Volunteers Needed! Head of the Rideau 2022

With our flagship regatta, Head of the Rideau fast approaching on September 28th, we are looking for a number of volunteers in various positions such as safety boat driving, first aid, traffic control and much more to help the event run as smooth as possible! 

You can sign up using the form below!

The HOTR is a day when all the programs at the ORC come together to deliver a great day of racing, on a beautiful course right here in Ottawa at Mooney's Bay and the Rideau River.

Check out the regatta package including the events list here: https://ottawarowingclub.com/hotr-regatta/ 

Reminder: ORC Pub Night!

Reminder! The ORC is hosting a Pub Night on September 16th at the Boathouse from 6:00pm to 9:30pm! The event is FREE for members and $5 for non members accompanied by a member at the door. We'll have drinks, snacks, and ORC swag for purchase at the Bar! See you there!

Regatta Sport Orders are in (Finally!)

ORC rowers! Your Regatta Sport Visors and Speed shirts have arrived. Come see Kim or Zak in the office next time you're down to pick up your kit!

ORC Fall Schedule

On Sept. 1st the ORC will be switching over to Fall operating hours until the end of the on-water season. Fall hours are: 

Monday: 5:00am-11:00am, 4:30pm-8:30am

Tuesday: 5:00am-11:00am, 3:00pm-8:30pm

Wednesday: 5:00am-11:00am ,4:30pm-8:30pm

Thursday: 5:00-11:00am, 3:00pm-8:30pm

Friday: 5:00-11:00am

Saturday: 5:30-11:00am

Sunday: 8:00am-11:00am 

Upcoming Regattas

Are you getting ready for the Fall Rowing Season? We’ve got a list of Regattas you don’t want to miss out on! 

Head of the Rideau

September 25 2022 (Ottawa Rowing Club)

Head of the Trent

October 1-2 2022 (Peterborough)

Head of the Charles

October 21-23 2022 (Boston) 

Ontario University Athletics

October 28-29 2022 (Welland) 

Head of the Fish

October 29-30 2022 (New York) 

Brock Invitational (University Only)

October 15 2022 (Brock U) 

Canadian University Rowing Championships (University Only)

November 4-6 2022 (St. Catharines)

National Rowing Championships (High Performance Only)

November 10-13 2022 (North Cowichan, BC)

Reminder! Row with Family and Friends - September 18 2022

ORC will be hosting a Row with Family and Friends event on Sunday September 18 from 10:00am-1:30pm!

Launch times will be approximately 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm. No need to sign up in advance. All guests will need to sign waivers when they arrive. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when signing. 

Click the button below for more info on Row with Friends and Family!

We will need at least 3 safety boat volunteers for the morning and a couple of folks to help out with logistics and carrying boats down. Please contact Anna van der Kamp (annavdk@sympatico.ca) if you can help!

There will be no rain date as the fall schedule at the club is too packed. Cancelation due to heavy rain, wind or lightning will be posted on the general Discord channel that morning by 9 am.

This is a great way to share your love of rowing, show off your skills and grow the club!

Safe Sport: Tools for Open and Respectful Communication and Setting Boundaries

As part of our Safe Sport initiative, we feel that it is important to educate our members on interpersonal skills around the Club. The goal is to run a safe, inclusive, and fun program for all of our members. This week We would like to highlight the importance of open and respectful communication with our friends, family, peers, guests, coaches and staff at the club. We share the river, docks, and other facilities with them.

We hope to bring you all a new video each newsletter in order to help us all improve our skills as the season progresses.

Have a Safe Sport concern? Contact Lise MacLean She is our Independent Third Party consultant. She will listen to your concern and give guidance on next steps. Sometimes she will recommend that your concern be discussed with our club's Complaints Resolution Officer. She will contact them. Unless it is required by law, your concern will be kept confidential. Visit  https://ottawarowingclub.com/safe-sport/ for more information

New Additions in the ORC Gear Shop!

We’ve got new additions to the Gear Shop!

Introducing the Racing Stripe T, a sleek white t-shirt made complete with our brand new logo and stripes on the front and back.

It comes in men's and women's sizes, and can purchase from our newly updated Gear Shop. Orders can be picked up at the Club. Stay tuned for more additions in the future!

Personal Lights and Bow Lights

Now that the fall season is upon us please be sure to bring your personal light and bow light to every session that starts within 30 an hour of dawn or ends within half an hour of sunset. If you need a personal light or a bow light, they can be purchased in the office for $20.