We're happy to introduce... Taylor, a new staff member at the boathouse, is eager to help out, open to learning about rowing, and all-around great presence. A native of eastern Massachusetts, Taylor moved to the Berkshires a year and a half ago. She lives close to the boathouse, and enjoys the company of her boyfriend … Continue reading New Staff Member!
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Volunteers: Hooray!
BCR Boasts Its Best Volunteers As a club, small though we are, we have some amazing volunteers, dedicated not only to rowing and to making the usually elite (which is to say expensive) sport of rowing available to those who aren't of the British aristocracy, but dedicated even more so to the city of Pittsfield, … Continue reading Volunteers: Hooray!
Our New Coach
Introducing Mike Herman We have a new coach. Having (sadly) sent Tanya along to her next chapter in life, we're now pleased to have found Mike, who will bring his own talent and enthusiasm to the task of bringing up juniors and making faster masters. Here's what he has to say for himself: "I'm from here … Continue reading Our New Coach
Sleep or Erg?
The Kids Are Alright Here are two of our juniors erging a 5k instead of sleeping in on Saturday morning. Why, just look at those shadows. You have to ge tup early in the morning to see shadows that long in early summer. They say ergs don't float, but spending time on one certainly can … Continue reading Sleep or Erg?
Making the Best of It
Ergs in summer always feel a little insulting. But... ...the fog can roll in fast over Onota, and is often surprisingly slow to lift. So you do what you must. Way to persevere, folks!