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Duluth Rowing Club
David Kask
218-724-2775
3900 Minnesota Avenue
Duluth, Minnesota
55802

 
Duluth Rowing Club
Duluth Rowing Club

Death Row
Winners of Death Row - U Minn Men
Located on the western tip of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, the Duluth Rowing Club is home to a thriving rowing program composed of both competitive and recreational crews.  The club provides its members--youth, men and women of all ages--with fun and fitness opportunities throughout the spring and summer months.  Currently, DRC has about 150 active members.  It provides its members with equipment, coaching, and a place to row.  DRC also sponsors a number of events during and after the rowing season for further fun and competition.

For more information contact:  
Dave Kask,                            Bonnie Fuller-Kask,
President Program Director
president@duluthrowing.org  

programs@duluthrowing.org 

  218 724 2775
   
Coaches for 2007  
Head Coach Assistant Coaches
Bonnie Fuller-Kask Michelle Barnes
  Katie Ouellette
  Andrea Peterson


Boathouse Phone 727-8689
Boathouse address: 3900 Minnesota Avenue, Duluth
DRC mailing address: P.O. Box 655, Duluth, MN  55801

For Learn to Row class informaiton click here: Learn to Row

For Membership information and forms click here: Membership Forms

Duluth Rowing Club
Sponsored regatta information:
Duluth International Regatta July 12, 2008 
Death Row Regatta September 21, 2008  Information online now

DRC members and friends, use the form below to sign up for club e-mails
For archived e-mails click here: e-mail archive

Park Point Current Weather (near boathouse)

U. S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications
Complete Sun and Moon Data for One Day
Sun or Moon Rise/Set Table for One Year
NOAA Duluth Harbor Data at Lakehead Boat Basin Water Temperature


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First DRC Boat - Master Men 4X

Friday, May 16
Iron Oar Club

The "Iron Oar Club" was formed in 2008 to recognize the top DRC Rowers. The guidelines are simple to make the club the athlete must break the required time for their gender. Upon achieving that time the athlete is posted on the ranking board located on the DRC website and ranked.

Congratulations to all that have pushed themselves to achieve more, may it inspire others to do great things.

 Use the handout below to submit your application to the Iron Oar Club.


Handout: Iron Oar Club

Thursday, July 17
Duluth International Regatta Results

A big "Thank you" to all the competitors at the 50th Duluth International Regatta.  Even though Mother Nature's cooperation was lacking the atmosphere of the "Ergatta" seemed to be fun and spirited.

Results can be found at the link below.


Handout: 2008 Duluth International Regatta Results

Friday, August 1
2008 Northwest International Rowing Association's Championship Regatta Results

Below are the results of the 105th NWIRA Championship Regatta

Check the albums page for pictures.

If you have pictures add them to Shudderfly or give Dave a disk.


Handout: 2008 Northwest International Rowing Association's Championsh

Wednesday, October 8
Closing the Boat House

Duluth Rowing Club
IN THIS ISSUE:

• Closing the Boat House for the Season
 




Duluth Rowing Club

PO Box 655
Duluth, MN 55802 www.duluthrowing.org president@duluthrowing.org


Duluth Rowing Club Update
October 8, 2008
Closing the Boat House
Tuesday, October 14 @ 5:00pm
HELP NEEDED:
 
We will be closing the boat house for the season on Tuesday, October 14.
The tasks that need to be done are: remove the boats from the center racks, derig any of these boats that are still rigged, put the trailer in the boat house, put the boats back on the trailer, move in the coaching boats, take out the dock.  If you can't make it at 5:00, come when you can.  It sounds like a lot to do but it goes pretty fast with lots of help.  Bring your friends and family.

 


Friday, September 12
Duluth Rowing Club Update

Duluth Rowing Club
IN THIS ISSUE:
• Annual Meeting
• Dues Increase
• Missing
• For Sale
• Death Row

 




Duluth Rowing Club

PO Box 655
Duluth, MN 55802 www.duluthrowing.org president@duluthrowing.org


Duluth Rowing Club Update
September 12, 2008
Annual Meeting
Annual meeting and banquet on Sunday September 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at Lafayette Square (3026 Minnesota Ave). Potluck, what we get is what we eat.  Awards for the season will also be handed out.
 Dues Increase
 The board of directors proposes an increase in dues beginning in 2009.  This is due to the increased expenses for power, insurance, taxes etc.  Dues would go from $100 to $125 for Juniors/Students, from $220 to $225 for Seniors & Masters, and from $300 to $330 for families.  This will be voted on by the membership at the Annual Meeting.
Missing
We are missing a Concept2 ergometer.  It is a model D (blue one) with DRC #6 on the side.  If you know of its whereabouts, please return it to the boathouse.
For Sale
Tunturi Rowing Ergometer.  $300.  Can be seen at the boathouse.  Contact Dave or Bonnie for more information at 724-2775.
 Death Row
Please plan on participating in the 2008 Death Row on Sunday September 21st.  This is a really fun event that you will always remember.  There is no other rowing event like this anywhere, since it is a long distance race with a mass start of all crews at the same time.   Death Row was mentioned in the U.S. Rowing Almanac as being one of the 10 most unique rowing events in the nation. 
The first half of the row is very interesting since we row across a wide open harbor and the second half of the row is incredibly beautiful.   All finishers will receive an award and recognition.    This is one event where everyone wins. 
In order to make this a successful event for the rowing club, we need a lot of rowers and a lot of helpers.  The main help that we need is for boat drivers and boats.  This is a big safety factor and we can never have too many chase boats on the water for this event.    We also need food donations.  We will be providing spaghetti, soft drinks and water for the picnic meal following death row.   To make this meal interesting, we need donations of a variety of salads, munchies and desserts (like cookies and brownies).   If everyone from the DRC brings enough for 10 people, we will have plenty of food for over 100 rowers.  
Other ways to help out: morning registration of teams, helping with the food at Mike and Diane's house, assisting crews at the end of the race, race starting and timing.  If you can help out, contact Mike Cochran by email mcochran@allete.com or home phone 218-626-3415.  There will also be a sign up sheet for food down at the rowing club.  If you would like to row in this event, pleace contact Bonnie Kask. 
 The T-shirts will be really cool this year, so when you register for Death Row be sure to order one.   There will only be a few extras for sale on race day and they will cost more on race day.  Registration forms and a map of the course are available on our DRC Website at http://www.duluthrowing.org/.

 

 




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Sunday, June 1
Duluth International Regatta 2008
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June 1, 2008

Dear Rowing Friends,

You are invited to participate in the 2008 DRC International Regatta on Saturday,
July 12, 2008 in Duluth, Minnesota, sponsored by the Duluth Rowing Club. Enclosed is the DRC International Regatta information for your review.

The DRC International Regatta is an USRowing certified and classic rowing event with 27, 2000-meter events for both men and women. The racing events are available in the Junior, Open and Master’s categories. Each race will be run as a time trial with the fastest time determining the winner. Because of the time saved by not running heats, we have a full complement of races available. An awards ceremony and banquet will be held at the regatta site follow the racing. The regatta will be run with USRowing referees officiating, up-to-date timing, starting platforms, entry and departing docks, concessions including rowing gear and clothing. As in year’s past, camping will be available at designated areas on the DRC property.

Plan on fall racing with us in September at the “Death Row” Regatta, Sunday,
September 21, 2008. Row 17.1 miles with us up the St. Louis River to Fond du Lac, Minnesota. This is a great way to enjoy fall rowing in the beautiful Duluth/St. Louis Bay area. For “Death Row” regatta questions, please contact Mike Cochran at 218-626-3415 or mcochran@mnpower.com.

If you have any questions, visit our website at duluthrowing.org or for registration information call Dave Kask at (218) 724-2775.

We hope you will join us on the water this summer for great racing at the headwaters of Lake Superior.

Are you ready!

Duluth Rowing Club

Event Schedule
7:30 A.M.
1. W 8
2. M 4X
3. M M 2X
4. W 1X
5. JR W 8
6. JR M 4X
7. M W 2X
8. W 4+
9. JR W 4X
10. M 1X
11. M Mixed 8
12. JR M 2X
13. JR W 4+
14. W 4X
BREAK
15. M 4+
16. M M 4X
17. JR M 8
18. JR W 2X
19. M W 4X
20. M M 1X
21. M 2X/2-
22. M W 1X
23. JR M 4+
24. M M 4-
25. W 2X/2-
26. M 8
27. M W 4-
Handout: Duluth Internation Regatta 2008

Wednesday, August 13
Duluth Rowing Club Update

Duluth Rowing Club
IN THIS ISSUE:
• Paper Drive
• Picnic
• NWIRA

 




Duluth Rowing Club

PO Box 655
Duluth, MN 55802 www.duluthrowing.org president@duluthrowing.org


Duluth Rowing Club Update
August 6, 2008
Paper Drive Fundraiser
Start collecting your magazines and catalogs!  The DRC will be having a paper drive on Thursday, August 21 to raise money for the club.  Save your magazines, catalogs and shiny newspaper inserts (no newsprint please) for recycling and we will receive $100 per ton from the NewPage recycle pulp mill.  We will have a collection trailer at the boathouse from about 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21 until 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 22.  Drop you papers off then and help raise $$$ for the club.  Special white paper bags to put your paper in will be available at the boathouse.
End of theSummer Rowing Season Picnic
Join us for an end of the summer picnic and coach farewell at the boathouse on Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m.  Come down early and take a boat out for a row and then stay around for hamburgers and brats off the grill.  All members are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert to share.  Bring your family and show them where you hang out all summer. Everyone is welcome.
NWIRA
The Duluth Rowing Club rowed to an impressive 3rd Place Finish at the 2008 Northwestern International Rowing Association Championship Regatta in Kenora, Ontario. 

Approximately 450 competitors, 53 of which were from Duluth, participated in the two-day Regatta.  Participating teams were from Duluth, MN; Rochester, MN; St. Paul, MN; Minneapolis, MN; Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Kenora, Ontario; Pinnewa, Manitoba; Regina, Saskatchewan; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Thunder Bay, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

In addition to receiving numerous 2nd & 3rd places, Duluth Rowing Club members placed 1st and received gold medals in the following events:
• Pete Olson: Masters Men's Single
• Gretchen Madson & Bonnie Fuller-Kask: Masters Women's Pair
• Ben Ellison, Jonathon Halquist, Josh Schuder & Scott Grindy: Junior Men's Quad
For photos taken during the NWIRA, visit the DRC website.


 



Friday, August 1
2008 Northwest International Rowing Association's Championship Regattta

This past weekend, the Duluth Rowing Club rowed to an impressive 3rd Place Finish at the 2008 Northwestern International Rowing Association Championship Regatta in Kenora, Ontario.

Approximately 450 competitors, 53 of which were from Duluth, participated in the two-day Regatta. Participating teams were from Duluth, MN; Rochester, MN; St. Paul, MN; Minneapolis, MN; Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Kenora, Ontario; Pinnewa, Manitoba; Regina, Saskatchewan; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Thunder Bay, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

In addition to receiving numerous 2nd & 3rd places, Duluth Rowing Club members placed 1st and received gold medals in the following events:

• Pete Olson: Masters Men's Single

• Gretchen Madson & Bonnie Fuller-Kask: Masters Women's Pair

• Ben Ellison, Jonathon Halquist, Josh Schuder & Scott Grindy: Junior Men's Quad



Wednesday, July 16
Duluth Rowing Club Update

Duluth Rowing Club
IN THIS ISSUE:
• Regatta
• Invincible

 




Duluth Rowing Club

PO Box 655
Duluth, MN 55802 www.duluthrowing.org president@duluthrowing.org


Duluth Rowing Club Update
July 16, 2008
To All Duluth Rowing Club Members,
A big THANK YOU to all the DRC members, families and friends that stepped up to help out at the Duluth International Regatta.  It is wonderful to be part of a club where everyone jumps in and takes care of things that need to be done. 
Even though we were not able to row on the water, the Ergatta we had was very successful.  The participants had a good time pulling hard and cheering on their teammates.
Sincerely,
Dave Kask
President
Reception and Book Signing:
St. Louis County Historical Society invites you to an author’s reception and book signing featuring our new book
INVINCIBLE
HISTORY OF THE DULUTH BOAT CLUB
by author Michael J. Cochran

 July 17, 2008

Social Hour: 6 PM – Special Presentations: 7 PM

Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.  Meet the author and view the Society’s new Invincible Exhibit.

Special guests: Max Rheinberger, Jr. family
The reception will be at the
St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center
(The Depot)
Great Hall
506 West Michigan Street
Duluth, MN  55802

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Thursday, July 10
Iron Oar Club

Congratulations to Ben Ellison, Alena Tofte and Michelle Barnes for being the first club members to be admitted to the newly formed Iron Oar Club. 

For more information on the club see the menu item to the left.



Wednesday, July 2
Duluth Rowing Club Update

Duluth Rowing Club
IN THIS ISSUE:
• Regatta
• Video Camera

 




Duluth Rowing Club

PO Box 655
Duluth, MN 55802 www.duluthrowing.org president@duluthrowing.org


Duluth Rowing Club Update
July 2, 2008
50TH ANNUAL DULUTH INTERNATIONAL REGATTA
• Volunteers are Needed- Please recruit your friends and family to help.  We also encourage rowers to volunteer when they are not rowing.  Volunteering opportunities include:
    -Stake boat holders
    -Concession stand workers
    -Food donations for concession stand (water bottles, sport drinks, bars, muffins, fruit, granola bars, cookies, etc...)
    -Food donations for awards banquet (hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, veggie burgers, buns, baby carrots, chips)
Volunteer sign up sheets are down at the boat house.  If possible, we've requested all club members volunteer 10 hours per season.  We really need everyone's help to pull off this regatta.
VIDEO CAMERA
The club is interested in purchasing a video camera.  We've received a $300 donation to get us started.  We still need about $300 more dollars to purchase the camera.  If are are interested in making a donation towards this purchase, please send donations to:
Duluth Rowing Club
PO Box 655
Duluth, MN  55801
please mark "video camera" in the memo.


 





Friday, June 27
Zach Qualifies for the U23 Worlds
Zach @ U23 trials

Zach Ellison won the U23 Mens single final at Mercer Lake, NJ to qualify for the US Rowing U23 World Championship team.  The team will be competing in the U23 World Championships in Germany.  Complete results for the U23 Worlds Trials can be found here: www.powerhousetiming.com



Wednesday, June 25
For Sale

Open water racing shell - single

Dolphin by Peinert

24 ft long, 13 in. at waterline

38 lbs rigged

1 1/2 years old

$3500.oo

Also

Car rack and Concept 2 Macon oars - $100

contact: Jim Slocum - 715-779-3308

For more info on the Peinert Dolphin check out their website:http://www.peinert.com/dolphin.html



Tuesday, June 3
Duluth Rowing Club News

Duluth Rowing Club
IN THIS ISSUE:
• Season has started

 




Duluth Rowing Club

PO Box 655
Duluth, MN 55802 www.duluthrowing.org president@duluthrowing.org


Duluth Rowing Club Update
June 3, 2008
Things get started with the Rowing Club this coming Monday, 9 June 2008:
• 6AM - Masters and Seniors
• 8AM - Juniors
• 5 - 8PM  - Open Rowing
 
This year's coaches are:
               Bonnie Fuller-Kask
               Michelle Barnes
               Andrea Peterson
               Katie Ouellette
 
To register for the Duluth Regatta it's a $35 fee plus a food donation for the concession stand. We need brats (precooked), hotdogs, hotdog buns, 12 packs of pop, individual waters, sports drinks, bananas, oranges. The fridge will be ready a week before the Regatta to store things. Also, we need about  6 big coolers for the Regatta, so if anyone can donate one for us to use that day, let the coaches know.

 


Friday, May 16
Duluth Rowing Club Update

Duluth Rowing Club
IN THIS ISSUE:
• Open House
• Junior Parent Meeting

 




Duluth Rowing Club

PO Box 655
Duluth, MN 55802 www.duluthrowing.org president@duluthrowing.org


Duluth Rowing Club Update
May 16, 2008
Open House
Saturday May 17 10:00-12:00pm
If you are coming down to the Open House, please wear any rowing gear you may have (sweatshirts, t-shirts, jackets, etc...).  This way, people will know who to ask questions to.  Hope to see you all down there!
Junior Parent Meeting
Saturday May 17 @ 12:00pm
We will be meeting with all Junior Rower Parents after the Open House.  Please try very hard to bring your parents to the meeting.
Membership Dues
Reminder, membership dues at last year's rate are due by the Open House date (Saturday May 17).  After May 17, the rates will increase.  Membership forms can be found on the website www.duluthrowing.org
  
 

 


Tuesday, April 22
DRC News

Duluth Rowing Club

Duluth Rowing Club Update

April 22, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Opening the Boat House

• DRC Open House

• Parent Meeting

• Membership Dues

• New Rowing Pass

• Book Launch




Duluth Rowing Club

PO Box 655

Duluth, MN 55802 www.duluthrowing.org president@duluthrowing.org

Opening the Boat House

Saturday April 26 @ 9:00am

We will be opening the boat house for the season on Saturday April 26th at 9:00am. Many hands are needed so please come down and bring your friends and family.

DRC Open House

Saturday May 17 from 10:00-12:00

A great chance to bring down prospective members to show them what the DRC is all about.

Parent Meeting
Saturday May 17 @ 12:00pm

We will be meeting with all Junior Rower Parents after the Open House. Please try very hard to bring your parents to the meeting.

Membership Dues

Reminder, membership dues at last year's rate are due at the Open House (Saturday May 17). After May 17, the rates will increase. Membership forms can be found on the website www.duluthrowing.org

New Rowing Pass this Summer

New this summer will be a 10-visit rowing pass. This pass is available to adults only who have had previous rowing experience (DRC alumni, Learn to Row participants, etc...). This 10-visit pass is available for $100.00 and can be found on the membership forms.

History of the Duluth Boat Club

Longtime DRC member Mike Cochran has written a book for the St. Louis County Historical Society on the History of the Duluth Boat Club (the former name of the DRC). The book is expected to be available in June and there will be a book launch event at the Great Hall of the Depot