News and Announcements

Biweekly News and Announcements
January 18, 2006

AARC JANUARY BOARD MEETING

The January AARC board meeting will take place on Sunday, January 22nd from 12:30 - 4:30 PM at Megan Gibb's house. Please notify either me (wmackint@umich.edu) or Sarah (marsh.sk@gmail.com) if you would like to attend and if you have an item that you would like to place on the agenda.

Will Mackintosh
Secretary, AARC

2001 VESPOLI MATRIX 26 1X FOR SALE

  • One owner, originally purchased new in Fall 2001
  • No damage
  • White shell with navy blue trim
  • 'Mid-weight' hull fits a rower in the 150-180lb weight range
  • New shoes installed in July 2005
  • Aluminum rigger with 1-year old oarlocks (Late Fall 2004)
  • Meets the FISA minimum weight (weighs in at ~15kg)
  • Calibrated Speedcoach, wiring, and impeller included
  • Oars not included
  • Boat located in the AARC boathouse (rack space not included)

The 1x is quite stiff and race-able. Good for someone who wants to start being competitive but perhaps isn't ready for a premier racing shell yet, or who just wants their own reliable 1X with which to cruise up and down the river. I'll buff the paint out for you and try to mask up any blemishes. It is the perfect time to buy a boat to be ready for spring! Asking price: $4000 US. Contact: Brian Tryon, btryon@umich.edu.

2006 AARC CALENDARS

We ordered some extra calendars and have a few left if you missed out on ordering one. Calendars are $22 and come with a CD of pictures from the 2005 season. Please email Margaret (mlhudson@umich.edu) or Tricia (triciam@umich.edu) if you'd like one! Here's a link to see a sample page: http://www.a2crew.com/images/calendarpreview.jpg

CALENDAR

Sunday, January 22: AARC Board Meeting
Friday, February 17: AARC Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 14: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, April 1: Spring Work Day
Sunday, April 2: 2006 Open House
Saturday, April 8: Spring Work Day
Monday, April 10: First Day of the Season (On the River!)
Tuesday, April 11: AARC Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 9: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, May 20: National Learn to Row Day
Tuesday, June 13: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, July 8: Grand Regatta, Grand Rapids
Tuesday, July 11: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, July 15: Chicago Sprints Regatta, Chicago
Wednesday, July 19 - Sunday, July 23: U.S. National Championship Regatta, Indianapolis, IN
Saturday, July 22: Michigan Club Invitational Regatta, Ann Arbor
Tuesday, August 8: AARC Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 8 - Sunday, August 13: Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, St. Catherines
Thursday, August 10 - Sunday, August 13: USRA Masters Nationals, Seattle, WA
Tuesday, September 12: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, September 16: Head of the Thames Regatta, London
Monday, September 25: Evening Practice to Start at 6:15 PM
Saturday, October 7: Head of the Ohio Regatta, Pittsburgh
Monday, October 9: Evening Practice to Start at 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 10: AARC Board Meeting
Saturday, October 14: Frogtown Races, Toledo
Saturday, October 21 - Sunday, October 22: Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston
Saturday, October 28: Speakmon Regatta, Columbus
Sunday, November 5: American Heritage River Fall Classic Regatta, Wyandotte
Sunday, November 5: Last Day of the Fall Season
Sunday, November 12: End of the Year Party
Tuesday, November 14: AARC Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 12: AARC Board Meeting

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