The team travels in chartered busses or vans with coaches and parents acting as chaperones. We usually leave on Friday afternoon, stay in a hotel Friday night, race Saturday, and return to St. Louis late Saturday night. Transportation, lodging and food are not included in club dues and are paid for by the individual rowers. All rowers in their first year of rowing are classified as novices. The novice eligibility period begins on the first day of practice.
Tall people have a natural advantage in rowing because they have a longer stroke.
However we have often seen shorter rowers with determination and willpower that more than makes up for any lack in size. Coxswains are a vital part of any crew. They are the eyes, ears and brains of the crew. They become part time coaches, cheerleaders and drivers. Coxing is a tough and demanding job that takes strong leadership skills.