The Master’s Explorers
The Master’s Explorers
A small, mixed group of committed, mature rowers, who enjoy the challenge of mastering the finer art of sculling. We train together regularly with a qualified coach – 4 outings a week during summer months and weights and ergs in the winter when the river is flooded. We also plan to take part in iconic, endurance races (Monster the Loch, Vogalonga, La Traversée de Paris, Ocean to City in Cork, Ireland). We also enjoy organising squad, social events to maintain the team energy.
Squad rep
The Masters Explorers squad representative is Bernard Fontannaz. For further information, Bernard can be contacted on: bernard@originwineuk.com
Joining the squad
Criteria to join the squad are:
- Masters E category (average age 55)
- Rowing/sculling experience of 5 years or more (coaches will conduct a technical assessment). Members may be asked to steer or cox a quad.
- Commitment to attend the training programme as set out above with an overall attendance of at least 75%
- Full membership at the club and contribution of £75 per month for the paid coaching
- Sharing similar views on rowing and squad objectives as described in the introduction
Requests for joining will be considered by coaches and the squad rep.
About the Squad
The Senior Squad itself is composed of those athletes who can commit to the demanding training programme from September until Henley Royal Regatta – we train hard, and play hard!
If you have rowing experience and you are interested in joining CORC Masters for this season’s campaign, as a rower, cox or as an addition to the coaching team, please contact us via email: masters@oxfordrowingclub.org.uk