September Newsletter: Mark Your Calendar New Fleet Additions We extend our gratitude to the Fleet Committee for their outstanding fundraising efforts over the past year. Achievements were celebrated with the christening of seven new boats added to our boathouse. The members include Gord Barr, Pearl Schachter, Joanne Ryks, Jack Wilhelm, Nancy Kielar, Michele Richardson, andContinue reading “September Newsletter”
Category Archives: Safety
August Newsletter
Mark Your Calendar: Call for Volunteers – Guelph Invite Regatta The Gryphon Rowing team is hosting their Guelph Invite Regatta on September 20. The regatta is organized and run by coaches and the support of volunteers. The team is looking for volunteers to help throughout the day. The volunteer positions will be divided into 4Continue reading “August Newsletter”
GRCA Health Advisory
The GRCA has informed us that blue-green algae has been detected in the area of the dam at Guelph Lake. At this time, the bloom has not been observed in other areas of the park, but we advise caution. Health Advisory: Avoid contact with the water or breathing in tiny water droplets if you suspect the presence ofContinue reading “GRCA Health Advisory”
Warm Water Rules
The lake’s temperature is above the 15 degree point so we are in Warm Water Rules. The latest temperature of Guelph Lake is above 15 degrees Celsius which means we are now in warm water rules! Please note that the temperature of the middle of the lake is likely still quite cold, so be careful and take safetyContinue reading “Warm Water Rules”
Cold Water Rules
The lake’s temperature is below 10 degree point so we are in Cold Water Rules. Cold Water Rules mean that all rowers must be accompanied by a motorized safety boat. One safety boat will be responsible for a maximum of 9 athletes (8+) or a maximum of 4 smaller boats where the number of athletes cannot exceed 9. Shells must remain within 200 meters of the safety boat. It is also important to bring appropriate layers to row in and packing dry clothes to change in to can be helpful!
May Newsletter
Dear GRC Members, Well, another season of rowing has officially begun! Here is what’s happening at GRC this month: Warm Water Rules The latest temperature of Guelph Lake is above 15 degrees Celsius which means we are now in warm water rules! Please note that the temperature of the middle of the lake is likelyContinue reading “May Newsletter”
August Newsletter
Dear GRC Members Spring High School Competitive High School Competitive is back! After two years of no regattas and limited on-the-water training – athletes were back to early morning spring rows and training for regattas. All the athletes worked-out remotely throughout the winter to be ready for the spring season. The program was back onContinue reading “August Newsletter”
COVID-19 Update April 2022
Hello GRC Members and Volunteers, RCA Update RCA has provided an update to COVID 19 protocols for the season 2022-23. As a club we will align our protocols and processes with the communique. Please see the RCA Link below: Lifting of RCA Sanctioned Activity and Event COVID -19 Requirements. Guelph Rowing Club Update In follow up to aContinue reading “COVID-19 Update April 2022”
October Newsletter
Happy Halloween GRC Members, Hopefully, with the mild weather, many have been able to squeeze one last row in this season. Let’s take a look at the highlights from the last month! Cold Water Rules The club has now entered Cold Water Rules. A copy of GRC’s Cold Water Rules can be found here, or viaContinue reading “October Newsletter”
COVID 19 Vaccination Protocol
Hello Club Members, Please see attached The Guelph Rowing Club Proof of COVID 19 completed vaccination protocol that aligns with Row Ontario Requirements and Wellington Dufferin Public Health Order. Covid 19 Completed Vaccination GRC Protocol In order to meet Row Ontario Requirements, and specifically the recent Wellington Dufferin Public Health Order, all Captains responsible forContinue reading “COVID 19 Vaccination Protocol”
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