The forecast is showing some much-needed rain for this week so we thought you should know that we love rowing in the rain! So bring a towel (or maybe a bathing suit) and let’s row through it!
As long as there’s no thunder or lightning we’ll be here to row!
If you're not sure - come anyway! The weather changes fast, we'll make the call when you get here! If it's storming or too rainy - use our Ergs instead to get a great workout!
This Week!
This week's focus is the RELEASE!
The release is when the legs, back, and arms have finished all the work of the drive. The blade is taken out of the water on the square by pushing down on the handle.
The aim of the release is to complete the drive and release the water with as little disturbance to the run of the boat as possible!
Check out our whiteboard at the back of Hatchets to see our Focus of the Week for tips and drills to perfect your release!
Row to Beaumaris!
As part of our series of mid-week afternoon rows, this Wednesday, July 15, we will be rowing to Beaumaris and back covering a distance of 22km!
This route is the same as the Muskoka Poker Run course for those rowers who participated in the regatta last summer. We will be taking singles and we ask that you are able to row 7km in an hour (to the red buoy and back before heading out to Horseshoe Island and back) so that you will be comfortable for the trip! There are still spots left for rowers to sign up!
Sign up here!
Do You Know Someone Who's Always Wanted to Row?
We're extending our 50% OFF LEARN TO ROW program until the end of July since we've been so busy and we know people want to be out on the water enjoying the sunny weather!
AND get a FREE rowing session for both you and your friend when you bring them in to learn to row!
Ever Considered Having Your Own Rowing Shell?
We carry a wide range of rowing shells including three open-water MISSION boats for every rower and all conditions. Mission boats can be ordered now and be ready for mid-August so you can row your own boat this Fall!
We also carry OARBOARDS which we now have in stock! Oarboards are great for the cottage if you have a standup paddleboard or if you want a fun workout to do on the water!
Check out our equipment page and if you're interested in trying one out just let us know!
Ever Tried Log Rolling?
Log rolling! This is something we’ve had a lot of fun playing around with, and have recently realized that it is a great complimentary fitness workout, a super fun activity, and an amazing competitive sport. It improves your fitness, agility, balance, footwork, and core strength just to name a few, and like rowing, you can always improve, and so it’s a piece of equipment that will never wear out.
It's something we are really excited about and so we've decided to become the Ontario Distributor for Key Log® Rolling! Check it out!
Despite the possibility of rain this week, let's enjoy our time on the water! See you soon!
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