Saskatoon Rowing Club
Saskatoon SK Canada
Journey II
Sculling
The goal of this program is to build on the basics learned in Learn to Row (LTR) as well as introduce more advanced skills.
- Basic stroke + more advanced techniques - squaring up early, raising hands to the catch, etc.
- How to set a boat up - fixing balance on water, proper rigging, foot placement, etc.
- How to get a new crew together with the use of drills
- Focus on creating boat speed and run
Boats used: Quad, Double, and possible a single if the coach feels rower is competent
2011 dates below:
| Session Number | Days of Week | Time | First Class | Last Class |
| 1 | Mon-Wed | 6:00-7:00 PM | May 30 | June 22 |
| 2 | Tue-Thu | 6:00-7:00 am | May 31 | June 23 |
| 3 | Mon-Wed | 6:00-7:00 PM | July 4 | July 27 |
| 4 | Tue-Thu | 6:00-7:00 am | July 5 | July 28 |
| 5 | Mon-Wed | 6:00-7:00 PM | August 8 | Aug 31 |
| 6 | Tue-Thu | 6:00-7:00 am | August 9 | Sept 1 |
Sweeping
The goal of this program is to introduce the rower to sweeping. They should have a competent understanding of the basic rowing stroke and rowing terminology through the LTR and Journey II - Sculling programs.
- Introduce the sweep rowing stroke.
- Emphasize proper technique.
- Getting individuals familiar and comfortable with sweeping.
- How to set up a sweeping boat - hand heights.
- Basic rigging for sweep - hand position, feet placement, washers
Boats used: Coxed Four, Eight
2011 dates below:
| Session Number | Days of Week | Time | First Class | Last Class |
| 1 | Tue-Thu | 6:00-7:00 PM | July 5 | July 28 |
| 2 | Tue-Thu | 6:00-7:00 PM | August 9 | Sept 1 |
Cost for Journey II is $95 per session, and can also be upgraded to a regular membership.