoli in 1980. It is located on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.-History:... |
Fourtune | 2002 | MWT | |
| 4x | Kaschper | Egret | 1997 | MWT |
| Hudson Hudson Boatworks Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams.... |
Quadzilla | 2006 | HWT | |
| Hudson Hudson Boatworks Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams.... |
Crews Control | 1999 | MWT | |
| 4x/4- | Hudson Hudson Boatworks Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams.... |
USA | 2006 | LWT |
| 8+ | Vespoli Vespoli Vespoli USA is a manufacturer of racing shells for rowing. It was founded by former Georgetown University rower, Olympian, and World Rowing Champion Mike Vespoli in 1980. It is located on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.-History:... |
Bear | 1985 | HWT |
| Vespoli Vespoli Vespoli USA is a manufacturer of racing shells for rowing. It was founded by former Georgetown University rower, Olympian, and World Rowing Champion Mike Vespoli in 1980. It is located on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.-History:... |
Donohoe | 2003 | MWT | |
| Vespoli Vespoli Vespoli USA is a manufacturer of racing shells for rowing. It was founded by former Georgetown University rower, Olympian, and World Rowing Champion Mike Vespoli in 1980. It is located on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.-History:... |
Go Streight | 1998 | MWT | |
| Vespoli Vespoli Vespoli USA is a manufacturer of racing shells for rowing. It was founded by former Georgetown University rower, Olympian, and World Rowing Champion Mike Vespoli in 1980. It is located on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.-History:... |
- | - | HWT | |
| Vespoli Vespoli Vespoli USA is a manufacturer of racing shells for rowing. It was founded by former Georgetown University rower, Olympian, and World Rowing Champion Mike Vespoli in 1980. It is located on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.-History:... |
See Ya L-Eight-R | 2004 | LWT |
Key - 1x = Single, 2- = Pair, 2x = Double, 2x/2- = Can be Rigged as either a Pair or Double, 4+ = Coxed
Coxswain (rowing)
In a crew, the coxswain is the member who sits in the stern facing the bow, steers the boat, and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.- Role :The role of a coxswain within a crew is to:...
Four, 4x = Quad, 4x/4- = Can be rigged as either a Coxless four or Quad, 8+ = Eight. For information about different types of boats see this article.
Regatta
ARC, in conjunction with Lookout Rowing Club hosts the Head of the HoochHead of the Hooch
The Head of the Hooch Regatta, previously known as the Head of the Chattahoochee Regatta, is a 2-day rowing regatta held annually on the first full weekend in November in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The head race is currently run downstream on a three mile course on the Tennessee River...
Regatta in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
. The Head of the Hooch
Head of the Hooch
The Head of the Hooch Regatta, previously known as the Head of the Chattahoochee Regatta, is a 2-day rowing regatta held annually on the first full weekend in November in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The head race is currently run downstream on a three mile course on the Tennessee River...
has been held in two other locations throughout its 27 year history. Last year, 2007, it was the second largest regatta
Regatta
A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The largest is the Head of the Charles in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
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