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Programs
The programs at Gentle Giant Rowing are aimed at building a community for rowers of all levels to come together and find people, equipment and support to affordably further their participation in the sport of rowing. Crew is a popular activity in the Greater Boston Area and given the transient nature of the population, there are many folks looking for a place to continue to row and there are just as many people fascinated by those people out on the water and are eager to give it a try. GGRC provides programs for both of those groups of people through our Co-ed Experienced/Competitive Adult and Learn-to-Row programs. Our Adult programs also help to fund our community outreach efforts and our Youth programming which is at the core of GGRC's mission.
The Club was founded on the philosophy that rowing can be a metaphor for life - inspiring not only individual physical and mental fitness, but the necessary teamwork, good sportsmanship and commitment that it takes to truly make a boat move efficiently through the water. It is a sport that brings people together - teens, recent college graduates, mid-career professionals and retired folks - and all have much to give to each other and learn from each other. Off the water, GGRC prides itself on coming together as a group to work together to keep equipment and facilities in shape, but also have opportunities for social gatherings as well.
We also are also dedicated to improving and preserving the environment in and surrounding the rivers we row. A huge benefit to training on the Mystic and Malden Rivers is that they are virtually traffic free when compared to the nearby and more famous Charles River. However, they have also received much less public attention related to cleanup and controlling invasive water species. The Club and its members work closely with the riverfront communities and volunteer their time to activities that benefit the water and shoreline to improve the environment for all.
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Adult
GGRC's Adult programming offers both morning and evening sessions for Experienced/Competitive rowers, with practices three times per week. Programs are co-ed, with boating set by coaches based on experience, ability, and attendance at the session. A race calendar of potential races is set at the beginning of the season by our Race Committee and boats will be entered if there is sufficient interest. Certain races are open to all; seats for others, such as the Head of the Charles, are determined on a competitive basis. The Novice/Learn-to-Row program focuses on learning the basic skills, strokes and building technique.
Youth
The sport of rowing is the United States' oldest intercollegiate sport, but it has also been one of the most elitist. GGRC is committed to educating and serving the traditionally rowing-free communities surrounding the Mystic and Malden Rivers. Through partnerships with local school systems, GGRC provides equipment and coaching support for varsity rowing at Somerville and Malden High Schools and in the of Fall 2011, Everett High School as well. All are welcome and with the support of GGRC, the students are able to participate at no cost and compete in Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association sanctioned competitions.
GGRC also encourages, through its youth programming, regular participation in local cleanup and service programs, believing that being an active member of the community is an important part of being a good neighbor.
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Adult Registration
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