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League Race #3 - Battle of the Bay
Mama said there'll be days like this,
There'll be days like this Mama said
The Shirelles – Mama Said (1963)
Photo courtesy of Mike Gill
Four weeks into the 2010 Berkeley High School crew season, the team had the opportunity to measure itself against the top competition. Joining Berkeley High in League Race #3 – the Battle of the Bay – were three teams: the Marin Rowing Club, Saint Ignatius High School and our hosts, the Oakland Strokes. Facing this level of talent made for a tough day for the Jackets, for sure. But sobering results were mixed with promising ones, and even a bit of giddiness.
Photos courtesy of Eric Carlson
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Port of Redwood City Regatta 2010 (League Race #2)
Photo by Mike Gill
Under foreboding skies, as word of a tsunami bearing down across the Pacific roiled the crowd, Berkeley High School faced off against Los Altos Rowing Club, Norcal Crew, Palo Alto Rowing Club and Serra High School early Saturday morning in its second league race of the season.
Photo by Mike Gill
Rowing on a course that was shifted to mesh with sailboat races, the crews had to scramble to keep organized and execute their race plans. The Jackets, showing their flexibility, stepped up their game and rallied to win a number of races and "beat some boats" in others.
Photo by Eric Carlson
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Early season spirits
Photos courtesy of Lindsey Anderson
"The things that stand out in my mind were how nervous the girls were, as they had only been practicing any type of 2k racing for about a week and a half at the time; how hard they pushed themselves, and of course, my favorite thing: they believed in what we taught them (the race plan, their ability to meet their goals, and supporting their teammates' successes as their own)." - Coach Lindsey
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League Race #1 - Lake Merced (tease)
Photo by Eric Carlson
The 2010 season for Berkeley High Crew started on Sunday, February 14th as the team competed in its first league race of the year at Lake Merced in San Francisco. The 1500 meter distance was shorter than normal, but that didn't mean the racing would be any easier. If anything, it meant the teams would be truly sprinting from the start!
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Success at Peninsula Indoor Rowing
Photo courtesy of Tony Elkan
Congratulations to our BHS women’s varsity and novice rowers and coxswains who participated in the Peninsula Indoor Rowing Championships on Sunday! The team had a great day--almost everyone pulled personal records, both varsity and novices. The girls swept the freshman event: 1st place - Cassidy Villeneuve, 2nd Place - Eden Teller, 3rd place - El Holland. In the women's junior open event, 6th place went to Maya Lefao.
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"Thank you" letters written
Photo courtesy of Mike Gill
The 2009-2010 Ergathon fundraiser came to an official close on Saturday, February 6th, when the team gathered in the BHS library to write their thank you letters to all who contributed. By all measures, this year was a total success, as contributions were up almost 20% over last year, even during these difficult economic times!
This year's success was due to both the persistence of the team and the generosity of family, friends and acquaintances like you who gave to the team. Thank you so much!
Much credit – and appreciation from all of us – goes to Ken Bowers, who organized and oversaw every detail. A board member and busy parent-volunteer, Ken stepped in as head of the Ergathon this year and quickly mastered the job. Thank you, Ken!
Funds raised will go toward many important crew activities, including rower scholarships and rent for the boathouse at JLAC. The number of rower scholarships is rising as times get tough. BHS Crew works hard to ensure that the cost of the sport doesn't prevent any BHS student who wants to row from coming out and rowing for the team. Again, on behalf of the rowers and all of us, thank you so much for your generosity!
If you know someone who missed their opportunity to support the team, please send them this link: Ergathon letters out thanks to a successful day of letter-writing.
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Get ready for the season
A new season is upon us. The Indoor Rowing Championships, for the women, take place on February 7. The first full regatta happens on Valentine's Day, Sunday the 14th.
The next few months will be a blur, occasionally hitting warp speed, no doubt! There will be cold; and sun. There most certainly will be dark, as the rowers and the families that set up the tables arrive on location in the early hours of the morning.
Out of the erg room, onto the water. This is why we do it!
So, parents, alumni, friends - come on out and take part. Plan on spending a few hours. Bring the paper, and a chair. There's plenty of time to catch up. And to make a few new acquaintances.
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What's an Ergathon, you ask? ... A successful fundraising event!
Berkeley High Crew held its annual ergathon this past Saturday (December 5th) on Fourth Street in Berkeley. Members of the team showed off their rowing skills using an "ergometer," a stationary rowing machine. The team competed against each other for best times, team merchandise was offered up for sale, and curious holiday shoppers got initiated into the world of rowing and "erging."
This fundraising event successfully follows up the Team's fall letter writing campaign. If you have pledged or given already, thank you very much. If you have yet to support these student athletes, please see the donate page for information about online donating.
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COMING EVENTS
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