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Hi all  – Happy April!  And even better news, the start of our 2025 season!! 

Registration is now open! 

Summer Rowing Registration is happening!

Click here for the link to register. You can eTransfer your membership fees to rowingpei@gmail.com

https://rowingpei.ca/2025-online-registration/

Returning members already have an account. There is a button if you forgot your password. Email Cynthia at rowingpei@gmail.com if you need assistance. 

An individual adult membership in Charlottetown or Brackley is $435, up just $10 from last season. That includes rowing from June 1st to September 30th, with the potential of a few bonus dates in October. 

Just a reminder that we will be sending out a volunteer form for you to fill in when you register.  

Returning rowers are welcome to join our Spring Training program at Kinetic Fitness, 70 Nicholas Lane. 

This is included in your 2025-2026 season membership but you must be registered and paid to participate.

Sunday May 4, 2025 Spring training for returning adult members  1:30-3 pm
Sunday May 11, 2025 Spring training for returning adult members 1:30-3 pm
Sunday May 18, 2025 Spring training for returning adult members  1:30-3 pm
Sunday May 25, 2025 Spring training for returning adult members 1:30-3 pm 

Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CAEAF2BA20-56082708-spring#/

Returning Brackley juniors: We will have information at our family meeting on Tuesday April 15th at 6:30 pm in Room 149. More information in an email this week. 

New juniors and juniors who are rowing in Charlottetown can sign up now!! 

Safety training: 

For boat drivers/coaches/dock captains:

Tuesday April 29, 2025 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm House of Sport – 40 Enman Crescent – ​​Safety training for boat drivers/coaches/dock captains – review 2025 safety plans for Charlottetown, Brackley and Brudenell

For returning members:

 *this is mandatory – you must attend one or make other arrangements! 

Saturday May 3, 2025 ​​Safety refresher for returning members 10 am to noon – House of Sport – 40 Enman Crescent – *next to Charlottetown Rural. *Google maps may send you to the wrong place so be sure you have the correct location!  ROOM 149

OR 

Monday May 5, 2025 ​​Safety refresher for returning members 6:30-8:30 pm House of Sport – 40 Enman Crescent *next to Charlottetown Rural. *Google maps may send you to the wrong place so be sure you have the correct location!   ROOM 149 

Select your session and sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CAEAF2BA20-56082708-spring#/

*additional sessions will be added if needed

SEASON BEGINS: Saturday May 31, 2025 OR Sunday June 1, 2025   *depends on seawall restoration project 

We will put out a call once we know a date for volunteers to gather at CYC to unload the trailer and get our boats and oars ready for the season!! 

Regular rowing begins when weather temperature warms over 8-10 degrees *cold water conditions still apply

Masters Flatwater 2025 – Sign Up Now!

We’re taking names for the 2025 season! If you’re interested in experiencing another form of rowing or working toward a race this fall in Dartmouth, NS, we’d love to hear from you.

Spaces are limited due to scheduled group rows and available seats, so don’t wait! Contact our Masters Program Coordinator, Cassidy Doucette, at cassidy.doucette4@gmail.com to secure your spot.

*Note Masters refers to the age of the athletes in rowing meaning adults in our case. We are only trying to master rowing ourselves!

Spring Indoor Rowing Regatta:

This is an exciting opportunity to do some indoor racing, courtesy of 782 Fitness. You can sign up and pay them directly – information is on the poster! Please let us know as well so we know who will be there! 

If you are interested in being part of a relay team, let us know at rowingpei@gmail.com

We will hold a practice session for the event on Sunday April 13th from 1:30-3 pm at Kinetic Fitness. Sign up here to save a spot! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CAEAF2BA20-56082708-spring#/

INTRO TO ROWING 2025 – Registration is open now for our Adult intro program that starts in May 2025 indoors at Kinetic and space is limited. 

If you have friends or family who want to learn to row, get them to send an email to rowingpei@gmail.com to find out how to register!

Club social event and fundraiser: BOYS IN THE BOAT AT CITY CINEMA 

You can now RESERVE your seats. Admission is by donation, with a suggested donation of $10 per person.

https://citycinema.ca/ website

Direct link to reserve seats

Rowing PEI is putting on a special showing of The Boys of the Boat in April at City Cinema in Charlottetown!!  

We will show a video highlighting rowing here on PEI before the movie.

From the Great Depression to Nazi Germany, The Boys in the Boat is the astonishing true story of the 1936 American men’s eight rowing team on their quest for Olympic gold.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfEA-udzjjQ

Volunteer Coordinator – we are looking for someone to work with the board to organize our volunteers in 2025.  We will create a list of activities. (sample below). When we need help, the coordinator will connect with our members.  We are going to ask all of our members to contribute a certain number of volunteer hours per season, as part of their membership in 2025. We will also be offering the chance to win some great prizes. The more you help out, the more ballots you will have!! 

Volunteer Hours – 

• Trailer loading and unloading
• Equipment manager – Responsible for updating equipment inventory list, overseeing equipment checks, creating a log for damage  
• Equipment care – major cleaning biweekly
• Help with the Intro program 
• Club social events 
• Drive the safety boat 
• Dock Captain 
• Help with the Red Island Regatta  Etc. 

Please email Nancy and Cynthia if you are interested in the Volunteer Coordinator or Equipment Manager role.We are happy to answer questions about how you can get involved in 2025! 

Support Rowing PEI and have a chance to WIN! 

Did you know that there is a weekly draw where you can support Rowing PEI AND have a chance to win a jackpot?!?!? 

Sign up and play today https://syspei.goldrush.causable.io for your chance to win half the pot while supporting the growth and enhancement of our programs. 

You can set up a weekly purchase so you are automatically entered to win every Thursday.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089190198460

Thanks for your support!  Good luck!

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Rowing PEI Coach – Summer 2025

*Please note: the job description, dates and hours are subject to change depending on funding

Position: Rowing PEI Coach
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
Term Length:
June 1-August 31, 2025
Remuneration to be negotiated

PROGRAM DETAILS
The Coach would be responsible for the junior flat water and adult intro programs at Brackley as
well as overseeing the junior-U23 program, Crew 25, in Charlottetown and potentially the WOW
(Women on Water) program if funding is approved.
Duties would include:
-preparing training plans and running practices
-setting team standards and team selection for the competitive junior athletes
-planning and preparation for regattas
-equipment maintenance
-recruitment and retention of new athletes to the competitive and adult flat water intro
program
-promoting the sport of rowing in the community
The goal would be to grow the quality and number of rowers in both the junior and adult
programs, in both Brackley and Charlottetown.

Key Dates +   Duties & Responsibilities
Approx. June 1 – August 30,
2025 (start date negotiable)

Junior-U23 Flat Water program at
Brackley

● Act as Coach for the
Rowing PEI junior-U23 flat
water competitive
program
● Includes monitoring
training and adapting
training plan and leading
daily training sessions

● Collaborate with local
coaches and ongoing
mentorship
● Ongoing communication
with parents and
community stakeholders
● Ongoing collaboration
with Rowing PEI on
program administration
● Prepare athletes for Nova
Scotia Sprints and Red
Island Regatta and attend
both regattas as their
coach

Junior Intro program in
Charlottetown

● Plan, coordinate, promote
junior intro sessions in
Charlottetown to
continue developing
potential athletes for
junior flat water program

Adult Intro program at
Brackley

● Recruit new participants
for the Adult Flat Water
Intro program
● Coach the Adult Flat
Water Intro Program at
Brackley
● Assist in preparing adult
athletes for Red Island
Regatta
● Attend Red Island Regatta
as crew coach

WOW program in
Charlottetown (to be
confirmed)

● Introduce members of
the WOW program to
rowing
● Coach WOW sessions in
the coastal boats in
Charlottetown
● Help to create additional
programming for the
WOW program as needed

Other Additional Duties

● Assist with maintenance
of boats and other
equipment
● Promote the sport of
rowing to the community

QUALIFICATIONS

● RCA Coach Certified preferred as a minimum but applicants who are RCA Coach Trained
are welcome to apply
● Ideally, the coach would be working towards becoming or be Performance Certified.

The Rowing PEI Coach plays a pivotal role in the organization, overseeing the planning,
execution, and evaluation of various programs aimed at promoting the sport of rowing, including
the junior-U23 competitive program at Brackley, the Crew 25 (newcomer juniors), and Women on
Water (WOW) program, if our funding application is successful.

This position requires a dynamic individual with strong organizational skills, a passion for
rowing, and the ability to coordinate effectively with athletes, coaches, volunteers, and other
stakeholders. A connection with the newcomer community on Prince Edward Island would also
be beneficial.

This position is critical for supporting this important programming for Rowing PEI. Our funders
want to see that these programs can be successful and sustainable.

Qualifications:

● Trained as an RCA Learn to Row Coach and RCA Coach and completed the Every Coach Certified requirements for Safe Sport
● Proven experience in program coordination, preferably in a sports or recreational setting.
● A connection to the newcomer community on Prince Edward Island would be a strong
advantage
● Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple
tasks simultaneously.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively with diverse stakeholders.
● Knowledge of rowing techniques, equipment, and competition rules
● Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, during peak rowing
seasons.
● Valid driver’s license and access to transportation for travel to events and meetings.
● Must have a Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
● May be subject to a criminal record check and/or other background checks.

Benefits:

●  Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.*this is a contractor position
● Opportunities for professional development and training.
● Membership privileges within the rowing association.

Please send a letter of interest and your resume to rowingpei@gmail.com with the subject line
Rowing PEI Coach – Summer 2025

Deadline to apply: March 31, 2025 at midnight

2023 Red Island Regatta promises beach rowing excitement on the Brudenell River

August 20, 2023 

The beach at Brudenell River Provincial Park will be full of action on Saturday August 26th and Sunday August 27th as Rowing PEI hosts Atlantic Canada’s only all-coastal rowing regatta. With 65 rowers and more than 100 entries, it is also one of Canada’s largest coastal rowing events.

This is the fifth year for the Red Island Regatta, which will feature beach sprint racing on Sunday, an exciting new racing format that may soon be included as part of the Olympic program.

On Saturday, the rowers jump in coastal boats on the beach next to Brudenell marina and compete on a 2.5-kilometre course around large buoys. The coastal boats are a broader variation on traditional rowing shells, and they are self-bailing, made for windy, wavy conditions,

The beach sprints on Sunday are head to head racing between two coastal doubles and two coastal singles. The competitors have to run from the beach, row a 250-metre course, slaloming around 3 buoys, then back to shore. The finish line is back on the beach, so the race ends with another sprint to the flag.

Saturday includes a hospitality event for competitors, where participants will enjoy P.E.I. mussels and baked potatoes. There is also an Awards Ceremony, where winners take home a bag of P.E.I. potatoes!! 

More than 60 competitors are expected from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, as well as from the host club, Rowing P.E.I.  For the club’s newest junior rowers, called Crew 23, this will be their first taste of competition. 

Organizers are excited to have Olympian and World Rowing Honourary Umpire Guylaine Bernier as chief umpire for the Red Island Regatta in 2023. Bernier competed for Canada at the 1976 Olympics in her home province of Quebec. She was also the first Canadian women certified as FISA Umpire in 1987, and attended four Olympic Games as a member of the Umpiring Commission. She was inducted into the Quebec Sport Hall of Fame in 1996 as an Athlete,  and in 2019 into the Canada‘ Sports Hall of Fame as a Builder.  

As one of Canada’s biggest promoters of coastal rowing, she will be available to speak about this exciting format and how it is growing around the world. 

To read more about Guylaine’s accomplishments: https://www.sportshall.ca/hall-of-famers/hall-of-famers-search.html?proID=685&lang=EN

Spectators are welcome to come out and cheer on the rowers, who will be launching from the beach next to the Brudenell Marina. The races run from 12:30 to 4:30 pm on Saturday and 8:00 am to noon on Sunday.

Regatta organizers are thankful for the support they’ve received from their sponsors: East Coast Docks, the governments of P.E.I. and Canada, the Montague Waterfront Development Corporation, P.E.I. Parks, Rodd Brudenell Resort, the PEI Potato Board, Montague Sobeys, DP Murphy and ADL. 

Rowing P.E.I. was formed in 2010 with the loan of a  recreational fleet from Rowing Canada Aviron. The club now has about 75  members, rowing out of the Charlottetown Yacht Club, Brackley and Brudenell.  Rowing P.E.I. offers Intro to Row programs regularly through the summer.

For more information: www.rowingpei.ca

To see the race schedule for Saturday and Sunday: https://www.regattacentral.com/v3/cms/regatta/8443/heat_sheet

Contact: Elysia Atkinson 

Email: eatkinson@sportpei.pe.ca

Cell phone # (902) 213-6951